Tributes have been flowing after news of the death of Monaghan football legend Eugene ‘Nudie’ Hughes broke this morning.

A three-time Ulster SFC winner, who was known for his versatility and recognised as an All-Star in both defence and attack, passed away at the age of 67 having been diagnosed with cancer in 2018.

Monaghan GAA have led the tributes to the Castleblayney Faughs clubman by describing him as “a true legend of Monaghan football”.

So sorry to hear of the passing of 3 time All Star , @monaghangaa greatest player , the great & generous,Nudie Hughes .He ran rings around most opponents & was a delight to watch . Had my last chat with him @CrokePark in July. Was a huge supporter of #GAAGolfChallenge .Ar dheis… pic.twitter.com/Go7Xdze758

— Seán Kelly MEP (@SeanKellyMEP) November 3, 2025

One of the best

Monaghan legend Eugene "Nudie" Hughes passes away. pic.twitter.com/CKjW55ERaM

— sportsfile (@sportsfile) November 3, 2025

A Legend ...
Rest in peace Nudie Hughes ... pic.twitter.com/d2KU4USSYJ

— TyhollandGFC (@TyhollandGFC) November 3, 2025

A Monaghan legend and a super football player. One of the greatest. RIP Nudie Hughes. 🙏🏐 pic.twitter.com/W7jlY4718v

— Monaghan GAA Supporters (@MonaghanGAAFans) November 3, 2025

I had the pleasure of interviewing the great Nudie Hughes a few times when I worked for Shannonside Northern Sound. He was highly knowledgeable and always a pleasure to deal with. May he rest in peace.

— Michael Cooke (@MikeCooke92) November 3, 2025

So sad to hear of the passing of the great Nudie Hughes. An incredibly positive larger than life character who was a pleasure to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his friends and family at this difficult time. https://t.co/5KJynotLn8

— Liam Sheedy (@LiamLsheedy) November 3, 2025

Such sad news that the Monaghan GAA legend Nudie Hughes has passed away. Just his name alone was something special! He made people happy - on & off the pitch. What a legacy. Rest easy Nudie. #GAABe pic.twitter.com/JLQhc59R7C

— Shane Cassells (@ShaneCassells) November 3, 2025

We will never see his likes again.
A football legend, a community man to his finger tips, an inspiration to younger generations and a great character throughout his life - Nudie (Eugene) Hughes represented the best of County Monaghan.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís. pic.twitter.com/Ux16q34oG1

— Matt Carthy TD (@mattcarthy) November 3, 2025

Very sad news that Nudie Hughes has passed away. A quality player and a quality person. I have so many fond memories of him while working at UTV. Nudie was one of the best. An All Star on and off the park. RIP. @monaghangaa

— Adrian Logan (@OurLogie) November 3, 2025

The great Nudie Hughes has died. I can’t find the words to do him justice. A beautiful human being. He joined us on the GAA Social Podcast earlier this year. He’s been living with cancer since 2018. In football and in life, his attitude was different class pic.twitter.com/OVUv5G4X41

— Thomas Niblock (@thomasniblock) November 3, 2025

A Monaghan legend has gone, but his spirit remains. 💙

Eugene “Nudie” Hughes — 3-time All-Star, leader, and fighter to the end.

“He played with heart. He fought with courage. He lived with grace.”
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
May he rest in peace#NudieHughes #GAA
Follow now. pic.twitter.com/dxq6udjx6Q

— Dominic Naughton (@NaughtonCares) November 3, 2025

Deepest sympathies to the Hughes family on the sad passing of Nudie. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Nudie was a football legend who brought joy to so many people through his exploits on the field of play. Rest in Peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. https://t.co/HAUn27s4uT

— Brian Carthy (@briancarthyrte) November 3, 2025

𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐀𝐀 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐄𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞 “𝐍𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞” 𝐇𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬. pic.twitter.com/Dbho1lq9h2

— @monaghangaa (@monaghangaa) November 3, 2025

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