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Galway Football Legend Noel Tierney Has Died Aged 82

Monday, 11 November 2024 10:11

By Hannah Kelly

Noel Tierney claiming the ball during the 1966 All-Ireland final win over Meath. Image courtesy of RTÉ

The Milltown native was a prominent member of the three-in-a-row All-Ireland winning side of the 1960s, playing at full-back

The death has been announced of Galway football legend Noel Tierney at the age of 82.

The Milltown native was a prominent member of the three-in-a-row All-Ireland winning side of the 1960s, playing at full-back.

Tierney was crowned as Footballer of the Year in 1964.

His other honours included five Connacht Championships and a National League title with Galway in 1965, plus two Railway Cups with Connacht, including as captain in 1969.

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