Written 2 years ago by Will O'Callaghan

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Derry City legend Mark Farren has passed away after a six-year battle against cancer.

The 33 year-old is the Candystripes record goalscorer after finding the net 114 times in 209 appearances.

Donegal-native Farren was the PFAI Player of the Year in 2005 and had recently undergone treatment on a grade four brain tumour.

The Irish Independent’s Dan McDonnell says Farren battled cancer bravely

Tributes have been pouring in from across the Irish football community

It is with great sadness that we learn this morning of the passing of the clubs all-time top goal scorer Mark Farren https://t.co/BxBpsow9mY

— Derry City FC (@derrycityfc) February 3, 2016

All at @AthloneTownFC would like to express our sincere sympathy to the family & friends of Mark Farren who has passed away. RIP.

— Athlone Town FC (@AthloneTownFC) February 3, 2016

It is with the greatness sadness that this morning we have learnt of the passing away of Mark Farren. pic.twitter.com/aEKmDbiLfs

— Glenavon FC (@Glenavon_FC) February 3, 2016

Gutted to hear news of the death of my former teammate mark farren, great player, even better man, prayers are with his family, RIP buddy

— James McClean (@JamesMcC14) February 3, 2016

We are all shocked & saddened to hear about the passing of Mark Farren deepest condolences to his family & many friends may he rest in peace

— Finn Harps FC (@FinnHarpsFC) February 3, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Mark Farren #RIPMark #derrycity18

— Gary Twigg (@twiggs67) February 3, 2016

RIP Mark Farren 😢- loved watching him play for Derry city and scoring goals, what a player

— Paddy madden  (@Paddymadden) February 3, 2016

Mark Farren – true @derrycityfc hero and gent. Too many memories and goals (though these are up there) RIP #18 https://t.co/Ayx3FctXZs

— Ciaran McCauley (@CiaranMcCauley) February 3, 2016

Image – Derry City/INPHO

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