The Dublin legend met Caolan earlier this year and was blown away by the young man.
Legendary Dublin midfielder Brian Fenton has paid a classy tribute to Caolan Finnegan on the day of his death at just 20 years of age.
The Armagh club confirmed the news of Caolan's passing this morning, with a social media post reading: "Caolan lost his battle earlier this morning. A battle he fought with enormous courage, strength and dignity.READ MORE: Ciaran McKeever gives Armagh managerial update In the hours following Caolan's death, seven-time All-Ireland winner Fenton has taken to social media to send a classy message to Caolan.
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