Tribute paid for former Castlebar Celtic FC player on his passing

The death has occurred in Belfast of George Kennedy.

Aged 60, he lived in Castlebar from 1983 to 1990 and played a number of seasons with Castlebar Celtic FC.

He was also a member of the Castle Players Drama Group, starring in their presentation of 'Abigail's Party' in the Town Hall in the late 1980s.

George is survived by his wife Patricia, son Christopher, daughters Una, Lynda, Jennifer, Sarah, Rosie, Rachael and Georgia, grandchildren and family circle, to whom deepest sympathy is tendered.

Castlebar Celtic FC has extended sincere sympathy to the Kennedy family on their loss.

A spokesperson said: "George played with us in the 80s and is fondly remembered by his footballing family here in Celtic Park. May he rest in peace."

The club posted a photograph on its Facebook page of the Castlebar Celtic B team from the 1983/84 season in which George played. He is pictured third from left, front row.