Gerard O'Kane (born 5 October 1984)[1] is a Gaelic footballer who plays for the Derry county team, with whom he has won a National League title.
He plays in the half back line for club and county, with his pace and stamina being two of his key attributes.
O'Kane's father, also called Gerard, has served as chairman of the Derry County Board in the past.
[citation needed] Earlier that year Glenullin won the Ulster Senior Club Football League, beating Latton of Monaghan [who?]
[8] In 2008 the club reached the final of the All-Ireland Sevens Championship, organised by Kilmacud Crokes, but lost 1-11 to 0-13 to St. Gall's, Antrim in the decider, with O'Kane scoring 0-01 in the match.
[1] These successes came months after winning the All-Ireland Minor title with Derry, becoming the first player since 1949 to captain a winning Hogan Cup team the year after captaining a victorious All-Ireland Minor side.