There has been widespread shock following the news of the sudden death of former Finn Harps player Tommy Keane.
The Galway native, who was signed by former Harps manager Patsy McGowan, played for the Ballybofey side in the mid 90s.
Keane, 44, died yesterday after returning home from playing in an indoor football tournament in Galway.
McGowan said he was very saddened to learn of Keane’s death at such a young age.
“Tommy was always a very slight and small players but he made up for that with his speed and skill.
“He was great to work with and I always thought he never played at the level he was capable of playing with.
“I’m very sorry to hear of his death and my thoughts are with his wife and son,” said McGowan.
Keane was one of the first players signer by Harry Rednapp during his managerial career when he managed Bournemouth in the mid 1980s.