John Doyle RIP

Uachtarán Chumann Luthchleas Gael Criostóir Ó Cuana has paid tribute to former Tipperary player John Doyle who passed away today 29th December 2010 at the age of 80.

John "The Legend" Doyle had a long and distinguished career with Tipperary winning eight All Ireland medals out of 10 appearances with three in a row attained before he was 21 in 1949, 1950 and 1951.

A Holycross Ballyhcahill club man, his hurling career reaped a number of awards including one minor All Ireland medal, 10 Munster Senior medals and seven Railway Cup medals and also 11 National League titles.

He was a Tipperary selector, a member of GAA's Central Council and also a member of Tipperary county board.

"I wish to express my sincere sympathies and those of the whole of the GAA to the family of the late John Doyle who has sadly passed away today. "said an tUachtarán.

"John made an immense contribution to the Association over the course of his life. This spanned from his remarkable success on the hurling field with eight All Ireland medals sharing the honour with Christy Ring, right up to his contribution at national level. He is regarded as one of the best defenders ever to grace the game." He added.

He is survived by his wife Ann two sons and five daughters.

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