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Kerry County Council has paid tribute to the sporting achievements of former Kerry footballer and manager, Mick O’Dwyer, by hosting a Civic Reception in his honour at County Buildings today. Many of the members of the Kerry teams of the past joined Mr O’Dwyer for the reception which heard that his achievements in Gaelic Games were unlikely ever to be surpassed. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD © Tralee Co Kerry Ireland Phone Mobile 087 / 2672033 L/Line 066 71 22 981 E/mail - info@dwalshphoto.ie www.dwalshphoto.com PRESS INFO -- COUNCIL HONOURS MICK O’DWYER WITH CIVIC RECEPTION Kerry County Council has paid tribute to the sporting achievements of former Kerry footballer and manager, Mick O’Dwyer, by hosting a Civic Reception in his honour at County Buildings today. Many of the members of the Kerry teams of the past joined Mr O’Dwyer for the reception which heard that his achievements in Gaelic Games were unlikely ever to be surpassed. The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr John Sheahan, said that between 1954 and 1989, as a player and manager with Kerry, the man being honoured ‘brought Kerry football on the most wonderful roller-coaster of a journey. As player and then manager Mick O’Dwyer won 12 All-Irelands, 11 National Leagues and 23 Munster titles. ‘He was one of the greatest Kerry footballers ever, and then as manager he nurtured the talents of some of the all-time great footballers. These are achievements that are unlikely ever to be surpassed in the future,’ said Cllr Sheahan. ‘When his long and successful playing career was complete he trained the greatest team of all time. Anyone who follows the fortunes of the Kerry team will acknowledge the debt of gratitude that we owe to this great man for the immense pleasure he has given to us all,’ the Cathaoirleach added. Mick O’Dwyer’s success outside of Kerry was also acknowledged, particularly his roles with Kildare, Laois, and Wicklow. Paying tribute to Mick O’Dwyer, the proposer of the Civic Reception, Cllr Mike Kennelly, a brother of former Kerry captain, Tim Kennelly, said: ‘Mick O’Dwyer has time for everyone. Big or small, rich or poor, it makes no difference. The man is open and friendly. He is a talker but a listener too. Micko loves the company and the people seek him out wherever he goes.’ Cllr Kennelly presented Mick O’Dwyer with the Sam Maguire Cup which had been borrowed from Dublin for the day. Council chief executive, Moira Murrell, congratulated the Waterville native on what he had achieved which she said had brought immense pleasure and enjoyment to so many people.

Mick O’Dwyer Gets His Hands On Sam Maguire Again At Civic Reception

March 12, 2018 at 3:47 pm 1 comment

KERRY County Council has paid tribute to the sporting achievements of former Kerry footballer and manager, Mick O’Dwyer, by hosting a Civic Reception in his honour at County Buildings today. The Sam Maguire was brought down from the capital especially for the occasion of honouring the great man from Waterville. […]

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Mick O’Dwyer To Be Honoured With Civic Reception

Mick O’Dwyer To Be Honoured With Civic Reception

March 7, 2018 at 9:45 am Comments are Disabled

HE’S Kerry’s most loved GAA figure so it’s not before time that Kerry County Council has decided to honour Mick O’Dwyer with a civic reception. The reception will be hosted by the Council and held in the Council Chambers, County Buildings, Tralee on Monday next, March 12, at 1.30pm. Mick […]

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RTE Documentary On Mick O’Dwyer Looks Like A Must-See

RTE Documentary On Mick O’Dwyer Looks Like A Must-See

January 5, 2018 at 3:42 pm Comments are Disabled

IT’S a programme every Kerry GAA fan will be eagerly looking forward to on Monday. RTE has made a documentary on the legendary Mick O’Dwyer looking back at his career on and off the field of play. If the preview below is anything to go by, ‘Micko’ should be a […]

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VIDEO: Three Kerry Legends Reminisce Ahead Of Final In This Great Clip

VIDEO: Three Kerry Legends Reminisce Ahead Of Final In This Great Clip

September 16, 2015 at 11:41 am Comments are Disabled

THREE bona fide legends of Kerry football met up on a couch in Waterville to discuss games gone by and this Sunday’s Kerry v Dublin, final. Along with the football talk, Mick O’Dwyer, Maurice Fitzgerald and Darragh, attempt to out-rogue each other and talk Dublin up a bit at times, […]

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Mick O’Dwyer Has Returned To Football

Mick O’Dwyer Has Returned To Football

April 29, 2015 at 2:14 pm Comments are Disabled

IT HAS been announced that the 78 year old, Mick O’Dwyer, is coming out of retirement to take on an advisory role with the Louth senior football team. The Independent.ie have reported that Mick O’Dwyer has agreed to assist the Louth management for this year’s championship season. It’s now two […]

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