The funeral mass of Monaghan legend Nudie Hughes will take place later this morning in St. Mary's Church, Castleblayney at 11am.
The three-time All-Star, considered by many to be Monaghan's greatest footballer, was diagnosed with cancer in 2018.
Hughes is one of only a small number of players to have been recognised in defence and attack; his first coming as a corner-back with the others coming as a corner-forward.
Those three All-Star winning years coincided with Monaghan winning the Ulster title while in 1985. Where, Nudie was also part of the team that won the National Football League.
Hughes picked up a Railway Cup medal in 1984 as part of Ulster's winning side and also won two Ulster club football titles with Castleblaney Faughs.
Monaghan GAA said Nudie's contribution to Monaghan both on and off the field was immense. His skill, passion and leadership inspired generations, and his name will forever be synonymous with Monaghan's proud footballing tradition.
