'He was our north star': Cork legend Ger Fitzgerald remembered for skill on the pitch and commitment to club and county

The Midleton clubman's wife Kathryn revealed, in a touching eulogy, what his instructions were: 'drive on'. 

Ger Fitzgerald's hearse, with a guard of honour, makes its way to St Mary's Of The Rosary church, Midleton. Picture: Noel Sweeney

Ger Fitzgerald’s utter dedication to Midleton and Cork were remembered by his wife Kathryn at his funeral mass on Friday.

Winner of two All-Ireland senior medals with Cork in 1986 and ’90 and the highest club honour with Midleton in ’88, Fitzgerald passed away on Tuesday at the age of 60.