VIDEO: Legendary cyclist ‘Iron Man’ Mick Murphy dies

Mick Murphy, the ‘Iron Man’ of Kerry and a legendary cyclist and sporting all-rounder, has died.

Well into his 80s at the time of his death, Mr Murphy first sprang to national attention when he won the Rás Tailteann cycling stage race three times, beginning in 1958.

His cycling exploits were legendary, with stories of how he once raced for days despite having a broken collarbone, while his life away from the saddle was no less colourful.