'Boy, could he tell a story': Family, friends and colleagues remember 'gentleman' Michael Ellard

The former Irish Examiner sports journalist was recalled as a talented storyteller and a great friend.

Michael Ellard interviewing Cork footballer Niall Cahalane

Former Irish Examiner sportswriter Michael Ellard was remembered as ‘a superstar’ who wore his talent lightly at his funeral mass on Tuesday morning.

The renowned GAA writer bore witness to our games over the span of four decades and was hugely popular with generations of readers, as well as being much respected by the players and coaches whose achievements he recorded in such distinctive prose.