Eamon Coleman

[Shamrock Shore]

RIP

When he took over Longford in 1996 or so I went to a 'Fans Forum' in O'Donoghues in Merrion Row.

Eamon has us well fired by the end of the night - so much so I almost came out of retirement! He predicted bright times ahead for a talented young Longford team and blooded manys a fine player.

He time in Longford was not so great, results wise. A defeat to Wicklow and a thumping by Offaly was his championship return

A sound decent man that would have done anything for you and he will be missed by all that encountered him.

The GAA has lost a shining light.

[Bogball XV]

My sympathies to his family.
RIP Eamon, your perseverance, dedication and enthusiasm brought me some of the greatest days of my life - thanks for the memories.

[Donagh]

A great man in his own way. Condolences to all the family.

[orangeman]

Sorry to hear about the sad death of Eamon Coleman - the man was a real legend - the stories behind the man are legendary but the one I think I like best was just a few years ago when his team, Cavan won through to the Ulster semi final where they were going to meet I think the then All Ireland champions, Armagh - the commentator came over to him for a post match interview and congratulated him on the win and he was then asked what did he think of his chances against Armagh, to which he replied with a real devilish smile " You know I don't think we'll even turn up for it ! " - well a fortnight later his team DID turn up and proceeded to get stuck into Armagh as if Cavan were the champs - I'll never forget that cheeky smile that day... and he went away planning for Armagh -

May you rest in peace.

[Caitlin]

Really sad- A good laugh, a good brain ,a good footballer and a great manager.He will have Ambrose at full-forward.

[magickingdom]

just heard it on the news, very sad. i always liked the way he had about him, big loss to the gaa. my thoughts and prayers are with his family. RIP eamon

[6th sam]

Massive loss to the game.Having met  Eamon a number of years ago,the 2 things that struck me about him was his modesty,and his total committment to Derry football.
Thanks,Eamon for your massive contribution to the GAA.
May he rest in peace.
From a Down fan.

[Onlooker]

I always loved the comment he made to journalists after a Derry victory in 1993 in a game they were after being tipped to lose by those same journalists "Do youse boys know anything at all about football".   A great character.  Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

[down22]

R.I.P Eamon. One of the best characters in gaelic football. Will be greatly missed.

[LaurelEye]

Remember him from his very successful spell with the lower end of our parish and his unfortunately less successful spells with Longford and Cavan.

Always a decent man.

May he rest in peace.

[Lamh Dhearg Alba]

RIP.

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

RIP Eamon, one of the GAA's true characters has passed on.

[Bensars]

RIP.

one of the last breed of tell it like it is. I had the pleasure of playing under him, something i will never forget. Sympathies to gary and family.

[Homer]

RIP Eamon thanks for all the memories and your service to Gaelic Games.

[J70]

Very sad news. I hope Donegal and Tyrone honour him on Sunday.