Many tributes have been paid on social media to Tipperary dual star Eddie Connolly, who passed away following a two-year battle with cancer last night.

Here is just a selection of them:

So sad to hear of the passing of Eddie Connolly. My Thoughts are with his family,friends & teammates. #rip Eddie

- Henry Shefflin (@ShefflinHenry) September 18, 2015

My sympathies to The family,friends & all @Loughmore_Gaa on Eddies passing. What an unbelievable person #character may he rest in peace.

- Seánie Tobin (@Tellytobin) September 18, 2015

RIP Eddie Connolly. A legend gone but never forgotten. Thoughts & prayers with family, friends and all in @Loughmore_Gaa.

- Shane McGrath (@Shaneytweet) September 18, 2015

RIP Eddie Connolly. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. pic.twitter.com/Ods7KKMxnz

- Tipp Supporters Club (@TippSupporters) September 18, 2015

Rip Eddie Connolly. True gent and inspirational warrior. Thoughts and prayer with his family and friends and @Loughmore_Gaa community.

- cathal barrett (@cbarrett2107) September 18, 2015

RIP Eddie Connolly. A true warrior & inspiration to us all. Thoughts are with his family & friends. @Loughmore_Gaa pic.twitter.com/QNdcTCLQ1i

- Shane Long (@ShaneLong7) September 18, 2015

The sad news has reached us that Eddie has passed away He was a gent & warrior He has left an amazing legacy& thoughts are with his family

- Score4Eddie (@Score4eddie) September 18, 2015

It is with great sadness that we learned this morning of the death of Eddie Connolly. Eddie battled his illness... http://t.co/AdnyMvZsx1

- Loughmore-Castleiney (@Loughmore_Gaa) September 18, 2015

Thoughts and prayers with family and friends of @TipperaryGAA and @Loughmore_Gaa Eddie Connolly RIP pic.twitter.com/OjR6rhdtII

- GPA (@gaelicplayers) September 18, 2015

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