Many tributes have been paid on Twitter to the legendary Radio Kerry commentator Weeshie Fogarty who passed away yesterday.

Aged 77, Weeshie was a former Killarney Legion and Kerry player, coach and referee as well as an award-winning broadcaster. His Terrace Talk sports show every Monday night was one of the most popular programmes on local radio.

 

Weeshie Fogarty always told me I could have made a success of my life if I had joined @LegionGAA instead of @DrCrokesGAA when I arrived into #Killarney to work for #TheKerryman newspaper! (I went on holidays with his mother in 1982!) A true Gent. #RIPWeeshie

— Des Cahill (@sportsdes) November 18, 2018

We lost a truly passionate GAA man today with the passing of Weeshie Fogarty. Loved listening to him as a young fella on @radiokerry @radiokerrysport . He was an absolute gentleman. He’ll finally be able to catch up with his good friend Liam Higgins. Sleep well Weeshie. 💚💛

— Bryan Sheehan (@BryanSheehan9) November 18, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of the legendary Weeshie Fogarty. What a wonderful man, great friend & superb broadcaster. I loved his company & listening to his beautiful Kerry accent and words always made the world a better place & brought a smile to my day. RIP Weeshie.

— Marty Morrissey (@MartyM_RTE) November 18, 2018

So sad to hear of the passing of Weeshie Fogarty this morning. Brought hairs up on the neck when he was in full flow with @radiokerrysport A true gentleman and loved calling into him for a chat. Also a great love for basketball. May he rest in peace #KerryLegend #terracetalk

— Kieran Donaghy (@starryboy14) November 18, 2018

Saddened to hear of the passing of @radiokerry legend Weeshie Fogarty, to this day he’s the only man who got my father, Danny and I into a room for an interview all at once. Weeshie epitomised everything that’s great about Kerry, his passion for sport was heard far and wide #RIP pic.twitter.com/jdBrRi4gzs

— Michael Healy-Rae (@MHealyRae) November 18, 2018

We are very saddened to hear this morning of the death of Weeshie Fogarty, who was a columnist with this paper for many years. Weeshie was also a renowned radio broadcaster, an author, a Kerry footballer and, above all, a great family man, and a wonderful friend to all. RIP.

— The Kerryman (@kerryman_ie) November 18, 2018

Beautiful montage of a King of the kingdom compiled by ⁦@radiokerry⁩ here. https://t.co/yUBbDyHdU0

— Audrey Galvin (@finuge) November 18, 2018

On behalf of everyone at St Pauls Basketball Club we pass on our condolences to the family of the late Weeshie Fogarty. A very talented footballer but also a brillant basketball player. May he rest in peace @BballIrl pic.twitter.com/C4HVllPmwK

— St.Pauls Basketball (@stpaulsbc) November 18, 2018

Weeshie Fogarty RIP 💔
Broadcaster, wordsmith, gentleman, hero.

I’m so glad I worked with him, I’m lucky I knew him.

Thinking of his radio family @radiokerry, his wonderful wife Joan and all his family 😢

— Sinead Spain (@sineadspain) November 18, 2018

We extend sympathy on the passing away of Weeshie Fogarty RIP to his wife Joan, daughters Denise & Carolann - Secretary & Scor Officer-@LegionGAA , son Kieran. Extended family and so many friends.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis@radiokerrysport

— East Kerry GAA (@EastKerryGAA) November 18, 2018

Genuinely saddened to hear of the death of Weeshie Fogarty this morning, one of the few Kerry people universally known by his first name. He was a mine of knowledge on Kerry football, the voice of the county, and just lovely easy company to be with. RIP.

— Paul Brennan (@Brennan_PB) November 18, 2018

Ah god. Heartfelt condolences to the family of Weeshie Fogarty. He was the voice of our county. An absolute gentle man.

— Sinéad Kissane (@sineadkissane) November 18, 2018

What a legacy #weeshiefogarty has left behind. Like many homes across the kingdom, I grew up in a house where @radiokerry was the permanent backdrop to our lives, and the ever lyrical Weeshie was the jewel in the crown. The first “celebrity” I ever met. Intensely Kerry. RIP

— Louise Galvin (@lougalvin4) November 18, 2018

Very saddened to hear of Weeshie Fogarty's passing,a real character! He had a unique Radio voice that you wouldn't forget, always enjoyed listening to Terrace talk.His coverage of Mayo & Kerry games was always top class! Rest In Peace! Thoughts with all in @radiokerrysport

— L. NíHéineacháin (@LaobhaoiseNihE) November 18, 2018

So sorry to hear of the passing of Weeshie Fogarty. I only had a few interactions with him over the years but what a warm and helpful gentleman. And that voice. Take care Weeshie. Sympathies to all his family and friends.

— Adrian Eames (@AdrianEames1) November 18, 2018

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