Brian Óg Maguire

Who was Brian Óg Maguire?

Brian Óg Maguire was a Gaelic footballer with the Fermanagh senior team. From Lisnaskea, he played for Lisnaskea Emmetts.

In June 2012, he played in the half-forward line in the quarter-final of the Ulster Senior Football Championship at Brewster Park, a defeat to Down. In January 2012, he played in the Dr. McKenna Cup, and also played in four matches in the National Football League.

Described as a "superstar" footballer, Maguire captained Lisnaskea Emmetts to the 2011 All-Ireland Intermediate Club Football Championship. He also played for Lisnaskea Emmetts as they reached the Fermanagh Senior Football Championship Final due to be played on 29 September 2012.

However, on 13 September 2012, Maguire was involved in an industrial accident in the Quinn Prestress factory, in the Ballyconnell Road area of Derrylin where he died. Tributes came from all sides of the community.

His father is Brian, his mother is Eileen, and his two sisters are Roisin and Eimear.