Roscommon stalwart Donie Shine dies

“In more recent years Donie has been the expert voice on Shannonside FM."

Donie Shine, who played for and managed Roscommon in a long career of service to the Rossies, had died following a battle with illness.

Reacting to the news today Chairman of Coiste Chontae Ros Comain Seamus Sweeney said first and foremost Donie Shine was a dedicated family man, as well as a stalwart of the GAA.