Derry City manager Declan Devine paid tribute to John Hume after his side's win over St Patrick's Athletic on Monday night.
The Candystripes defeated Stephen O'Donnell's side 2-0 in Inchicore, with goals coming from James Akintunde and Conor McCormack.
Speaking after the match Devine recalled a personal moment he shared with Hume, who served as the club's president for the past 21 years, after Derry won the FAI Cup in 2012.
He told RTE: "It's a very sad day for the city of Derry and our thoughts are with his family.
"Not only is he a huge Derry man, as a political figure he is synonymous around the world and his ability to bring peace to our country is something that we have to be thankful for, for all our children, our grandchildren and everybody that comes after us.
"I had a personal moment with him after the 2012 FAI Cup final when he told me of his pride of taking that old trophy back into the city the next day and that is something that will live with me for a long time."
