Dublin legend Brian Mullins passes away, aged 68

Known for his strength, aerial ability and driving runs, Mullins was the dashing exuberance in Kevin Heffernan’s 1970s side

A giant in blue: Brian Mullins of Dublin leaves the pitch after the 1983 Leinster Senior Football Championship quarter-final replay between Meath v Dublin in Croke Park in Dublin. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile.

The death has occurred of Dublin and St Vincent’s Gaelic football great Brian Mullins at the age of 68 following a recent illness.

Mullins will be remembered as one of the finest midfielders to have played the game. He claimed four All-Ireland SFC medals with Dublin (1974, ‘76, ‘77 and ‘83) as well as nine Leinsters, two National Leagues and two All-Stars (1976, ‘77).