Three-time All-Star Monaghan footballer Eugene ‘Nudie’ Hughes has died aged 67 having been diagnosed with cancer in 2018.

The Castleblayney Faughs clubman became Monaghan’s first All Star in their Ulster title-winning 1979 season.

He was also named in the Team of the Year for 1985 and 1988, both years the Farney County again claimed the Anglo Celt Cup.

Hughes also earned provincial honours with his club, winning two Ulster titles with Castleblayney in 1986 and 1991.

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In 2024, he was recognised by the Gaelic Players Association with a Lifetime Achievement award.

In a brief post shared on social media, Monaghan GAA wrote: “It is with deep and profound sadness that Monaghan GAA has learned of the passing of one of our greatest ever players, Eugene ‘Nudie’ Hughes.

“Nudie’s contribution to our county was immense. Nudie fought his illness with immense courage and dignity. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.”