No i think that was Charlie Nelligan over the 94 Minors

kerryrowz (Kerry) - Posts: 833 - 16/12/2012 14:12:58    1311096

great player hard as they come with a smile on his face what more could you ask for. his autobiography was agreat read had the pleasure of a few pints in ventry many moons ago head still hasnt forgiven me. only one point conceeded in AI finals but i think paudge quinn also goaled in 86 though the great man like most of that kerry team were still having their tea in the changing rooms prior to their great comeback. definitely broke the mould with PO. RIP

reddoctor (Tyrone) - Posts: 1241 - 16/12/2012 14:26:40    1311099

legend, grew up watching him & the great kerry team on "kerry,s golden years". wont be the same now. rip legend

carlo (Carlow) - Posts: 277 - 16/12/2012 15:29:38    1311121

Páidí "They BROKE THE MOLD when they made you" Thanks and may you Rest In Peace.

danpaddyandy (Kildare) - Posts: 260 - 16/12/2012 15:30:09    1311122

Shocking news could,nt believe it when first heard. GAA has lost a true legend
R.I.P Paudi...

DUB1 (Dublin) - Posts: 5583 - 16/12/2012 15:39:56    1311127

sad news of a real gaa legend , R.I.P

appleboy (Armagh) - Posts: 479 - 16/12/2012 16:07:43    1311142

GOODBYE PAIDI
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

RAHKILL (Westmeath) - Posts: 395 - 16/12/2012 16:15:46    1311146

Slán leat a fhear. Ní fheicfimid a leithéad mar Pháidí Ó Sé riamh arís.

Ba rí peile agus rí na ríochta é.

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13833 - 16/12/2012 20:01:17    1311233

As has been often said, the word legend is over-used but Paidí really earned his legendary status. one point conceded in 10 All Ireland finals, a stand out performer on the greatest team of all time.
I was in his bar a few times but only once had a very brief chat. I was in awe in the presence of the man. The stuff of legend.
May he rest in peace

ballybannongael (Down) - Posts: 547 - 17/12/2012 08:37:20    1311264

I didn't watch it myself but I understand that Paidi was included in a roll of honour of deceased sports stars at the BBC SPOTY awards last night, which was a very nice touch.

brendtheredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 10897 - 17/12/2012 09:19:27    1311273

I saw that last night and thought it was great that he was included.

tinrylandman (Carlow) - Posts: 387 - 17/12/2012 09:37:21    1311280

One of the All Time greats gone.

RIP Paidi....

tribeinbrum (Galway) - Posts: 4155 - 17/12/2012 09:57:23    1311293

I heard the news early Saturday morning via a phonecall from a relative. I thought somebody had got their wires crossed. Sadly it was true. I'm deeply saddened by Páidí's death, especially as he was still a young man. I'm still in shock as most of Kerry and the GAA world is.

Páidí was a leader, a hard but fair footballer, attacked with flair, had great guts and determination which his 3 nephews later showed also.

I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times, the last time being February of this year. I arrived in Dingle on a lovely fresh Saturday morning with some friends. They left me as I parked the car near the Church in Dingle. I saw the King himself strolling up the street towards me, whistling, paper in hand. He didn't know me from Adam but I still said hello to him sheepishly as he passed. He stopped, smiled, shook my hand and said "Welcome to Dingle". I will always remember that, made my day.

His signed book will also be cherished.

A huge loss to Kerry, the GAA and Ireland as a whole. I still can't believe it. Deepest condolences to his wife and 3 children, and also to the rest of the Ó Sé clan.

R.I.P. Páidí

Cute_Kerry_Hoor (Kerry) - Posts: 2518 - 17/12/2012 10:10:39    1311296

Slan a Phaidi. An Ri marbh. Proud Kerryman, proud Gaeltacht man and proud Irishman. A rock. RIP.

Real Kerry Fan (None) - Posts: 2957 - 17/12/2012 11:09:14    1311312

I always loved watching Paidi..... even in the 5 in a row final against Offaly he gave an exibition. Paidi O Se and Mickey Sheehy my all time favourite footballers.... Lovely to see the BBC acknowledging his passing on their BBC Sports Personality Show last night....Rest in Peace Paidi.

kikfada (Louth) - Posts: 2091 - 17/12/2012 12:04:10    1311327

Cute_Kerry_Hoor

That's just one of the many stories I heard about Paidi O'Se since news of his death broke.

I grew up in the 80's and that Kerry team were sweeping all before them to glory. I used to love watching him play. I will always think of him first & foremost as a great player, probably the best defender I've ever seen in Gaelic football. People tend to say nice things about others when they pass, but I'd say this to anyone, if you show me a better defender ever than Paidi he'd be a genius. His use of his hands to tackle and win the ball was second to none and the way he strode upfield to score was really ahead of his time. He scored 0-2 in the 82 All-Ireland final, often forgotten because Kerry lost.

Even though he was obviously a talented manager, his management achievements were secondary to his playing achievements in my opinion. He was outstanding and a nice bloke too by all the accounts I've heard/read.

The GAA has lost an absolute legend. May he RIP.

slayer (Limerick) - Posts: 6484 - 17/12/2012 12:11:06    1311330

Nice touch from the BBC
A true legend
RIP Paidi

conordee (Galway) - Posts: 456 - 17/12/2012 12:34:47    1311339

Such a massive loss, still can't believe it, would have loving to meet the man..
Paidi's status would be nothing short of legendary.
RIP

Penguin1985 (Dublin) - Posts: 119 - 17/12/2012 12:41:57    1311342

Nice post Real Kerry Fan

A great Gaelic footballer that loved the sport. The story about Paidi's first game against Cork (as told by Paidi himself) and his meeting with Dinny Allen was brilliant...Dinny, after scoring with almost first touch, turns to Paidi and says "they'll be taking you off now boy"...needless to say it wasn't Paidi, of the two, that left the field first that day...

An icon, a legend of our great game. He'll be sadly missed but not forgotten.

bennybunny (Cork) - Posts: 3917 - 17/12/2012 13:30:26    1311363

C=K=H.

Nice Post.

Horsebox77 (Kerry) - Posts: 5491 - 17/12/2012 13:41:20    1311366