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Former Derry City striker Mark Farren passes away after illness

Derry's all-time leading goal scorer passed away aged 33, leading numerous people from across the League of Ireland to pay tribute to the striker.

Tributes have flown in from the Irish football community following the death of former Derry City footballer Mark Farren.

Farren passed away aged 33 following a battle with cancer, leading former teammates and members of the football family to pay tribute to Derry's all-time leading goal scorer.

Former Candystripes midfielder Barry Molloy expressed his grief over the loss, writing on Facebook that "Heaven has just gained an absolute legend and more importantly a true gentleman.