Former FAI president Tony Fitzgerald passes away

The Cork native dedicated his life to grassroots football. 

RIP: FAI President Tony Fitzgerald at the Association's AGM at the Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Former FAI president Tony Fitzgerald has passed away at he age of 80, the FAI have confirmed. 

The Corkman became president of the association in 2014, having worked in grassroots football for many years.