Death of Derry and Antrim GAA figure Hugh Niblock
February 21, 2022
A Derry flag flies proudly alongside the Irish tricolour.
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Tributes have been paid to the former Derry footballer Hugh Niblock who has passed away.
A native of Magherafelt, Hugh won Ulster SFC medals in 1970 and ’75 playing alongside his brother Mickey for Derry before becoming involved with the St Gall’s club in West Belfast. The brothers also won a Derry SFC title with Magherafelt in 1978.
His son Kevin also played at the highest level for Antrim and won an All-Ireland club SFC medal with St Gall’s in 2010.
“It is with great sadness we learn of the passing of Hugh Niblock, an iconic family figure in St Gall’s. The committee and members pass on our sincere condolences to his wife Phyllis, children Paula, Dermot, Barry, Kathy, Kevin & Sarah and all his grandchildren,” the club said on Twitter.
Derry GAA also paid their respects by tweeting: "Hugh Niblock RIP. Ulster SFC winner 1970, 1975. A teacher and a Gael. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam."
TweetIt is with great sadness we learn of the passing of Hugh Niblock, an iconic family figure in St Galls. The committee and members pass on our sincere condolences to his wife Phyllis, children Paula, Dermot, Barry, Kathy, Kevin & Sarah and all his grandchildren 🇲🇵 pic.twitter.com/q3dAXYZa0z
— Naomh Gall (@naomhgall) February 18, 2022
