« This morning we all received the shocking and devastating news that our friend and former player Johnny Curran passed away suddenly at the age of 33, » wrote Curran club Coalisland Na Fianna on Facebook
« Words cannot describe the pain and sorrow we all feel for Johnny’s family, his partner Clodagh and his two boys, Neasán and Darsái Johnny was a great friend both on and off the pitch »
Jonathan won an All-Ireland minor title with Tyrone in 2004 and a senior title in 2008 He also won the Tyrone SFC with Coalisland in 2010
Shocked to hear of Johnny Curran passing Johnny was one of those guys who left you smiling, a great character, full of positivity and a bit of mischief about him A life that left too soon, rest in peace big man 😢
« It shocks us all, » Tyrone manager Mickey Harte told TG4 ahead of his side’s game against Donegal on Sunday
« It was five years ago, we played a league game in Omagh and we had to call in Johnny to replace him He did it without a whimper
« He was on our panel for several years. Really energetic, enthusiastic, a lovely boy
« I’m so sorry for him and his family This is what matters most: the family They are the ones who will have to live with this for the rest of their lives; the rest of us will be shocked today but the shock will pass and they will live with the rest of their life We give them our prayers and thoughts «
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World News – GB – Former Tyrone goalkeeper Jonathan Curran has died in the age of 33
