Tributes have paid at the sad passing of GAA stalwart Mickey Cunningham.
In a statement Strabane Sigersons GAA say: “Everyone at Strabane Sigersons is devastated to hear the terrible news of the passing of Mickey Cunningham, Mickey was an honourary vice president and trustee of the club.
“Words won’t do justice in this tribute, but if anyone deserves one, it’s Mickey Cunningham, a true legend of Strabane and Strabane Sigersons.
“It was men like Mickey Cunningham who kept the GAA alive in Strabane in tough days, we are indebted to men like Mickey who promoted Gaelic games in this part of the world, he along with others built the foundations for what we enjoy today.
“Mickey first became involved in the GAA in the early 1960’s, he won a Corn Na nÓg in 1965 with St Columbs College, he won a West Tyrone Junior league and championship with Strabane Lámh Dhearg in 1973.
“He was club chairman on several occasions and played a leading role in the development of Páirc Mhíc Sioghair.
“You are a lucky person if you are able to say you knew Mickey Cunningham because that will have meant you heard one of his stories and in the days and weeks to come many of them stories will be told over and over again.
“Mickey was truly one of a kind, a special person, a great friend and a very proud Strabane man. He will be greatly missed by many.
“Thanks for all you done Mickey, a true gael and legend!
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Cunningham family and Mickeys many friends at this very difficult time.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh anam 🙏”
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