'Genius on the rugby field': Tributes paid after passing of Ireland international Barry McGann

Barry McGann was also a talented soccer player who lined out for Shelbourne in the League of Ireland. 

Barry McGann won 25 caps for Ireland. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Former Ireland rugby international Barry McGann died on Saturday. The Cork native, who played out-half, passed away at his home in Greystones, Co Wicklow.

A Cork Con player, who also lined out for Lansdowne, he won 25 caps for Ireland between 1969 and 1976.