Just heard the sad news that Micko has passed away, aged 88. I don't think we'll ever see the likes of him again, a fine player in his day and an even better manager. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1240 - 03/04/2025 09:50:22    2600274

One of the Greatest ever Irish men what a legend

clooney (Clare) - Posts: 975 - 03/04/2025 09:54:42    2600278

Manager of the greatest ever team in football, and a footballer of the year himself. May he rest in peace

boxtyburgerbuns (Leitrim) - Posts: 202 - 03/04/2025 09:58:45    2600280

A legend.

Knoxboya (Monaghan) - Posts: 368 - 03/04/2025 10:08:34    2600283

Not a word I'd use to often..the man was a legend..

CTGAA10 (Limerick) - Posts: 2488 - 03/04/2025 10:22:38    2600287

A great player a great manager and a legend of the gaa.

brayballer (Wicklow) - Posts: 30 - 03/04/2025 11:19:50    2600300

As a Dub, to me he was the devil back in the 70/80s. Has there been a more quintessential Irshman?
A proper legend, RIP MIcko.

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8715 - 03/04/2025 11:59:31    2600309

An extraordinary Gaelic footballing Genius..
A Super Ledgend of a Man.

supersub15 (Carlow) - Posts: 3150 - 03/04/2025 12:54:50    2600327

An icon of our games and our country. A fantastic player, a legendary manager and a persona that was almost larger than the game itself at times. For anyone writing about the history and evolution of the GAA, he will be a major part of it.
Tá do chuid déanta agat Micko, agus i bhfad níos mó lena chois.

WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2265 - 03/04/2025 12:55:45    2600329

An Extraordinarely Gaelic Footballing Genious.
A Super Ledgend of a Man.

supersub15 (Carlow) - Posts: 3150 - 03/04/2025 12:57:42    2600332

An absolute legend of the GAA.. Improved every team that he ever managed.. unlike some of the spoofers who are going from county to county nowadays.. May he rest in peace…!

ForeverBlue2 (Cavan) - Posts: 3682 - 03/04/2025 13:15:14    2600335

RIP to a great man, he was an absolute gentleman.

Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 2229 - 03/04/2025 13:16:03    2600336

A true GAA great and Legend. Sad day for the sport RIP.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 3994 - 03/04/2025 13:21:30    2600337

Wicklow 1-15 Down 0-17.

Thank you Micko.

sponger (Wicklow) - Posts: 2922 - 03/04/2025 13:33:16    2600342

Saddened to hear of Micko's passing. At a time when the word legend is bandied about far too easily Micko was a true GAA legend and icon.

As a Kildare man he gave me memories that will ladt until my dyiing day. The famous 13 men victory over Laois in '97, the three game saga with Meath. The glory that is '98, although sadly didn't end with Sam still brought us unforgettable days, ending the Dublin hoodoo, winning our first Leinster in 42 years. And 2000, the comeback against Offaly and coming from six points down to beat the Dubs in the Leinster Final.

We will never see his likes again.

Deepest sympathy to the O'Dwyer family.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

LilywhiteGael (Kildare) - Posts: 118 - 03/04/2025 15:20:58    2600376

A nice article on the great Micko... 12 All Ireland's as a player & manager... unbelievable... it may never be beaten (I say may as you never know who of the Dubs may get into management) https://www.gaa.ie/article/in-omos-mick-o-dwyer

Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1240 - 03/04/2025 15:46:17    2600380

One of the best Football men ever. Absolutely a Legend!

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 15277 - 03/04/2025 16:54:01    2600396

The only thing I can compare the summer of 2003 in Laois to, is the atmosphere during Italia 90. Incredible personality and helped bring Laois people some of the best moments of their lives.

Malonemagic (Laois) - Posts: 817 - 03/04/2025 17:05:41    2600399

A legend, RIP Micko. Condolescenes to his family and the Kerry GAA community.

Sligonian (Sligo) - Posts: 1816 - 03/04/2025 17:23:29    2600405

RIP Micko, one of the greatest players and managers we will ever have, an absolute legend of a man.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a ainm dilís.

Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 3153 - 03/04/2025 17:44:18    2600408