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Investigates Investigates Money Diaries The Journal TV Climate Crisis Cost of Living Road Safety Newsletters Temperature Check Inside the Newsroom The Journal Investigates Daft.ie Property Allianz Home The 42 Sport TG4 Entertainment The Explainer A deep dive into one big news story Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture have your say Or create a free account to join the discussion Advertisement More Stories Eugene 'Nudie' Hughes in action for Monaghan.© INPHO/Billy Stickland Monaghan football legend Eugene 'Nudie' Hughes dies aged 67 Hughes was Monaghan’s first All-Star recipient in 1979 and finished his career with three in total. 9.12am, 3 Nov 2025 Share options MONAGHAN GAA LEGEND Eugene ‘Nudie’ Hughes has died at the age of 67. Hughes was widely known as one of Monaghan’s greatest ever footballers and was the county’s first recipient of an All-Star in 1979 at corner-back. He finished his career with three in total, picking up the award again in 1985 and 1988 as a corner-forward. The Castleblayney Faugh’s native won three Ulster titles with Monaghan and two provincial crowns with his club. He also picked up a Railway Cup medal in 1984 in a much celebrated career. Advertisement Hughes was diagnosed with cancer in 2018. He faced his illness with characteristic bravery and dignity. In an interview with The 42 in 2023, he outlined his philosophy towards his illness, saying, “Everything you do is for the short term and you hope that something comes in. A new drug. Hopefully. And that is what we are waiting on. This one doesn’t work for me. Grand. The next one might work. “But you hope that your body sustains the treatment you are going through, that you are able to get to the next phase. “I very rarely go into negativity. I am always, if you want to say it, ‘Nudie’. Nine times out of ten, I am positive. I went in there five years and I have been down on myself twice.” Written by Sinead Farrell and originally published on The 42 whose award-winning team produces original content that you won’t find anywhere else: on GAA, League of Ireland, women’s sport and boxing, as well as our game-changing rugby coverage, all with an Irish eye. Subscribe here. Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Monaghan football legend Eugene 'Nudie' Hughes dies aged 67”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Monaghan football legend Eugene 'Nudie' Hughes dies aged 67”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... 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