Tributes paid to ‘remarkable’ 1948 Grand Slam hero

THE world of Irish rugby put aside thoughts of next Saturday’s Munster-Leinster match yesterday as it celebrated the life of the late Irish and Lions captain, Karl Mullen, who died last Sunday aged 82.

The funeral Mass of the captain of the 1948 Grand Slam-winning team in his hometown of Kilcullen, Co Kildare, heard the respected sportsman and doctor described as “a remarkable man” by his great friend and playing colleague, Jack Kyle.

The former Irish out-half told a packed congregation at the Church of the Sacred Heart and St Brigid that there was no need for tears as his long-time friend had lived a full and rewarding life and had provided people with great memories.