Waterford mourn the loss of Tom Cunningham, hero of '59

The Dungarvan man, a highly regarded corner-back, was one of the last surviving members of that famous Deise team

Glory days: Waterford's Ned Power takes flight with sliotar in hand as Cork's maestro Christy Ring thunders into Tom Cunningham during the 1962 Munster hurling semi-final. Picture: Louis MacMonagle, Irish Examiner.

The death has occurred of Waterford’s 1959 All-Ireland winner Tom Cunningham.

The Dungarvan man, a highly regarded corner-back, was one of the last surviving members of that famous team.