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Mark Johnston: Tributes paid to talented footballer and 'one of nicest lads you could meet' after tragic death
Tributes have been paid to a 'talented footballer' from Co Fermanagh who died in a car accident near Lisnaskea on Thursday morning. Mark Johnston hails from the Newtownbutler area in the county and comes from a well known family, one of seven siblings.
The 28-year-old played for Magherveeley Football Club and they have postponed all club activities as a result of the devastating news.
A statement on their social media accounts aread: "Everyone involved with Magheraveely Football Club is devastated at the tragic death of our player, Mark Johnston.
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"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.
"Mark was the dearly beloved son of William and Valerie. Dear brother of Emma, Stuart, Matthew, Joshua, Benjamin, and the late Leah. Boyfriend of Jayne, Grandson of Wesley and Edna Cartwright and Mavis and the late William Johnston."
The club play in the Fermanagh and Western football league and they shared their sympathy also. "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 stated.
Ballinamallard United FC also replied to the news, saying: "Terrible tragedy. Sincere sympathy to the Johnston family, his friends and all at Magheraveely FC."
Hundreds of messages followed online with those he played with and against 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," said Johnny Cathcart.
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