LEGENDARY GAA figure Teddy McCarthy has passed away at the age of 57.
The Cork native is best remembered for being the only player in GAA history to win both the Liam McCarthy(hurling) and the Sam Maguire(football) in the same year. In 1990, he won both All-Ireland titles.
McCarthy hit 0-03 in the 90 hurling final vs Galway before going on to play half-forward vs Meath in the football two weeks later.
The Glanmire player was born in 1964 and joined the Cork senior football team in 1985. Between then and 1996 he won two All-Ireland medals, six Munster medals and one All-Star. McCarthy's ten-year career with the Cork senior hurlers also saw him win two All-Ireland medals, three Munster medals and one National Hurling League medal.
On the club side, McCarthy played his club hurling with Sarsfields and his club football with Glanmire during his career.
The saddest news has rocked our club and community in the last hour, the passing of the much loved, Teddy McCarthy.
We extend our deepest condolences Oonagh, sons Cian and Niall, daughter Sinead and family and friends.
May he rest in peace.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. pic.twitter.com/2VJnSzTf9K— Glanmire GAA (@GlanmireGAA) June 6, 2023
After a spell as Sarsfields manager after his playing days had ended he led Bandon to the 2011 county IHC title. He spent a season as Laois senior hurling manager and had spells with Éire Óg and Kilworth.
His club side Glanmire offered their condolences on social media on Tuesday.
"The saddest news has rocked our club and community in the last hour, the passing of the much loved, Teddy McCarthy," said the Cork club.
"We extend our deepest condolences Oonagh, sons Cian and Niall, daughter Sinead and family and friends. May he rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis."
Sarsfields hurling club also added; "Very, very sad day for the club as our vice chairman and legend Teddy McCarthy has passed away."
Other famous Cork figures have offered their respects to the sad news. Former Munster player Ronan O'Gara said: "Rest In Peace Teddy McCarthy.Inspired all Cork young fellas no matter what sport you played.
Thoughts with his family and friends."
A book of condolences will be open at Cork City Hall from 11.30am on Thursday morning.
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