A Co Fermanagh GAA club has paid tribute to an “invaluable volunteer” and former county hurler who died after a quad bike crash last weekend.
Vincent Smith, known as Vinnie, died in the single vehicle collision on the Moat Road in Lisnaskea on Saturday morning.
Lisnaskea Emmetts said the local community was in shock after the death of its dedicated volunteer, who had been a coach and helped with pitch maintenance.
The club said: “Vinnie played all codes and at all grades for the club and has been an invaluable volunteer as a coach and helper in maintaining our grounds. Only a few weeks ago he gave up his time to help improve our pitch.
“Vinny was a dedicated member of the Emmetts hurling teams over many years, winning multiple competitions at under age and senior level including county league and championship and Armagh league titles with the club.
“Vinnie also represented Fermanagh GAA senior hurlers with distinction for several seasons.
“Everyone in the club would like to pass on their sympathies to Tina, Shea , Mairéad and the wider family and friends at this terrible time. Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam.”
The PSNI is continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash, which occurred shortly before 7.40am on Saturday.
