Tributes have been pouring in for ex-Roscommon player Conor Connelly, who has died suddenly aged 44.
The Creggs clubman enjoyed a successful inter-county career in the late 1990's and early 2000's, winning a Connacht SFC with the Rossies.
He starred at wing-forward for the county, and was a key member of the squad that scored surprise wins over Galway and Mayo on their way to provincial glory in 2001.
Connelly worked as a solicitor since 2004, and settled in Ballycumber, Co Offaly with his wife Claire and his three kids.
GAA clubs and friends have been paying tribute to Conor following his death.
Roscommon County Chairman Seamus Sweeney said:"I extend my sympathy and the sympathy of Roscommon GAA to his wife Claire, their three young children and to Conor's parents Jimmy and Nora.
"I always admired Conor as a footballer, he was a fine tenacious player who gave his all when wearing the primrose and blue. Like Rossies everywhere I really am saddened by the news".
Roscommon Assistant secretary and Creggs GAA club mate Gerry Keegan added: "In our successful junior championship winning year in 2016, Conor brought us up to his current club in Ballycumber Co Offaly for a midweek training session the Wednesday night before the replay. His speech to us that night helped us clinch our first county championship in 33 years."
"Conor was a fantastic footballer and his work rate for the county jersey was unquestionable. He was also a great person off the field and was always on hand to give you good advice when you'd need it."
"The thoughts and prayers of everyone here in Creggs GAA club go out to his parents, Jimmy and Nora, his wife Claire and three children Cara 11, Rossa 9 today, and Eoghan 6, his brothers Robert, James and Daragh and his sister Sharon."
"Conor will be sadly missed and will never be forgotten in our club."
Former Mayo inter-county player Conor Mortimer said: Very sad news this morning of Conor connelly passing. Played against Conor at the early stages of my career. Prayers to all his family and friends. RIP."
Padraig Lohan said on Twitter: "Sad day for the Connelly family. Conor was a talented footballer, a good husband and father. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and neighbours. Conor rest in peace."
Jack Ferriter added: "Saddened to hear of the death of former Roscommon player conor connelly, played with him for shannon blues in boston, condolences to his family."
Another Twitter user commented: "Conor was an incredibly talented and passionate Roscommon man and a pure gentleman. Heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the Connelly family."
Conor's club Ballycumber said: "It is with deep regret that we announce the sudden death of our player and assistant secretary, Conor Connelly. Conor passed away this morning while jogging near his home in Moorock. Ballycumber, Offaly."
Erin Rovers GAA club tweeted: "Sincere condolences to the Connelly, Quinn family and @Ballycumber_GAA on the passing of Conor. He was a tough competitor on the field but a true gentleman off it. From everyone at @ErinRovers May he rest in peace."
Ballinamere GAA club commented: "Our deepest sympathies to the Connelly & Quinn family on the sudden passing of @Ballycumber_GAA club man Conor Connelly. We pray especially for his wife Claire and their 3 young children at this tragic time. May he rest in Peace."
