Stephen Gollogly, pictured in action for Monaghan in 2013.
Stephen Gollogly, pictured in action for Monaghan in 2013. Cathal Noonan/INPHO

Tributes paid after former Monaghan player Stephen Gollogly passes away

The Carrickmacross Emmets clubman won two Ulster senior medals with Monaghan.

MONAGHAN GAA HAVE paid tribute to Stephen Gollogly, a two-time Ulster senior football winner with the county, who has passed away.

Gollogly โ€˜played a key roleโ€™ in Monaghanโ€™s Ulster senior title wins in 2013 and 2015, while also collecting three league medals โ€“ Division 2 in 2005 and 2014, and Division 3 in 2013.

The Carrickmacross Emmets clubman made 133 competitive appearances at senior level for the county between 2004 and 2017, scoring 3-71 during his inter-county career.

In a statement, Monaghan GAA described Gollogly as โ€˜a dependable and inspirational figure whose dedication to the Monaghan jersey never wavered.โ€™

โ€œBeyond his many accomplishments, Stephen will be remembered as a gentleman, a loyal clubman and county player, and someone who embodied the very best values of the GAA through his humility, sportsmanship and unwavering commitment.

โ€œMonaghan GAA is deeply grateful to Stephen for his exceptional contribution to Gaelic games and for the lasting legacy he leaves behind, both on and off the field.

โ€œOn behalf of everyone in Monaghan GAA, we extend our sincere and heartfelt sympathies to Stephenโ€™s family, friends, former teammates, and to everyone in Carrickmacross Emmets GAA club who mourns his passing.

โ€œMay the cherished memories of Stephen bring comfort to all who knew and loved him.โ€

Ar Dheis Dรฉ Go Raibh A Anam Dรญlis.

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