John O'Mahony remembered as a 'life giver' who would measure every inch in order to win

The funeral of John O'Mahony took place this afternoon in Ballaghaderreen

The remains of the late John O'Mahony were carried by a relay of various gaa teams from Tower House Ballaghaderreen to St Nathy, Cathedral Ballaghaderreen on Thursday evening before the funeral mass on Friday. Photo Conor McKeown

Two-time All-Ireland winning football manager John O'Mahony was remembered today as a fierce competitor, a details man, and a family man who loved his home place and the many places who adopted him.

The funeral of the former Fine Gael TD and Senator took place this afternoon at the Cathedral in Ballaghaderreen. He passed away at the weekend following an illness.