Ireland has lost a terrific broadcaster and man.
Like the rest of the Irish nation, this writer is currently coming to terms with the tragic news that Bill O’Herlihy has passed away.
As a sign of respect to the gifted broadcaster, Irish people took to Twitter using his patented phrase to express their feelings of lose and respect towards a truly wonderful broadcaster.
https://twitter.com/odea_darren/status/602798541262716928
He gave us so many memories. RIP Bill O'Herlihy #Legend #OkeyDoke pic.twitter.com/cjJZsKxyfQ
— YBIG (@YouBoysInGreen) May 25, 2015
We'll leave it there so. RIP Bill O'Herlihy – a giant of sports broadcasting #okeydoke
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) May 25, 2015
10 World Cups, 10 Olympics & synonymous with many happy Irish moments. Bill O'Herlihy – some man for 1 man, gone too soon 🙁 #RIP #okeydoke
— Niall O’Keeffe (@NiallOK) May 25, 2015
Sad sad news this morning. RIP Bill, thanks for the memories #Okeydoke #WeWillLeaveItThereSo
https://t.co/bOLi48YwMO— Mary McGuire (@MaryMcGuire7) May 25, 2015
Very sad to hear of the passing of Bill O'Herlihy this morning. Sincere condolences to his family and friends #okeydoke #we'llleaveitthereso
— Kilmacabea GAA/LGFA (@KilmacabeaGAA) May 25, 2015
Not a big sports guy, but #Billoherlihy was a part of every Irish kids upbringing. #OkeyDoke Bill, sleep well
— Darren Gale (@DarrenGale_1) May 25, 2015
RIP to the legend Bill O'Herlihy 🍀⚽️ #okeydoke pic.twitter.com/VGcVKXQVSA
— ✨Gráinne Gallogly✨ (@GrainneGx) May 25, 2015
https://twitter.com/GregCorco/status/602802777694326784
Genuinely saddened by the passing of Bill O'Herlihy. Condolences to his family. So many incredible memories. Such a shock. #OkeyDoke
— Niall Swan (@NiallMacSuain) May 25, 2015
https://twitter.com/WWESheamus/status/602804335710441474
#RIPBill #okeydoke pic.twitter.com/GzTpGBUzjr
— Aidan Boswell (@AidanBoswell) May 25, 2015
#okeydoke is now trending in Ireland http://t.co/lnn4sEU0a6
— Trendsmap Ireland (@TrendsIreland) May 25, 2015
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