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  • Foster and McGuinness express condolences at death of Danny Murphy

    Date published: 7 December 2016

    First Minister, the Rt. Hon. Arlene Foster and the deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness today expressed their condolences at the death of Chief Executive and Provincial Secretary of Ulster GAA, Danny Murphy.

    The Ministers said: "Danny Murphy made a colossal contribution to sport over many years and his death will leave a massive void.

    "In June of this year we held a reception for Danny in Stormont Castle to acknowledge his contribution to sport and community relations.

    "Danny was surrounded by his family and many friends and we are so glad we had the opportunity to personally thank him for his years of dedication and progressive approach.

    "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this difficult time."

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