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Tadghie
Lyne
The Prince of Forwards
Tadghie Lyne's death on May 31st 2000 marked the passing of one
of the most legendary figures in the annals of Kerry football.
In his prime, the Killarney man was the star performer with the
Kerry teams which won All- Ireland titles in 1953-55-59. As a
wing-forward, he had few, if any equals, and his matchless talents
comprised a cocktail of wondrous skills.
Anticipation, ball-juggling finesse and an inherent ability to
kick scores from any angle and distance were just some of Tadghie's
many talents. It is doubtful if any Kerry team of any era boasted
a player with Taghie Lyne's abundance of talents. Tadghie was
aged 69 when he died.
He was born in Killarney town and helped St. Brendan's college
win the Munster cup in 1946 and 1947. He helped Dick Fitzgerald's
win the Kerry Co. Championship in 1951, and from here he was ever-present
with Kerry until 1960. He also excelled at snooker, billiards,
pitch & putt and helped Kerry to a senior basketball all-Ireland
title.
Weeshie visited Tadgh at his home in Castleisland to record this
priceless interview, the only one the Kerry legend ever gave in
his long and wonderful career.
Despite his failing health, this wonderful, unassuming man recalled
his greatest day of all - The day in 1955 when his magnificent
display helped power the Kingdom to a memorable victory over the
"unbeatable" Dublin team in a final that is still spoken
about as one of the greatest ever played.
Taghie played with Ireland in 1954-55-56 and with Munster in the
Railway cup from 1953 to 1957. For two successive seasons he was
Ireland's top scorer. This priceless Terrace Talk captures, for
posterity, the great career of one of Kerry's best-loved sons.
Tadghie Lyne, one of the GAA's greatest gentlemen.
Listen to Tadghie Lyne (Full listening
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Part 1>>
Tadghie discusses his first experiences in the GAA, and how he developed
his great talent.
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Part 2>> Bishop Bill Murphy
rings in and reminisces about Tadgh in his youth. Weeshie and
Eamonn Horan discuss Tadgh. Tadgh's views on the modern game and
how it compares to his own time in the GAA.
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Part 3>> Tadgh remembers
his greatest victories and homecomings, and his time in Kerry.
Weeshie and Eamonn share more anecdotes about Tadgh.
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Part 4>> Donie Sheehan
and Donal "The Duke" O' Connor rings in. Tadgh discusses
his family,his goalscoring and practicing. The tributes continue
to roll in and a song is sung for Tadghy.
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