Statement by President Higgins on the death of John Herrick
Date: Thu 27th Mar, 2025 | 20:56
"May I join with all those across the Irish football community and beyond who have expressed their sadness on learning of the death of former Republic of Ireland international John Herrick.
John Herrick's contribution to Irish football, both as a player and a manager, is known and appreciated throughout the league. His contribution to Galway United was special.
I had the great benefit of knowing John as a friend and his sign-writing business was very close to where I held my advice centre on Dominick Street.
John was a lovely man and he and his son Mark and their family have made a wonderful contribution to Galway football as well, in particular, to football in Cork.
May I express my deepest sympathies to John's family, former teammates and players, and all of his wide circle of friends."