Rally driver's employer praises 'true gentleman'

WARM tributes have been paid to the two rally enthusiasts killed in a crash at the weekend.

- CONOR COYLE, GRAINNE NI AODHA, JONATHAN MCCAMBRIDGE and SEAN MAGUIRE

Daire Maguire from Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh, died alongside Co Cavan driver Gene McDonald, 35, on Sunday.

The Ford Escort they were in went out of control and crashed during a stage of the Sligo Stages Rally.

It was suspended on Sunday and a Garda investigation is under way following the tragic crash.

Mr Maguire, 46, a married father of two teens, has been described as "one of life's true gentlemen" by his employer.

Bathroom supplier CadCo NI, based in Lisnaskea, said Daire was a highly respected member of staff.

The company posted on social media: "It is with heartfelt sadness and deepest regret that we announce the death of our friend and colleague, Daire Maguire. Daire was one of life's true gentlemen, a highly respected member of staff by both customers and will be missed colleagues immensely by all."