Former Wexford footballer Scott Doran has died at the age of 44.
The gifted forward enjoyed a fine inter-county career with the county’s footballers over a 14-year period.
Doran made his Wexford debut in October 1992 and scored 25-174 in 103 competitive appearances until the end of the 2004 Allianz League campaign when he opted out of the championship panel.
The Kilmore man represented London in the 2005 Connacht championship, but returned to the Wexford fold in 2007 after a three year absence, making a further five appearances for the Yellowbellies.
Kilmore paid tribute to their player, saying he fulfilled his potential and enjoyed a special day with the club 15 years ago.
"In 2003 Scott got the medal he so craved when we captured the County Junior Football title and his reaction after the game showed how much it meant to him as on his knees, he beat the ground with joy," a statement read.
"What most people didn’t know was Scott had broken his jaw in the semi-final and then would go on to lead the team to a Leinster final while still suffering from the same injury.
"For anyone lucky enough to see Scott play memories will be plentiful, cherish them as you seen a magician in action. Scott possessed a wand of a left foot, a brain too fast for many and the strength of a lion."
The Wexford GAA Community is in shock & saddened to hear the news this evening of the passing of Scott Doran, aged 44, Scott Who is nationally recognised as one of our top footballers & wore the purple and gold jersey for over 14 years our Thoughts and prayers are with his family pic.twitter.com/MFAmRxerFF
— Wexford GAA (@OfficialWexGAA) December 29, 2018
Doran is survived by his wife Geri and children, parents Nick and Pauline and brother Martin.
