Overview
- Monaghan GAA confirmed his death on 3 November, calling him one of the county’s greatest players.
- He became Monaghan’s first All-Star in 1979 and won the award twice more in the 1980s, uniquely honoured in both defence and attack.
- His standout seasons coincided with Ulster titles for Monaghan, and he was part of the county’s 1985 National Football League triumph.
- At club level with Castleblayney Faughs, he won multiple Monaghan championships and Ulster Club titles in 1986 and 1991.
- Diagnosed with cancer in 2018, he stayed a positive public presence, received a 2024 GPA Lifetime Achievement award, and was widely praised on Monday by figures including BBC journalist Thomas Niblock.