Kevin Heffernan RIP

[5 Sams]

I'm in the middle of reading Teddy McCarthy's book and was reading last night about his time on the International Rules panel and how Heffo commanded total and utter respect from EVERYONE.

Another legend gone.....RIP Kevin.

[Armamike]

What he achieved with Dublin from the early 70s imo is the greatest ever feat in GAA football management. Dublin were a laughing stock for a few years before he took over. Open to correction, but it was basically the same bunch of players from the doldrums of the late 60s/early 70s that went on glory?  RIP.

[T Fearon]

Wasn't the same bunch of players,it was introducing the youngsters like Moran,Mullins,Drumm and persuading Keaveney to come out of retirement that did the trick.

[5 Sams]

What a photo!

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

Only one Heffo, the one and only. RIP

[orangeman]

Led Dublin out of the doldrums into the golden era.

Some player. Some manager. Some sportsman all round.

He had some innings compared to say Paidi etc. But still very a very sad and poignant occasion nonetheless.


If there's a footballing heaven, there'll be some crack now with Paidi and the boys. We're Kerry or Dublin the best ? What about Micko and Heffo ?

RIP.


PS What was with the o on the end of the Heff and Mick names ?

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

PS What was with the o on the end of the Heff and Mick names ?

'tis mainly a Dublin thing. Know what I mean, orangemano? 

[orangeman]

PS What was with the o on the end of the Heff and Mick names ?

'tis mainly a Dublin thing. Know what I mean, orangemano? 

Yes Srath Bano -

Mick Dwyer was held in high esteem in Dublin to have had Micko bestowed on him.

In Kerry always gets "Mick Dwyer".

[Hardy]

He was one of the greatest ever figures in the GAA. Brilliant at everything he turned his hand to - playing, coaching, man management as well as reaching the heights in his civilian career and made a huge contribution in each of those parts of life. A legacy his people can be proud of.

[Declan]

That's a great pic 5 Sams

[ziggysego]

A great figure within the GAA. RIP Kevin.

[The Hill is Blue]

Wouldn't it be fitting if the Dublin City Council or the Dublin County Board were to erect a statue to Kevin in the vicinity of Croke Park or Parnell Park? Kevin did more for his city and county over the past sixty years than anyone else I can think of.

[armaghniac]

A true great of the GAA. While we may scoff at the hype associated with the Dublin-Kerry thing in the 70s it marked an increase in interest in the GAA at a time when it was needed and so Heffernan was influential over the GAA in general.

It would be very appropriate for Dublin GAA to name a stand, an important trophy or mark the man in some significant way.

[red hander]

Wouldn't it be fitting if the Dublin City Council or the Dublin County Board were to erect a statue to Kevin in the vicinity of Croke Park or Parnell Park? Kevin did more for his city and county over the past sixty years than anyone else I can think of.

+1 a legendary Dub

[orangeman]

Wouldn't it be fitting if the Dublin City Council or the Dublin County Board were to erect a statue to Kevin in the vicinity of Croke Park or Parnell Park? Kevin did more for his city and county over the past sixty years than anyone else I can think of.

If they don't do it for Heffo, who will they do it for ?