DONEGAL GAA have released a poignant statement expressing their deep sadness at the tragic death of 1992 All-Ireland winner James McHugh. News of his passing has been met with shock and sadness across Donegal, particularly among the GAA community. Paying tribute, a Donegal GAA spokesperson said: “Donegal GAA is deeply saddened at the passing of James McHugh, a man who holds a very special place in the story, and in the hearts, of Donegal Gaels and the wider community. A proud Donegal man, he was perhaps prouder still to be a Kilcar man. “The Donegal connection has continued through his family, with his son Eoin and nephew Ryan now much-loved members of our current Donegal senior football panel.