They may have a bit more grey hair than when they took to the field against arguably one of the world's greatest footballing sides, but some familiar and legendary faces gathered in Dublin this afternoon to commemorate an All Ireland sporting achievement 35 years ago.

The former Northern Ireland international Derek Dougan has died at the age of 69.

SO THERE we were, out for dinner in Limassol the other night and, once appraised of our reason for being in Cyprus, the friendly, middle-aged owner suddenly began asking us how Derek Dougan was and how Pat Jennings was.

Football legend George Best today made his final journey though the streets of his home city in an extraordinary funeral for an extraordinary man.

The North today witnessed an extraordinary outpouring of grief and affection for soccer legend George Best as his funeral ceremony began in Stormont’s Parliament Buildings.

Manchester United and Northern Ireland footballing greats are to carry George Best’s coffin, it was confirmed tonight.

Missed chances in the second half denied Fermanagh victory at Enniskillen this afternoon.