President Higgins leads tributes to ‘gentleman’ of sport and politics John O’Mahony after his death

Former Fine Gael TD and senator John O'Mahony. Photo: Ronan Lang

Eavan Murray

The death of All-Ireland winning manager and former Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony (71) has led to an outpouring of tributes from the worlds of politics and sport.

Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris was among the first to honour the former TD and senator, saying Mr O’Mahony was “a true gentleman who will be greatly missed”, while President Michael D Higgins said he would be remembered as “one of the greatest football managers in Connacht history”.