PEADAR O’BRIEN, whose death has occurred in Dublin after a short illness, was one of the best known sporting journalists in the country.

HE was called an urban terrorist, and his name featured on a banner hanging from a plane over Croke Park.

THE hurlers and footballers chosen on the very first All-Star teams 35 years ago will be honoured at a function in Croke Park today, hosted by the GAA and Vodafone.