Cork GAA mourns the passing of Blackrock legend Jimmy Brohan

"A legend of our club both on and off the pitch and friend and mentor to so many of us," declared the Rockies.

RIP: Jimmy Brohan at the official opening of the Jimmy Brohan hurling alleys at Blackrock hurling club. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Blackrock have announced 'with great sadness' the passing of former hurler and club President Jimmy Brohan at the age of 88.

During his time with the Rockies, Brohan helped the club win the Cork County Senior championship title in 1956 and 1961 while with Cork, he won an All-Ireland with the senior side in 1954.

Following his retirement from playing, Brohan joined the Rebel's backroom team and played his part in their three in a row All-Ireland title wins in 1976, 1977 and 1978 before adding a fourth medal to his collection in 1986.

"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Club President Jimmy Brohan. A legend of our club both on and off the pitch and friend and mentor to so many of us," Blackrock posted on social media.

St Michael GFC added; "Very sad news this morning on the passing of Jimmy Brohan. Jimmy was a lifelong member of St Michaels , winning a Junior County in ‘56 and an Intermediate County in ‘69. He was a gentleman and a great supporter and friend to us all."

Cork GAA also released the following statement; "The death of Jimmy Brohan, President of Blackrock removes a gentleman who has given his club and county wonderful service as a player, selector and steward.

"Jimmy played his part in Blackrock’s success in the Cork County Senior championships of 1956 and 1961. He won a Celtic cross with Cork Senior hurlers in 1954 and was a member of the team which lost out to Wexford in 1956.

"Jimmy was a selector with the Cork Senior Hurling three in a row side of 1976, 1977 and 1978.

"He returned as a county selector when Cork won the All Ireland Senior final of 1986 when he saw his nephew, Tom Cashman captain the team to victory.

Jimmy Brohan (right) with his brother in law Mick Cashman who missed out on an All-Ireland medal through injury.

"Jimmy played his part in Páirc Uí Chaoimh and at county grounds around Munster as a steward and stiles.

"His beloved Blackrock honoured him with the naming of ”The Jimmy Brohan Hurling Alley” after him Jimmy was a legend of Blackrock & Cork both on and off the pitch and a friend and mentor to many.

"Ar Dheis Dé Go Raibh a anam Dilis."