Funeral of Mick Doyle taking place in Kildare today

The funeral of former Irish rugby player and coach Mick Doyle is taking place today in Kildare.

Funeral of Mick Doyle taking place in Kildare today

The funeral of former Irish rugby player and coach Mick Doyle is taking place today in Kildare.

The 63-year-old, a native of Co Kerry, died when his car collided with a lorry at a notorious accident black-spot near Dungannon, Co Tyrone, on Tuesday.

Doyle won 20 caps with Ireland in the 1960s before coaching the international side to Triple Crown and Five Nations glory in 1985.

He is survived by his second wife, Mandy, his first wife, Lynne, and his four children.

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