'He was my hero' - John Delaney fondly remembers his father Joe

The former treasurer of the Football Association of Ireland passed away this week.

R.I.P: Joe Delaney. Pic: SPORTSFILE

Joe Delaney was remembered as a man with "tremendous heart" who had a great love for his late "best friend" and wife Joan at his funeral mass on Saturday. 

Former Honorary Treasurer of the Football Association of Ireland Delaney - who passed away earlier this week, aged 82 - also served as Chairman of Waterford United FC between 1976 to 1982, having held a director role from 1973.