Fergal McCann, All-Ireland winning Tyrone trainer, dies aged 47

McCann had worked as a games promotion officer since 2003 up to his illness

Tyrone's team trainer Fergal McCann (right) celebrates the 2008 All-Ireland quarter-final victory over Dublin with Joe McMahon. Picture: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE

The death has occurred of Tyrone’s 2005 and ‘08 All-Ireland winning trainer and coach Fergal McCann.

The Augher man worked alongside Mickey Harte for the second and third ever Sam Maguire Cups in the O’Neill County’s history. He was also involved in capturing three Ulster SFC titles. All in all, he was part of the backroom for 10 seasons.