Down football legend Eamonn Burns has passed away.
The 55-year-old won two All-Ireland SFC crowns as a player in 1991 and 1994 and managed the county to an Ulster final during his three years in charge from 2015 to 2017.
A statement from Down GAA today read: "Eamonn was a great ambassador for Down as a player and as a manager, he was one of the good guys.
"[He was] always about the greater good, always selfless with his time and only wanting to give of his best in any task that he undertook.
"Down GAA have been privileged to have Eamonn Burns amongst our sons, he gave us as supporters many magical moments.
"He brought a smile to our faces and in those days of 1991 and 1994 he helped bring us glory days.
"Eamonn has been taken from us too soon. We will miss you Eamonn but we will smile in the memory of the days that you gave us. You were a true son of Down.
"Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam."
There were an outpouring of tributes for the Down legend, including Sinn Fein's Michell O'Neill who said on Twitter: "Sad news coming out of Down GAA circles this afternoon.
"Thoughts and prayers with Eamonn Burns’ family and friends at this very sad time."
His club, Bryansford, also paid tribute to Burns saying in a statement: "It is with great sadness that we have today learned of the passing of our member Eamonn Burns.
"An All-Ireland winner with Down, he was a true legend of both club and county.
"From all at the club we extend our sincere condolences to his family at this sad time."
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