THE LIFE AND times of one of the greats of the GAA were chronicled last night with the extraordinary success of Kerry’s Mick O’Dwyer placed under the spotlight.
Micko aired last night on RTÉ One. RTE PlayerRTE Player
As well as revisiting the past, the 81-year-old also spoke of the present where he lives in his native Waterville. Despite his old age, his love for the game endures.
“I’d like to be in the sideline watching or in the stand and drop dead, that’s the way I’d like it to happen. I’d be quite happy if that happened. But not yet I’d hope for another while yet anyway.
“I’ve no more to do. I did it all. I got great enjoyment out of it and I wouldn’t change it for the world.”
I love Kerry football because of the likes of Micko. Epitomises everything I love about it. He breathes it. I’d listen to him all day. Would have loved to have played under under him. And one of the finest rogues we ever produced!!! #thegreatest 💪🏼🏐
Brilliant documentary on Micko, has some passion and love for the game still, exceptional bunch of players too, 10 finals in 12 years winning 8 says it all really, #micko
#micko give me my start when most thought he'd lost the plot. I'll alway be be greatful and honored that I got the opertuniity to have learned from #thegreatest.
The last hour with Micko I've been educated,enlightened & touched in what was a fantastic piece of history telling the greatest story about the greatest MAN-ager of them all..#Micko
I just feel better about life in general after watching that. A charming confidence encapsulated by a relentless passion for our wonderful sport. What a man, what a county, what a game....🏐🏐💚💛👏🏻👏🏻 #Micko
Is there a more of a GAA man around than #Micko.. managed an u14 team to win at the age of 79! He is exactly what the GAA is about and that’s the love of it no matter where or who he was with he gave it 110%.. super documentary @RTEgaa 👏
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'Legend' and 'The greatest' - tributes pour in after brilliant Mick O'Dwyer documentary
THE LIFE AND times of one of the greats of the GAA were chronicled last night with the extraordinary success of Kerry’s Mick O’Dwyer placed under the spotlight.
Loosehorse Television’s brilliant documentary ‘Micko’ aired on RTÉ One and illuminated the impact made by the Kingdom great.
His accomplishments as a player and manager with Kerry featured heavily along with his stints with Kildare, Laois and Wicklow.
As well as revisiting the past, the 81-year-old also spoke of the present where he lives in his native Waterville. Despite his old age, his love for the game endures.
“I’d like to be in the sideline watching or in the stand and drop dead, that’s the way I’d like it to happen. I’d be quite happy if that happened. But not yet I’d hope for another while yet anyway.
“I’ve no more to do. I did it all. I got great enjoyment out of it and I wouldn’t change it for the world.”
If you missed it, you can watch it back here on the RTÉ Player.
There was no shortage of tributes for O’Dwyer and acclaim for the production, including current and former Kerry stars.
David Moran
Tomás Ó Sé
Bryan Sheehan
Marc Ó Sé
Mike Quirke
The imprint O’Dwyer made on the game was reflected on the reaction of football stalwarts from other counties and hurling figures.
Andy Moran (Mayo)
Declan Browne (Tipperary)
Johnny Doyle (Kildare)
David Brady (Mayo)
Owen Mulligan (Tyrone)
Dick Clerkin (Monaghan)
Richie Power (Kilkenny)
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Padraic Maher (Tipperary)
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Austin Gleeson (Waterford)
Henry Shefflin (kilkenny)
Shane Dowling (Limerick)
And the last word to one of the heroes of the great Kerry team that O’Dwyer managed to such great success.
Eoin ‘Bomber’ Liston
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Quiz: As Gaelic football’s greatest manager turns 80, how well do you know Micko?
‘He’d smile, wink at you and say a little comment about a lad: ‘He won’t be here in a few weeks”
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