Paudie Palmer enriched us with optimism and absolute positivity 

The well-known and hugely-respected broadcaster passed away on Sunday.

Paudie Palmer who 'lived an extraordinary life', pictured at his home near Innishannon. Picture: Dan Linehan

THE tragedy that is the untimely passing of our great colleague and forever friend Paudie Palmer is so difficult to articulate in short words and in the immediate aftermath.

He lived an extraordinary life of giving and sharing, enriching us all, not least in his most beloved vocation of teaching and shaping a whole generation of students so lucky to have passed his way. His optimistic and positive mentality was his DNA. He has also enriched all our lives through a legendary journey in sport, his life’s passion.