Jimmy Lynam, Cork hurling great and two-time All-Ireland winner, dies aged 100

A hurler's decorated career within the Cork GAA

Lynam played on the Cork teams that lifted the Liam MacCarthy Cup in 1952 and 1953 alongside his Glen Rovers clubmate Christy Ring.

RTÉ Sport reported that he was the oldest surviving Cork All-Ireland hurling medal winner.

At club level, Lynam won a remarkable seven Cork senior hurling championship titles with Glen Rovers, along with a Cork county title with the St Nicholas footballers.

Lynam also added the Harty Cup with the North Monastery school to his list of achievements throughout his tenured career.

His 100th birthday celebrations last year drew tributes from across the game. It is the second high-profile loss to the association in recent times, following the death of former GAA president Liam O'Neill.

"Cork GAA is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jimmy Lynam at the age of 100 years," said the association in a statement following Lynam's death.

Jimmy was a highly respected figure among the Cork sporting, serving Cork GAA "with distinction, both as a player and an administrator."

Glen Rovers led the tributes on social media, saying: "We extend our sincere sympathy to the family of club legend Jimmy Lynam RIP who has passed away.

"Jimmy gave a lifetime of service to our clubs Glen Rovers and St Nicks on and off the field. He was a friend to us all."

Cork GAA closed its tribute with the words "Suaimhneas síoraí dó", extending condolences to the Lynam family and to both clubs.

The 42 also confirmed the news, which comes with the hurling season fresh in the memory after this summer's All-Ireland final.