Here's some of the Twitter reaction to the sad news of former GAA President Joe McDonagh's passing...

Alas and well may Eirn weep! RIP Joe McDonagh #legend #gentleman

- Joe Canning (@JoeyCan88) May 21, 2016

Joe McDonagh, GAA President 1997-2000, RIP pic.twitter.com/0Ej6KHBvb4

- Galway GAA (@Galway_GAA) May 21, 2016

Very sad to hear of the passing of former GAA President Joe McDonagh. A great leader of the GAA and a gentleman. RIP

- Henry Shefflin (@ShefflinHenry) May 21, 2016

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Fear iontach inspioráideach. Árd uachtarán. RIP Joe McDonagh

- Tomás Ó Sé (@tomas5ky) May 21, 2016

A great & passionate man both as a player & as the people's president. So sorry to hear of Joe Mc Donagh's passing. May he Rest In Peace.

- Michael Duignan (@DuignanMichael) May 21, 2016

RIP Joe McDonagh - the memories of you & your @Galway_GAA team will live on.#TheWestsAwake

- Neil McManus (@Neilmcmanus88) May 21, 2016

"Joe McDonagh presents Sam to Ray....". RIP to a true Galway legend.

- Eddie Hoare (@EddieHoare) May 21, 2016

Joe McDonagh was central to one of the most memorable All Ireland speeches in GAA history, & central to the GAA family for many years. RIP

- Enda Kenny (@EndaKennyTD) May 21, 2016

Ba mhaith liom mó comhbrón a deanamh le teaglach Joe McDonagh. Fear s Gael Iontach Joe. Go ndeanfaidh Dia trocaire air.

- Gerry Adams (@GerryAdamsSF) May 21, 2016

An-bhrón orm cloisteáil faoi bhás Joe McDonagh:fear uasal,iománaí den scoth&uachtarán iontach CLG a rinne obair na gcapall ar son na gaeilge

- Éamon Ó Cuív (@eamonocuiv) May 21, 2016

Very sad to learn of the death of former President of the GAA Joe McDonagh,a truly great Gael.My sympathy to his wife & family.@officialgaa

- Martin McGuinness (@M_McGuinness_SF) May 21, 2016

RIP .. Slan le Joe McDonagh ... a sound Man , a Gentleman , a Galway Man & a GAA Man ....An fhear go Deo ...

- Hector (@hectorirl) May 21, 2016

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