"I'm sure he would have absolutely loved to win one with Mayo as well but it just wasn't to be. He packed so much into his life; a TD for nine years, a Senator, a teacher, [working with] different counties.
"He's gone too young but his legacy will stand the test of time."
John O’Mahony was elected as a Fine Gael TD in Mayo at the 2007 General Election and served in that position until 2016. In May of 2016, then Taoiseach Enda Kenny nominated him to the 25th Seanad.
Taoiseach Simon Harris paid tribute, saying "John was a sporting hero, a champion and a gentleman.
"On the sporting field, John left a stunning legacy in Mayo, Leitrim and Galway, where they still talk about his All-Ireland wins of '98 and ‘01. He was a leader, he made people believe in their own abilities and he delivered at the highest levels.
"On the political field, John's determination to deliver was no less fierce than in sport. He was decent, hardworking, effective and respected.
"To his wife Gerardine, his five daughters and his grandchildren, I'm so sorry for your loss."
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