It is with great sadness we learn of the death of our former county player, captain and All-Star Colum McKinstry.
Colum was a renowned player for his county and club Clan na Gael for many years. He was a member of the 1977 All-Ireland final team, an All Star recipient in 1980 and captained his team that won the Ulster Championship in 1982.
Armagh County Chairman Michael Savage said, “The Armagh and wider GAA family are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Colum McKinstry.
“Colum was a member of the 1977 All-Ireland final team and Armagh captain when he proudly lifted the Anglo-Celt Cup in 1982. He was a renowned player for his county and club Clan na Gael for many years and a highly respected player and manager by all Gaels.
“On behalf of Contae Ard Mhacha we extend our sincere condolences to his wife Nuala, daughters Niamh, Grainne and Eimear, the wider family circle, his fellow players, friends and members of Clan na Gael. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”
Requiem mass in St Patrick’s Cathedral at 11am on Wednesday 11 August can be viewed on the parish webcam on www.armaghparish.net
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Colum was a renowned player for his county and club Clan na Gael for many years. He was a member of the 1977 All-Ireland final team, an All Star recipient in 1980 and captained his team that won the Ulster Championship in 1982.
Armagh County Chairman Michael Savage said, “The Armagh and wider GAA family are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Colum McKinstry.
“Colum was a member of the 1977 All-Ireland final team and Armagh captain when he proudly lifted the Anglo-Celt Cup in 1982. He was a renowned player for his county and club Clan na Gael for many years and a highly respected player and manager by all Gaels.
“On behalf of Contae Ard Mhacha we extend our sincere condolences to his wife Nuala, daughters Niamh, Grainne and Eimear, the wider family circle, his fellow players, friends and members of Clan na Gael. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”
Requiem mass in St Patrick’s Cathedral at 11am on Wednesday 11 August can be viewed on the parish webcam on www.armaghparish.net
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