Allan McCarroll (27 Jan 1942 - 26 Dec 2019)

In loving memory of Allan McCarroll who sadly passed away on 26th December 2019, beloved husband of the late Margaret, much-loved father of Dawn, Wendy and Allan, loving father in law of David, Desi and Karen and devoted grandfather of Shannon, Conor, Jade, Matthew, Cameron, Emily and great-grandchildren Kameron and Bodie.

Funeral service to be held on Monday December 30, 2019 at 9.30 a.m. in Woodvale Presbyterian Church and afterwards to Carnmoney East Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Alzheimers Society c/o Stephen McCosh Funeral Directors, 117 - 121 Shankill Road, Belfast or online at stephenmccoshfuneraldirector.co.uk

The family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again.

Loved with a love beyond all telling,
missed with a grief beyond all tears.

Biography

Name: Allan McCarroll
Born: Belfast
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Position: Half-Back

Representative Honours: Northern Ireland: 1 Amateur Cap (1966).
Club Honours: (with Glenavon) City Cup Winner 1965/66; (with Distillery) Irish Cup Winner 1970/71, Runner-Up 1968/69.

Club Career:

Teams Seasons Signed Fee League FA.Cup Europe

Shankill Young Men Youth
Cliftonville Amateur
Crusaders Amateur
Coleraine Amateur
Bangor 65/66 Amateur
Swansea.Town Jan-66 Trial
Glenavon 65/66-66/67 1966
Distillery /68-72/73 c/s-67

Biography:
"A top-class wing-half" Alan McCarroll won a single Ireland Amateur cap while a Bangor player in 1966. He went on to trophy successes with Glenavon and Distillery, either as a defender or midfielder.

Northern Ireland Amateur Cap Details:

15-01-1966 Wales... H D 0-0 

Summary: 1/0. Won 0, Drew 1, Lost 0.