Lisnaskea Rovers Football Club have paid tribute to club stalwart Gerry Dolan who has passed away suddenly.
Dolan has been associated with the Fermanagh and Western club for decades now and most recently performed the role of kitman as they achieved promotion from Division Three.
He was a well-known and friendly face to many in the town and beyond through his work with Lisnaskea Rovers and hundreds of people have paid tribute to him online today
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It is believed Dolan passed away in the early hours of Thursday morning in the South West Acute Hospital after suddenly taking ill.
"It is with a heavy heart Lisnaskea Rovers Football Club have lost our good friend and long time kit man and a friend to so many. Gerry Dolan passed away this morning," read a post on social media from the club.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with his son Oran and his family and friends and football friends at this sad time."
Fellow Fermanagh and Western League club Irvinestown joined the chorus of tributes online.
"RIP Gerry, a true gentleman. Gerry's family, friends, Rovers and the community have lost a great man. He'll be sadly missed by all," they said online.
Enniskillen Town FC posted: "RIP Gerry, a true gentleman. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time."
Dunbreen Rovers also posted their tribute.
"RIP Gerry, always the first man you'd meet and have a chat with at Castle Park. Great clubman, a great man," they said.
Local SDLP councillor Garbhan McPhillips said: "So so sad. Gerry was a gentleman. Rovers have lost a great supporter & friend. RIP Gerry."
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