The day Gary Halpin had to move his car during a scrum sums up his lighthearted approach to life

The versatile sportsman was much loved for his sense of fun

Gary Halpin in 2001

The late Gary Halpin was a versatile man of many talents, not just sporting.

A highly regarded educator and coach, as well as his top-level careers in rugby and track and field — capped 11 times for Ireland, having also represented his country at the hammer in the World Championships — Halpin was also a fine writer.