Wife of Donegal footballer James McHugh dies following car crash
Noreen McHugh has died following a car crash that also claimed the life of her husband, former Donegal footballer James McHugh. The local community and the GAA have paid tribute to the couple, highlighting James's legacy as a key member of the 1992 All-Ireland winning team.
Why it matters
The death of a prominent sports figure and his wife is a significant loss for the local community and the Irish sporting landscape.
Noreen McHugh, the wife of former Donegal footballer James McHugh, has died following the crash that also claimed his life on Monday afternoon.
Noreen McHugh, aged in her 60s, was seriously injured in the crash involving a car and a van on the N3 at Drummallaght, Co Cavan , on Monday afternoon.
She was airlifted to Beaumont Hospital for treatment but died on Tuesday evening. James McHugh, the driver of the car, died in the crash.
Gardaí continue to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident , or who was travelling on the N3 between Virginia and Cavan particularly between 1pm and 2pm to come forward.
They are appealing to any motorists who may have dashcam or other camera footage of the area during this time to make this footage available to them.
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