Former All-Ireland-winning football manager and TD John O'Mahony has died.
The 71-year-old managed his native Mayo, Leitrim, and Galway during his career - guiding the Tribesmen to All-Ireland success in 1998 and 2001.
He also guided Leitrim to only their second-ever and last Connacht title win in 1994.
He later turned to politics - serving as Fine Gael TD for Mayo from 2007 to 2016, and as a senator until 2020.
O'Mahony is survived by his wife and five daughters.
In a statement, Taoiseach Simon Harris paid tribute to a 'good friend and colleague'.
It is with great sadness that I have heard of the passing of our good friend and colleague, John O’Mahony. A sporting hero. A champion. A gentleman. Thinking of his wife Geraldine, his 5 daughters, his grandchildren & extended family. May he rest in peace pic.twitter.com/5v9Bau31dp
— Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) July 7, 2024
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