Stars pay tribute to Tipp legend Doyle

TIPPERARY stars and officials paid tribute to John Doyle yesterday.

Holycross-Ballycahill club chairman Tom O’Dwyer said: “John is a legendary figure in Tipperary hurling. He will be remembered as a fierce competitor and an uncompromising defender. In 1948, he led our club to a very first county title.

“He was also a great administrator at club and county level.”