Kerry bids farewell to legendary GAA player and manager Micko O’Dwyer
‘An icon of Gaelic games’
President Michael D Higgins led tributes to Micko, describing Mr O’Dwyer as one of the “greatest figures ever to be associated with Gaelic games”.
“Micko, as he was affectionately known to all, was deservingly inducted into the GAA Hall of Fame in 2014,” he said.
“As both a player, and in particular as a manager, he was astonishingly successful. The Kerry team, which he led to eight All-Ireland titles, was one of the finest that Gaelic football has ever seen.
“Beyond his native Kerry, Mick will be warmly remembered by the people of Kildare, Laois and Wicklow for the success which he subsequently brought to their counties, as well as for his contribution to Clare.
“May I express my deepest sympathies to Mick’s family, teammates, former players, and all of his many friends,” he added.
In a tribute, Taoiseach Micheál Martin described Micko as an “icon of Gaelic Games”.
“Micko lived and breathed Gaelic football. He embodied everything good about the…
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