Sun, 28 Aug, 2005 - 16:07
The legendary gaelic footballer Sean Purcell was a humble man who bore his greatness lightly, friends said today.
The 76-year-old, who died last night, was considered to be one of the greatest footballers of all time by those who saw him play for Galway.
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CourtsGaaHeathrowPlace: Bishop StreetPlace: TuamPlace: DunmorePlace: Pearse StadiumPlace: USPlace: IrelandPerson: PurcellPerson: Sean PurcellPerson: Tommy VardenPerson: The MasterPerson: VardenPerson: Frank StockwellPerson: The Terrible TwinsPerson: Miko KellyPerson: StockwellPerson: FrankPerson: RitaEvent: All IrelandEvent: Connacht finalEvent: LaoisOrganisation: GalwayOrganisation: Strawberry Fields national schoolOrganisation: St Jarlath’s CollegeOrganisation: Tuam StarsOrganisation: Galway football teamOrganisation: Team of MillenniumOrganisation: NUI GalwayOrganisation: Galway AssociationOrganisation: Galway GAA County Board
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