The mass will be celebrated by John's brother, Fr Dan O'Mahony, while the homily will be given by another sibling, Fr Stephen O'Mahony.

Castlerea-based councillor Gareth Scahill said the late Kilmovee native launched his election campaign back in April.

After his GAA career, he turned to politics, serving as a Fine Gael TD and senator between 2007 and 2020.

The Ballaghaderreen resident died on Saturday, at the age of 71.

The Kilmovee native led Leitrim to their first Connacht title in 67 years in 1994 and managed Galway to two All-Irelands.

The legendary GAA manager and former TD and senator died on Saturday at the age of 71 in a Galway hospital.

O’Mahony – who was born in Kilmovee but lived in Ballaghaderreen for decades – died on Saturday at the age of 71.

The Ballaghaderreen resident later turned to politics - serving as Fine Gael TD for Mayo.