Ulster GAA chiefs have cancelled both the Ulster Minor Shield finals in football and hurling following the tragic death of Fermanagh hurler and Cavan Hurling Development officer Shane Mulholland in a car accident yesterday.

In a statement, Cavan GAA said: "Cavan GAA are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic and untimely passing of our Hurling Development Administrator Shane Mulholland in a car accident last night.

"A native of Loughiel, Co. Antrim, Shane lived in Derrylin, Co. Fermanagh. He was a talented hurler, playing for Lisbellaw and the Fermanagh Senior County Team.

"Shane took up the position of Cavan GAA HDA in January and was very energetic and passionate in his role and had so many plans. A true gentleman taken before his time.

"As a mark of respect to Shane, today's Ulster Minor Shield Finals in hurling and football between Cavan and Tyrone were postponed.

"All in Cavan GAA extend our deepest sympathies to Shane's wife Vanessa, their daughter Aisling, the extended Mulholland family, friends and colleagues.

"Ar dhéis Dé go raibh a ainm."

In a statement posted on their website, Fermanagh GAA mourned the talented player: "Fermanagh GAA is once again left desperately in shock with the news of our current Senior hurler Shane Mulholland's untimely death on Friday in a car accident.

"We are all extremely shocked and we extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of Shane.

"Ar Dheis Dé Go Raibh Siad."

We offer our sincere sympathy to the Mulholland family circle and @CavanCoBoardGaa #RIPShane

- Ulster GAA (@UlsterGAA) April 24, 2015

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