The iconic former Wexford hurler Ned Wheeler has passed away.

Such a distinguished figure in the Faythe Harries club, Wheeler won three All Ireland medals with Wexford in 1955, 1956, and 1960.

Wheeler's inter-county career lasted 17 years also winning six Leinster and two National Hurling League titles.

Uachtarán CLG John Horan expressed the sympathies of the Association to his family and friends and said: "Ned Wheeler will forever be revered as an icon by the generation of hurling fans who reveled in his exploits for Wexford between 1949 and 1965.

"The extraordinary length of service is a testament to a player who was a three-time All-Ireland winner playing at midfield and centre forward and who could always be relied upon to give of his best for club, county and province.

"Ned and his colleagues on those Model County teams laid a path for the heroes who came after and exists right through to the present day."