Former Monaghan GAA player, Stephen Gollogly has died aged 41.
Gollogly, a native of Carrickmacross, won two Ulster Senior Football Championship titles with the Farney County in 2013 and 2015. He also won two Allianz Football League Division 2 medals with Monaghan, as well as a Division 3 title during his inter county career.
Stephen Gollogly, who was nicknamed, 'Jinxy', made his Monaghan senior debut in 2004, and went on to make 133 competitive appearances, before retiring in 2017. In that time, he scored 3-71.
Aside from his exploits on the pitch, Gallogly who was a secondary school teacher, set up a business selling football tactics boards, as well as working with local media as a co-commentator and analyst.
Paying tribute to Gollogly, Monaghan GAA posted this message on social media.
"It is with profound sadness that Monaghan GAA has learned of the passing of Stephen Gollogly", they said. "Stephen was a proud Carrickmacross Emmets clubman who represented Monaghan with immense pride, commitment, and distinction throughout an outstanding inter-county career".
"A true servant of the county, he made 133 competitive appearances in the white and blue between 2004 and 2017 contributing 3-71 and earning the admiration and respect of teammates, opponents and supporters alike".
"Beyond his many accomplishments, Stephen will be remembered as a gentleman, a loyal clubman and county player, and someone who embodied the very best values of the GAA through his humility, sportsmanship and unwavering commitment".
"Monaghan GAA is deeply grateful to Stephen for his exceptional contribution to Gaelic games and for the lasting legacy he leaves behind, both on and off the field".
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Stephen Gollogly's club, Carrickmacross Emmets also paid a tribute to their former player.
"Stephen's loss has come as a profound shock to our club and the wider GAA community," a statement read. "A player of exceptional ability, Stephen represented Carrickmacross Emmets with distinction throughout his career and went on to play senior county football for Monaghan, where he was widely respected for his commitment, skill, and leadership at the highest level of the game.
"At club level, Stephen’s dedication, sportsmanship, and quiet leadership made him a central figure within our teams for many years.
"He inspired younger players, set standards through his work ethic, and carried himself with an integrity that earned admiration across Carrickmacross Emmets and Monaghan GAA. Stephen also gave his time as an U10 juvenile coach, guiding and encouraging our youngest players with positivity and genuine care for their development".
"On behalf of everyone at Carrickmacross Emmets, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Stephen’s family, friends, former teammates, and all who knew and loved him. We hold them in our thoughts at this very difficult time".
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Stephen Gollogly is survived by his wife Caroline, and children, Ava, Shay, Grace, Sophie and the late Chloe.
