Former Antrim footballer Anto Finnegan dies aged 48

Former Antrim footballer Anto Finnegan has died aged 48.

Finnegan, who played for Antrim for 11 years, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2012 at 39-years-old.

The Belfast man went on to found the charity deterMND, for whom he was a tireless campaigner and fundraiser.

Finnegan’s death was confirmed by his former club, St Paul’s: “It is with the upmost sadness that we learn of the passing of our friend, former player, coach, mentor & ambassador Anto Finnegan.

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“This world has lost a fine man. Our deepest sympathies to Alison, Conall, Ava & the Finnegan & Dowdall families.

“Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal.”

Dublin’s Brian Fenton also paid tribute to Finnegan: “Rest In Peace Anto Finnegan. Legend doesn’t do him service.”