Tyrone senior footballer and former All-Ireland U21 winning captain Niall Devlin is mourning the passing of his Caolan following a tragic road accident on Tuesday evening.

Former Coalisland Fianna footballer and Naomh Colum Cille hurler Caolan, who was aged 30, died after his car collided with a lorry shortly after 7pm on the Curr Road section of the A5 between Omagh and Ballygawley. He is the latest person to lost their life on the A5, which is one of the most dangerous roads in Ireland.

Leading to the tributes to Caolan, Coalisland Fianna CLG said in a Facebook post: “Coalisland Fianna CLG sends its deepest sympathies to the Devlin family on the sudden and shocking passing of former player Caolan Devlin.

“Caolan is son to Gerard and Margaret Devlin and brother to Niall.

“At tragic and difficult times like this, we need to stand by Caolan’s parents, brother, friends, and entire family circle through the difficult days, weeks, and months ahead.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Devlin family at this difficult time.”

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— CLG-CC Naomh Colum Cille (@NaomhColumCille) March 6, 2024

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