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Post by trevor73 on Dec 15, 2012 12:56:14 GMT
Hate having to post this but just learnt from Tony Leen on Twitter that Paidi O Se has died. Absolutely gutted. Will never forget him as a player and then for bringing Sam back home.
Trevor
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2012 13:01:36 GMT
This is shocking news,just seen it on RTE,the man that ended our famine in 1997,but my best memory of Paidi was watching Kerry Golden Years as a young fella and watching him in action,what a super player he was,RIP Paidi
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Post by brogin41 on Dec 15, 2012 13:03:11 GMT
Shocked and saddened today to hear of Paidí's passing. Ní bheidh a leithidí aris ann!!
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Post by peanuts on Dec 15, 2012 13:07:58 GMT
Very,very sad. RIP Paidi.
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Post by trevor73 on Dec 15, 2012 13:10:07 GMT
Three members of The Golden Years side now gone - Paidi Tim Kennelly & John Egan
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Post by undercovereustace on Dec 15, 2012 13:19:04 GMT
Sad indeed to hear this. I thought Padi would go on forever. One of my favourite Kerrymen. Rest in Peace, Padi.
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Post by sullyschoice on Dec 15, 2012 13:19:33 GMT
I am gutted. This is terrible news. God love him and protect his family
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Post by dart on Dec 15, 2012 13:31:49 GMT
Poor Paidi. Very sad news. One of Kerry's greatest ever people. RIP.
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Post by Ard Mhacha on Dec 15, 2012 13:33:24 GMT
I'm absolutely speechless. Paidi was a big hero of mine growing up, along with lots of other Kerry players. He was a tough, no nonsense defender, who gave 100%.
We stopped in his pub a few years ago, and there he was sat at the bar. We chatted to him for a few minutes and got a few photos with him. Absolutely genuine guy. In February after Armagh beat Kerry, we did the tour of the Dingle peninsula again, and was gutted his pub wasn't opened yet. Would have loved to have stopped there again.
A true legend. One of the greatest.
Thanks for the memories.
My condolences to his family.
RIP Paidi.
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Post by ballybunion on Dec 15, 2012 13:34:05 GMT
This is very, very sad news. He was too young to die. Slán a Phaidi ní dhéanfaimid dearmad ort go deo. Sympathies to the family.
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Post by kerrysyl on Dec 15, 2012 13:39:37 GMT
So very sad,we won't see his like again,shocking news condolences to all the o'se family
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Post by ballynamona on Dec 15, 2012 13:39:45 GMT
RIP Paidi, very sad news. Condolences to his family.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2012 13:41:01 GMT
Rip paidi
Condolences to his family and friends.
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Post by lorr29 on Dec 15, 2012 13:57:21 GMT
Just shocked its such a cliché but they broke the broke the mould when they made Paidi. I'm sure we all have our stories and memories about the man. I met him twice in my lifetime most recently at AI, he had sunk a few adn was full of banter...the word legend is used to often but not today...Rest in Peace Paidi and condolences to the family. Gone much too soon...
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Post by bouncingsoul on Dec 15, 2012 13:57:42 GMT
Awful news. RIP Paidi. Condolences to his family.
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Post by Ballyfireside on Dec 15, 2012 14:10:15 GMT
So so sad, a man of his physical stamina, as hardy a buck as you could imagine, impossible to believe. No doubt I will revisit this legend in my poetry as all I need is inspiration and did this boy ooze of it and which is the final test of a man.
I had already penned a light hearted enough one about him in Two Beautiful Kerrymen and also a bit about the families (i.e. Golden era team and Ó Sé) in Efficiency, On and Off The Pitch. A new chapter now unfolds and I might just do a one on that Golden Era team.
Lesser us argued about the pen vs the sword while others walked the walk.
Condolences to his family, or should we say families, and friends.
RIP old boy and watch over us.
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Post by kerrygold on Dec 15, 2012 14:51:16 GMT
Very sad news, condolences to the OSe family. Rest In Peace.
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Post by fenit67 on Dec 15, 2012 14:55:34 GMT
Laochra Gael, Laochra don Riocht, Laochra don chaid. Condolences to his family. I hope this link to happier days works . Go raibh maith agat a Phaidi
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Post by haryegsnbaken on Dec 15, 2012 15:22:47 GMT
Sad Sad news.
Condolences to the O Sé family at this sad time.
R I P.
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Post by peig on Dec 15, 2012 15:45:10 GMT
Suaimhneas sÃoraà ort, a Ph.O.
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Post by kot on Dec 15, 2012 15:59:15 GMT
Devastating news. R.I.P to a great man and footballer. Brought joy during our greatest period and the man who unlocked the door to arguably our next greatest period!
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Post by Kingdomson on Dec 15, 2012 16:04:01 GMT
Shocked and very sad at the news that Paidí has left us far too soon. My deepest condolences at this sad time to the O’ Sé family.
R I P. Paidí O'Sé.
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Post by Mickmack on Dec 15, 2012 16:11:16 GMT
Irish Times.com
Páidí Ó Sé
ANNE LUCEY and EMMET RIORDAN
Former Kerry football manager and player Páidí Ó Sé has died at the age of 57. The eight times All-Ireland winner died suddenly at his home in Ard a’ Bothar, Ventry earlier today.
He is suspected to have suffered a heart attack. Emergency services were called to the scene.
The news has come as a great shock to the football world and in particular to those who played under him as manager of two winning Kerry teams.
A large contingent of those players were preparing to attend the wedding of former Kerry captain Diarmuid Murphy who was getting married in Dingle today.
Kerry footballer and captain Dara Ó Cinnéide was on his way to the wedding today when he paid his tribute. He said he was still shaking with shock at the news. Páidí was "Kerry to the core," Mr Ó Cinnéide said.
Mr Ó Cinnéide added: “The craic seemed to go out of football when Páidí went - this is no reflection on managers who came after him. But football as a game seemed to get more serious.
“Every footballer of my generation has stories about Páidí - he was a well-spring for the stories and the craic. He was Kerry to the core.”
Mr Ó Sé is survived by his wife Máire, his daughters Neasa and Siún and his son Pádraig Óg.
He is also survived by his brother Tom. An older brother Micheál, father of Darragh, Tomás and Marc died 10 years ago.
He began his working life as a garda, but entered the pub business and established his well-known pub and function room at the Ard a' Bothar crossroads west of Ventry.
Chairman of the Kerry County Board, Patrick O’Sullivan, today expressed his deepest sympathies to the Ó Sé family in a
statement.
It read: “It is with deep regret that Coiste Chontae Chiarraí has been informed of the unexpected death earlier this morning of one of the county’s most outstanding footballers, Paidí Ó Sé.
“The chairman of Coiste Chontae Chiarraí, Mr Patrick O'Sullivan, on behalf of all GAA Gaels, wishes to express his deep sympathy to the Ó Sé family on this sad occasion.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.”
Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan, offered his condolences to the wife, children, family and friends of Ó Sé, whom he played alongside for Kerry.
“I was shocked to hear this morning of the death of Páidi Ó Sé. Páidi and I were colleagues on the football field for over ten years, but were friends for much longer,” said Deenihan.
“Páidí will be remembered not only as one of the greatest footballers of his time and also as a very successful manager guiding Kerry to two All-Ireland victories. His talent, commitment and energy were legendary.
“Páidí’s lifetime of achievement earned him great respect, both in Kerry and across the country. His death, so unexpectedly and at so young an age, is a great loss. I would like to extend my deep condolences to his wife Máire, and children Neasa, Siún and Pádraig Óg on their loss.”
Fine Gael TD and former Mayo, Galway and Leitrim manager, John O’Mahony also paid tribute, saying: “As someone who played against him and managed Galway against him in an All-Ireland final in 2000, Páidí became a personal friend over the years and I am deeply shocked at his sad passing.
“Páidí was a great servant of the GAA, as a player and a manager, and he was the life and soul of the party wherever he went. His contribution to the GAA for Kerry and nationally was immense. My sympathy is with his family; his wife Máire and his three children, Neasa, Siún and Pádraig Óg at this difficult time.
“Back in 2001, I accompanied Páidí on all-star trip to Dubai and in the 70s I played against him for Mayo in an All-Ireland final and his prowess in the sporting world was match only by his great companionship off the field. His loyalty to the people he knew and to the GAA was remarkable. He will be sorely missed.”
Past and present players also expressed their shock and sadness at his death on social media.
On Twitter, Dublin footballer Bernard Brogan wrote: “Very sad to hear about Páidí Ó Sé! A legend of the GAA! #RIP.”
Former Armagh footballer Steven McDonnell tweeted: “Shocked to hear of the death of Kerry legend Paidi O'Se. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.”
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Post by Mickmack on Dec 15, 2012 16:13:08 GMT
I always thought Paidi was indestructible.
The sense of sadness is palpable
Condolances to his family and friends
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Post by riverfeale on Dec 15, 2012 16:14:32 GMT
A massive loss to the GAA and the people of Kerry, Legend, Passion, Idol, Inspiration, Motivator, Determination to succeed at every task put in front of him in sport, business, and life, A great story teller, fantastic company, and above all a melted Rogue ! PO my ould friend I will miss you and the chats and pints we shared talking football, politics and life, To Maire, Neasa, Suin, and Padraig Og my deepest sympathy, Rest in peace, We will never see your likes again
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Post by hurlingman on Dec 15, 2012 16:23:21 GMT
Three members of The Golden Years side now gone - Paidi Tim Kennelly & John Egan Dont forget Liam Higgins he was part of the back room team and he's also gone
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Post by kykk on Dec 15, 2012 16:25:52 GMT
RIP Paidi, will never forget his fistycuffs with Dinny Allen in Parc ui Caoimh was that 78/79 not old enough to rember but have seen the video,how old are Paidi's kids very tough on them time of year espically
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Post by veteran on Dec 15, 2012 16:47:43 GMT
It is difficult to accept that this man would ever die, not to mention dying at such a young age. Because he was indestructible on the football field , one felt that he would be equally invulnerable in life. Sadly, legends and warriors and characters are not immune to a visit from the grim reaper. They are as defenceless as the rest of us but with one difference. They do attain a form of eternity in this life. Their achievements are indelible. As long as young men pull on that green and gold jersey the deeds, the extraordinary deeds of Paidi, will be recalled.
How good was Paidi? His shift on the Kerry team was divided between right half back and right corner back. You would be dancing on a head of a pin in deciding in which position he was more effective. After that , you could ruminate on whether you had seen a better/as good a Kerry player in either position. Some people, who have seen both, would put Sean Murphy marginally ahead as a wing back. I only saw Sean towards the end of his playing career, even though I did see him in 1959 when he was sensational. So, on the question of Sean versus Paidi I will plead insufficient exposure to the former. Realistically, over the past fifty years, that leaves only two players, one for each position, to challenge Paidi for numero uno. How poignant, on this indescribably sad occasion, that those two challengers come from Paidi's blood line- Marc and Tomas. It is unnecessary, indeed inappropriate, to take the comparisons between these three any further. The fact that over such a long period I can think of only a few Kerry players to rank with Paidi in those positions gives an indication of his worth. That's how good Paidi was.
If my memory serves me properly, Paidi played, believe it or believe it not, on the forty for the Kerry minors. Probably, the first time I saw him play for the Kerry seniors would have been about October/November circa 1973. It was an NFL game against Cork. It was played in the Mar* because Pairc Ui Chaoimh was being refurbished at the time. He was playing at right corner back and a high ball came in between himself and his opponent. The ball appeared to be sailing over their heads but Paidi seemed to twist his body in mid air and brought it down. It was an effort that drew a gasp from the crowd. Remember, Cork were All-Ireland champions at the time and nobody had heard of this upstart at senior inter county level. He drew a lot of gasps in subsequent years.
Of course, apart from his playing exploits, he managed Kerry to win two All-Irelands, winning in 1997 when we thought we might never win again. Indeed, he secured the NFL as well that year.
You often hear of a player being tough but fair. This is often a euphemism for a nasty one. There is no disputing Paidi was tough, being immensely strong and fearless. Looking back over his career, I cannot recall Paidi being involved in any off the ball incident. There was no hacking or punching , trying to intimidate an opponent. His very presence seemed to be the intimidating factor. Indeed, on one notorious occasion it was his opponent who tried his hand at pre match intimidation. That poor man finished on his backside. Aye, he was tough all right. Played it whatever way the opponent desired.
That dash, that ball hop, that stride forward ,flash into the mind's eye. Few players epitomised the spirit, the resilience , the glory of the Kerry footballer like Paidi. Paidi is dead . He inherited the Kerry legacy, embellished it and bequeathed it in the fashion expected from the wearers of the green and gold. May God look after you, Paidi.
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Post by Ballyfireside on Dec 15, 2012 17:49:41 GMT
There is now a new resonance to a few lines I penned of old:
At the setting of the sun the day’s work is done
Different Kings of Kingdom They walk among us, they talk they move among us, they eat They joke among us, they scold they cod-act and they are friendly But we know they are different
They sing and they recite they tell stories through the night They fish, they hunt and they follow horse and hound But we know they are different
When the heat comes on they scent battle and the need to fight They rise above the call facing every foe in sight
Until the war is won the chattels homeward bound At the setting of the sun the day’s work is done
The race of races run our place in the race is one Our race at the helm won in a playground full of fun
That's the difference and that's how we know The Kings of Kingdom they are different
So different
If it wouldn't be inappropriate to dedicate this work to one Páidí Ó Sé then it is done!
BTW Veteran, that was a brilliant concluding turn of phrase there you had.
I have also just seen a pure classic in The Irish Times re Páidí doing his preps against The Dubs in the '70's - "He was limbering up buck naked in the dressing jumping up and down so hard that his head hit the ceiling". Oh boy, I bet we won that one, and I bet he didn't feel a thing! To me this ultimately defined him, he was psyched up for it and by hell only one man would own the ball that day. The Irish Times also have that brilliant black and white photo of him as he delivered the captain's winning speech, fear sásta ar fad.
We live in hard times and we have lost a hero but we also have a lot to be thankful for. A bitter sweet day.
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Post by ballynamona on Dec 15, 2012 19:44:14 GMT
Veteran
That is a great tribute to Paidi, he was as you say a man with few peers as a player.
I need to hold my hand up and say that I have said uncomplimentary things about Paidi the manager on this forum. Today is not the day for such talk. I only mention this to preface the following quote from Theodore Roosevelt:
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat. "
I think that quote is very appropriate today. I think few, if any people, had the overt passion that Paidi had for Kerry football. But he was more than someone who wore his heart on his sleeve, he was also very thoughtful regarding football. It's worth pointing out that Kerry were often thrilling to watch under Paidi's management.
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