Two-time All-Ireland winner Clancy dies at 49

Paul Clancy, a two-time All-Ireland winner with Galway, has passed away at the age of 49. Clancy won the All-Ireland in 1998 and 2001 with Galway, and he also won five Connacht titles with the Tribesmen. While Galway lost the 2000 All-Ireland to Kerry after a replay, Clancy's no-look pass to set up Dec Meehan is one of the most iconic goals in a final at Croke Park. He played his club football with Maigh Cuilinn and won the All-Ireland Intermediate Championship in 2008. After retiring, he became a coach and chairperson of his club as they won the Connacht Senior Football Championship in 2020. He also was part of Galways management team with Alan Mulhollnad and with Laois under Justin McNulty. Maigh Cuilinn said Clancy was "our most decorated player" and leaves a "lasting legacy". "Paul is our most decorated player, an inspiration to a generation, remembered for having a sweet left peg, being teak tough and having an unwavering mindset but beyond the playing pitches he leaves a lasting legacy. "He was an icon to so many in our community, so well known, so well respected and always had a word for everyone,. "A straight shooter with the boot and, if needed, with the lip. Calm and assured, reliable and loyal."