"I've just been diagnosed with cancer" Eoin McNicholl, Derry goalkeeper

"I've just been diagnosed with cancer" Eoin McNicholl, Derry goalkeeper

From The GAA Social by BBC Radio Ulster

May 19, 2026 · 60 min

About this episode

Eoin McNicholl shares his personal journey with cancer and the importance of health awareness.

Eoin McNicholl, 41, is a former Derry goalkeeper. More importantly, he's one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. He’s always been that guy. He played in the All-Ireland winning team of 2002, won a MacRory & Hogan Cup with St Patrick's College Maghera and he progressed into the Derry senior setup. He now works for the GAA in sports science, specialising in statistics. He's just been diagnosed with cancer and has agreed to come on this podcast. Between chemotherapy cycles, he sits down with Thomas and Oisin to emphasise the importance of checking yourself. Despite the subject, this is a beautiful listen. Emotion, laughter, full-on craic and considered thoughts. Eoin is from Glenullin, green and gold to the core, just like all the McNicholls. He's married to Sinead and they have three kids. The McNicholls have travelled this road before. Eoin lost his younger sister Clodagh to cancer, when she was just 6. The former goalkeeper is determined to get better and continue to live life to the full. A powerful listen. The magnificent Eoin McNicholl on the GAA Social

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Hosts: Thomas, Oisin

Guest: Eoin McNicholl

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Organizations: GAA

Places: Derry, Glenullin

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