Deepest sympathy to the extended family of one of the games true gentlemen. Coached Galway to 2 All Ireland successes and Leitrim to that famous Connacht title.
RIP

Jack L (None) - Posts: 3141 - 07/07/2024 12:59:43    2557380

Very sad news. John is a legend in Connacht GAA, a great leader and a gentleman.
Sincere condolences to his family.

suckvalleypaddy (Galway) - Posts: 1706 - 07/07/2024 13:11:33    2557383

Such a great GAA man whom brought memorable success to many Connacht teams club or county it will be fitting should Galway now go on to win this year's All-Ireland title.

Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3487 - 07/07/2024 13:27:46    2557385

R.I.P. to great manager and a great man.

Trump2020 (Galway) - Posts: 2260 - 07/07/2024 13:30:25    2557386

jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 1600 - 07/07/2024 13:55:13    2557388

So sad to hear of John's passing. John drove dreams to reality. A gentleman, a gifted leader and a legend to so many of us in Galway and in Mayo and Leitrim too. We'll never forget you, John. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

togoutlads (Galway) - Posts: 974 - 07/07/2024 14:57:03    2557396

May you rest in peace John and thank you for all the joy and good times you gave Galway people.

katser (Galway) - Posts: 2475 - 07/07/2024 15:42:28    2557405

Seemed like a real decent man.Rest in peace John O Mahony

CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 3844 - 07/07/2024 15:43:54    2557406

Eight Connacht titles with three different Counties. Brought Mayo to our first final in 38 years in 1989. Leitrim 1994 and Galway 1998 and 2001. One of the greats. But above all else a gentleman. RIP Johno

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11407 - 07/07/2024 15:44:53    2557407

R. I. P.

Galway9801 (Galway) - Posts: 1942 - 07/07/2024 15:50:53    2557410

Brought belief to Leitrim, and great joy when we won in 94. 95 was a what if year for us. His term with us will never be forgotten.
A what might have been for Mayo in 89 also and he had that Galway team at the turn of the century playing beautiful football
A sad loss

eslinchickenmaryland (Leitrim) - Posts: 274 - 07/07/2024 15:56:54    2557412

Gave so much to Connacht GAA. Many Connacht titles won with Mayo,Galway,Leitrim and St Brigids and All Irelands won with Galway, Mayo U21s and St Nathy's college. One of those that talked and you made sure to listen too RIP.

Drax_the_destroyer (UK) - Posts: 241 - 07/07/2024 16:27:50    2557418

No one will ever forget him in Leitrim for sure. RIP John.

Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1024 - 07/07/2024 16:42:15    2557423

Such sad news this morning. An amazing football brain but above everything he achieved, he was one of life's gentlemen, real down to earth man. Had the pleasure of having him teach me for 5 years in school during his time as Galway manager. He always made time during class for a chat about the football, imagine how that made a young football mad young lad feel..listening to an All Ireland winning manager talk to you about the game! Great memories of field trips to Banada River over the years too! Even after we had left school and would meet him on the street or wherever, he always stopped for a minute to say hello. Condolences to his wife and family.
Rest In Peace, Sir.

D.Hyde (Roscommon) - Posts: 217 - 07/07/2024 17:13:18    2557430

GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7651 - 07/07/2024 17:41:06    2557441

Great manager. Did it all. Seemed a real genuine man too. RIP and condolences to his family from Donegal gaels.

Donegal_abroad (Donegal) - Posts: 1385 - 07/07/2024 17:51:31    2557451

RIP to him,broke my heart in 2001 but always came across as a gentleman and a brillant coach.Condolences to all concerned.

Proudroyal (Meath) - Posts: 294 - 07/07/2024 18:03:18    2557459

A true gent and GAA legend , RIP

macca999 (Fermanagh) - Posts: 1142 - 07/07/2024 18:17:23    2557468

John did it all as a manager and his achievements (college, club, under 21 and senior) are there for all to see. While we in Roscommon sometimes came out on the wrong side of a defeat, he always gained our respect. Condolences to his immediate family but also to the many GAA players who he managed very successful over many years.

letsgetgoing (Roscommon) - Posts: 631 - 07/07/2024 18:46:45    2557481

Will always be a legend in Leitrim , won connacht in 94 could have won in 93 and 95 also and we're a consistent division 2 team beating many a big gun in them years. Doubtful we'll ever see days like that again. Went on to win 2 all irelands with a Galway team that were in the doldrums for years before. May John Rest In Peace.

JimmyNail (Leitrim) - Posts: 247 - 07/07/2024 18:59:02    2557485