Tributes pour in for 'talented footballer and one of nicest lads you could meet' who died tragically aged 28
Mark Johnston, 28, was killed in a single vehicle crash on Thursday morning. He played for Magherveeley Football Club and the club have postponed all activities
Tributes have been paid to a 'talented footballer' who tragically died in a car crash near Lisnaskea on Thursday morning. Mark Johnston, 28 hailed from Newtownbutler in Co Fermanagh and came from to a well-known family, as one of seven siblings.
An integral member of Magherveeley Football Club, Johnston's passing has led the club to suspend all activities. They announced on their social media: "Everyone involved with Magheraveely Football Club is devastated at the tragic death of our player, Mark Johnston."
Describing him as an essential part of the team and friend to all, they added: "Mark has been an important player, teammate and friend to everyone in the club for the last number of years. Which is a testament to his popularity within the club. As a result, all club activities will be postponed until further notice."
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He was the beloved son of William and Valerie and leaves behind siblings Emma, Stuart, Matthew, Joshua, Benjamin, and the late Leah. He was also the boyfriend of Jayne and grandson to Wesley, Edna Cartwright, Mavis, and the late William Johnston.
Echoing the loss, the Fermanagh and Western football league shared their condolences: "The management committee of the FWFL wish to extend our sincere condolences to the Johnston family, on the sudden passing of Mark. Mark was a talented footballer and member of Magheraveely. We would like to pass on our sympathy to his team mates and the entire club," they expressed, reports Belfast Live.
Ballinamallard United FC also responded to the tragic news, stating: "Terrible tragedy. Sincere sympathy to the Johnston family, his friends and all at Magheraveely FC."
The online community was flooded with hundreds of messages from those who had played with and against him over the years.
"Had some great battles with Mark on the pitch over the years, one of the nicest lads you could ever wish to meet! A credit to everyone around him and his football club! Such a tragic loss! Condolences to Jayne and all the Johnston family at this sad time," Johnny Cathcart expressed.
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