Marking David Clifford, a Sigerson Cup fix, learning on the edge

Cavan footballer Niall Carolan on the conundrums of the Sigerson Cup and marking David Clifford

“You can’t bury it. You have to learn," said Niall Carolan about a tough day marking David Clifford last summer. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

For Niall Carolan, 2025 was a mixed year. He was named on the Sigerson Cup Team of the Season and delivered a series of standout individual performances, shutting down attacking talent like Mayo’s Ryan O’Donoghue.

But ultimately, when he reflects on 2025, he thinks through the prism of Cavan. When he reflects on Cavan’s campaign, there is only one word: “Disappointment.”