Tributes have poured in for a popular Offaly man after his sudden death over the weekend.
Michael Bracken passed away on Saturday at his home in Tullamore.
His unexpected death has come as a shock to the community.
Michael was a hugely popular man in Kilbeggan, his local area, being heavily involved in both soccer in the area.
Friends and former teammates of his at Charleville Kilbeggan (CK) United paid tribute to their friend on social media.
One person wrote: "I have some great memories of Mick when we played for CK Utd. A great character who will be missed. A fantastic soccer player who always gave everything on the pitch and won everything that could be won In the Leinster league I for one am proud that I got to play along side you and win some great games with great people."
A second said: "Deepest condolences to all the Bracken family on the sad passing of Michael. He was a true gentleman."
While another wrote: "Shocked is an understatement, RIP Michael Bracken .. this man was the reason I got my confidence back a few years ago when he convinced me to go back and play in goals for the first time in years, and was always so sound, was a pleasure to work with you for 3 years in shanette sheds, you will be missed"
Michael's death notice reads: "Michael will be sadly missed and always remembered by his heartbroken parents Brendan and Linda, his son Dylan, brothers Brendan, Damian and Niall, sisters Sabrina and Lorna, brothers in law sisters in law, his grandmother Agnes, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and many friends."
