Tributes flow after death of GAA commentator Paudie Palmer
January 08, 2023
The late Paudie Palmer. Pic credit: Cork GAA
Tributes have been paid following the death of Cork sports broadcaster Paudie Palmer on Sunday morning.
The 65-year-old was left in a critical condition after a two-vehicle collision at Dunkereen Cross in Innishannon, near Bandon, Co Cork on December 30th.
He passed away this morning at Cork University Hospital.
A native of Templenoe, Co Kerry, Mr Palmer was a teacher in Bandon, Co Cork, worked with local radio station C103FM and was also a columnist with The Echo newspaper.
Cork GAA and Tánaiste Micheál Martin were among those that paid tribute to Mr Palmer following his passing, while his god-daughter Claudine Keane, wife of former Republic of Ireland soccer star Robbie Keane, asked for prayers for her “lovely, talented and charismatic uncle Paudie" as he laid in hospital.
A man in his 30s has been charged and appeared before the courts in connection with the hit-and-run incident.
Cork GAA are saddened to hear of the death of Paudie Palmer. Paudie has been a brilliant servant to our games over many years. The press box in Cork and around the country will be a lonely place without his presence. Sympathy to his wife and family at this very sad time. pic.twitter.com/16xsCOOHy8
— Cork GAA (@OfficialCorkGAA) January 8, 2023
Absolutely devastated with the news that Paudie Palmer has died. We shared Commentary Boxes in Cork, Kerry,Thurles & Croke Park & every day there was a laugh & a story to be shared. I loved his company & he was a brilliant commentator. My sympathies to his family & all @C103Cork
— Marty Morrissey (@MartyM_RTE) January 8, 2023
The entire St. Brogan’s College community is heartbroken at the loss of our friend and colleague Paudie Palmer.
— St Brogan's College (@brogan_st) January 8, 2023
Paudie was the most amazing people person whose energy and positivity was catching.
Our thoughts go out to Collette and his family.
He will be forever missed. pic.twitter.com/PFUo5KAiIJ
RIP Paudie 💔 A man I’ve been lucky enough to know all my life, a great family friend, neighbour and supporter. #paudiepalmer pic.twitter.com/Jw1ydHuobU
— Aidan Coleman (@AidanColeman) January 8, 2023
Desperately sad news about Paudie Palmer. Sincere sympathy to his family & massive number of friends. Sleep Easy Paudie. https://t.co/jDJw2Jop69
— Des Cahill (@sportsdes) January 8, 2023
RIP Paudie Palmer. Devastating news. Thinking of his family and friends, and his colleagues at C103 and 96FM. https://t.co/XGc1AMrAVA
— Cork's RedFM Sport (@BigRedBench) January 8, 2023
A moments silence will take place at today's 3 Munster GAA pre-season games in tribute to the late Paudie Palmer.
— Munster GAA (@MunsterGAA) January 8, 2023
Sympathies to his family and wide circle of friends. https://t.co/PLLpzMRpzu pic.twitter.com/KW7lUmwDM9
TweetPaudie Palmer: 'Tremendous character, fabulous commentator and always one to keep the bright side out' https://t.co/ANr4SS12Ae
— EchoLive.ie (@echolivecork) January 8, 2023
