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.