Armagh GAA is mourning the death of Eamonn McMahon, who was goalkeeper in their 1953 All-Ireland football final defeat to Kerry. Although the Clan na Gael clubman had to go off injured in the final, he played a major part in getting them there by not conceding a goal during the campaign. His performances attracted the interest of Glasgow Celtic's Irish scout, Peter O'Connor, who persuaded him to sign for the Scottish giants. After making just one appearance for the Hoops against Queen of the South in a 1-1 draw on October 16, 1954, he returned home to Lurgan in May 1955 and signed for Glentoran the following month. He played in the 1956 Irish Cup final against Distillery and later became a successful greyhound trainer. Clan na Gael chairman Noel O'Hagan said: "Everyone here is saddened to hear of the death of Eamonn. "His recent passing after a short illness has brought grief to the entire Clan na Gael club and we pass on our condolences to his friends and family." Tweet

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