Fermanagh GAA mourns death of former player Mark Lyons, brother of club captain

thesun.ie November 7, 2024, 08:01 PM UTC

Fermanagh GAA is mourning the death of former footballer Mark Lyons, 41, who passed away after a brief illness. He was the older brother of current Ernesiders captain Ryan Lyons. Mark's death comes just days after Ryan led their club to a county title victory. The club has expressed deep sadness, noting the bittersweet nature of their recent triumph. In tribute, the upcoming Ulster Championship match between Erne Gaels and Scotstown has been postponed by a week. Both clubs have shared condolences with the Lyons family during this difficult time.


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