Many tributes have been paid to Derry GAA stalwart Liam Peoples who passed away suddenly on Sunday at age of 60.

The Claudy-based publican served a number of positions on the county board, including secretary, treasurer and vice-chairman, and was one of the most respected GAA administrators in the country. He also kept goal for Derry in the 1981 All-Ireland MFC final against Cork.

A county board statement read: "Derry GAA is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Liam Peoples (Claudy). A former Derry county secretary, vice-chairman, cultural officer, treasurer and Ulster council delegate, Liam Peoples was not only one of the longest-serving officers in Derry GAA, he was one of the most dedicated, the most hard-working and the most generous with his time.

"A proud Claudy, Derry and Ulster Gael, Liam Peoples was one of the GAA's finest volunteers. Liam Peoples was a good man and a Gael. He will be sorely missed. Ar dheis Dé go Raibh a Anam," the statement read.

It is with a heavy heart, disbelief and great sadness that we must tell you of the sudden passing of our esteemed committee member, club secretary and friend, Liam Peoples.
We are deeply saddened by the news.
He will be sorely missed.
RIP Liam 💙🤍

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. pic.twitter.com/K964RWRR5Q

— John Mitchel's GAC (@ClaudyGAC) October 22, 2023

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