Tributes paid after death of Pakie McGarty, Leitrim's greatest ever footballer

McGarty was the only Leitrim player selected on the Connacht Team of the Millennium

Pakie McGarty pictured in 2011.

Tributes have been paid to legendary Leitrim footballer Pakie McGarty, widely regarded as the best player ever from the county.

The Mohill native had a distinguished 23-year career with Leitrim, making his debut when he was just 16, and won Railway Cup honours with Connacht.