Celebration of ‘quiet and humble’ man told football and hurling star had ‘made a final leap in his life and he’s leapt into heaven’
“There was great joy and celebration of course on Cork’s victory, and they were welcomed and hosted in a very hospitable manner by the folks in Thurles. On the way back they were discussing future prospects for Cork in a hopeful and optimistic manner.
He said McCarthy’s loved ones and GAA fans generally were “stopped in their tracks” by the suddenness of his passing. “He didn’t have to say Teddy McCarthy or Teddy Mac. Teddy was so famous and so admired and respected throughout the country in GAA circles… with famous people, you don’t have to mention a surname.”
“It has been absolutely incredible. We are blown away... to see people from Northern Ireland and all corners of Ireland coming to show their support.” “I would not rate myself to be a very strong and powerful man but at the same time, I don’t cry very easily.He said the dual-code star had been known for “the leap into the air” to catch a sliotar or football.
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