Derek Monaghan

Bohemians have been left devastated after the sudden passing of beloved club volunteer and father-of-three Derek Monaghan.

'He was a constant positive presence in the lives of so many at the club and we are all struggling to comprehend life at Dalymount without him.' 'On matchdays, Mono's beaming smile was often the first thing to greet players and staff on arrival, and that same beaming smile would be the last thing so many supporters saw at the end of the night as he pulled the shutters down in the Members' Bar after last orders. 'From DJ, to bar manager, to pitchside announcer, to steward, to you-name-it, Mono did everything - for everyone - in a variety of roles at the club for so many years.'

His sad passing is the second bereavement among the Bohs family this week after the death of Martin Poole.

A gentle man, Rest in Peace Martin." Lastly, Dinny Corcoran said: "Absolutely shocked at the news.. Will be missed sorely." Another ex Bohs star in Keith Ward added: "Rip Mono. "For many Bohemians volunteers and staff, Martin was a treasured and valued neighbour for many years, and someone who always went out of his way to look out for people at our club." While former captain Derek Pender said: "Sickening news, A lovely lovely man. "To all of them, his extended family and friends, and to all who had the pleasure of knowing him, we extended our deepest condolences. "He was a constant positive presence in the lives of so many at the club and we are all struggling to comprehend life at Dalymount without him. God bless you Mono." "In the short few hours since news of his passing, we have laughed and cried at the many heartfelt tributes paid to our dearest of friends. "On matchdays, Mono’s beaming smile was often the first thing to greet players and staff on arrival, and that same beaming smile would be the last thing so many supporters saw at the end of the night as he pulled the shutters down in the Members’ Bar after last orders. "From DJ, to bar manager, to pitchside announcer, to steward, to you-name-it, Mono did everything - for everyone - in a variety of roles at the club for so many years.

Everyone involved at Bohemians Football Club are in mourning today as long time clubman Derek Monaghan has passed away.

Working tirelessly for the club. Always the first & last face you’d see on match night. I was 16 when I was first getting into reporting at games and he could not have gone out of his way more to help me! When the club were last crowned League of Ireland Champions, he made sure I was looked after for post match interviews and general access. Perhaps not as well as others, but anyone who had the pleasure of his company was the better for it. [August 17, 2022]

Tributes have been flowing in for the kind man who "spent his life helping others"

Condolences to Mono's family and friends and the many he touched with his incredible personality." Tributes are continuing to flow for the "true club legend". People said that the Mono spent his whole life helping others and that he would be "missed by everyone." "He knew my mother's side of the family and everyone in Cabra knew him. He spent his life helping others and this fundraiser is to assist his wife and family in the challenging months ahead. [online page](https://www.gofundme.com/f/fundraiser-for-family-of-derek-mono-monaghan) with tributes continuing to flow in for the much-loved Cabra man who died yesterday.

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Some people in life talk about doing things, others just do things, and Mono got on with it. He loved this club and I know the players loved him." "Nothing was beneath him or above him, when he was asked to do something, he just did it. There was nothing he couldn't do, from barman to DJ to party organiser for kids. So we will try and honour that memory, but it's hard for me to even think about a game. "As a staff and players, it will have a big impact on us.

Loving tributes have been paid to Bohemians club legend Derek 'Mono' Monaghan following his tragic death yesterday. The well-known fan and club volunteer ...

“To all of them, his extended family and friends, and to all who had the pleasure of knowing him, we extended our deepest condolences. “In the short few hours since news of his passing, we have laughed and cried at the many heartfelt tributes paid to our dearest of friends. “On matchdays, Mono’s beaming smile was often the first thing to greet players and staff on arrival, and that same beaming smile would be the last thing so many supporters saw at the end of the night as he pulled the shutters down in the Members’ Bar after last orders.

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He was a doer." "Without people like him, clubs up and down the country just can't function. Please review their details and accept them to load the content.

And there were a huge amount of former Bohs players lining up to pay tribute to 'an absolute gentleman'.

A true Bohs legend and a gentleman! But what we will all miss most is the thoroughly decent human being that was Derek "Mono" Monaghan. 'A man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene. While Bohs legend Dinny Corcoran said: 'Absolutely shocked at the news.. 'He was a constant positive presence in the lives of so many at the club and we are all struggling to comprehend life at Dalymount without him. 'To all of them, his extended family and friends, and to all who had the pleasure of knowing him, we extended our deepest condolences. 'I've known him since he was a youngster around Dalymount and I will miss that smile and mischievous giggle. He always had a kind word for everyone and everyone always had a kind word for Mono. 'From DJ to bar manager, to pitchside announcer, to steward, to you-name-it, Mono did everything - for everyone - in a variety of roles at the club for so many years. 'On matchdays, Mono’s beaming smile was often the first thing to greet players and staff on arrival, and that same beaming smile would be the last thing so many supporters saw at the end of the night as he pulled the shutters down in the Members’ Bar after last orders. Ex Bohs star Keith Ward added: 'Rip Mono. News of his sudden death was greeted with real shock especially amongst the staff and fans at the League of Ireland club where Mono had worked as a volunteer, bar manager, PA announcer and match steward.