GAA ‘has lost its greatest ambassador’

The GAA had lost one its greatest ambassadors, with the untimely death of Páidí Ó Sé, mourners heard.

In a graveside oration, Munster GAA Council chairman Sean Walsh said the renowned footballer had earned the affection of many people, and not just for his achievements on the field or his infectious, warm personality off the field.

“Páidí had many friends... from every walk of life,” said Mr Walsh. “He was as comfortable sitting with the locals in [Dingle pub] Foxy John’s as he was in Government Buildings with the taoiseach of the day.”