O’Dwyer to be immortalised in bronze in Waterville

Statues of GAA personalities are something of a rarity, never mind those dedicated to people still living.

Next Saturday in Waterville, however, both of those boxes will be ticked as a statue to the most successful Gaelic football manager of all-time, Mick O’Dwyer, will be unveiled.

The former Kerry player, who managed his native county to eight All-Irelands in 12 years before enjoying spells in charge of Kildare, Laois and Wicklow, will be immortalised in bronze by sculptor Alan Hall, the statue being the end product of hard work from a dedicated committee.