Tributes have poured in following the passing of former Donegal goalkeeper Alan Kane.

Mr Kane was part of the first Donegal side to capture an Ulster SFC title in 1972 and was also vice president of Aodh Ruadh GAA club in Ballyshannon.

A popular member of the local community, he passed away last night at the age of 75.

Aodh Ruadh GAA posted the following tribute on social media after news of his passing.

“His passing will be felt right across the county and beyond,” the post read. “After making his Ulster championship debut against Antrim in 1970, he was between the posts as Donegal brought home our first ever Anglo Celt cup in 1972 and played a major role in securing our second Ulster triumph in 1974. 

“He had a glittering club career, most notably with the all-conquering Ballyshannon / Bundoran combination of St Joseph's. 

“He resurrected camogie in Aodh Ruadh in the 1980s, enjoying great success. Then in 1992 he was one of the founding members of Ladies football in the club and was part of the management team as we won our only senior ladies county title in 1995. 

“He was inducted into the Aodh Ruadh Hall of Fame in 2002. Doubtless there will be many more words of tribute to Alan in the coming days, but, for the present, our thoughts are with his wife Patricia, daughters Fiona, Frances and Grainne, son, Pauric; brothers Teddy and Jim, the wider family and their all friends.”

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