Tributes have been pouring in for Kieran O'Connor, the former Cork footballer and 2010 All-Ireland SFC winner who died this morning at the age of 41 following a long illness.

Very saddened to hear of the passing Kieran O'Connor. I was fortunate to play with Kieran with Aghada, and he was someone all of us aspired to be like. A true gentleman both on and off the field. Thoughts and prayers go out to the O'Connor family at this time. #friendsofkieran https://t.co/LqSq5mLxub

— Derek Bowler (@BowlerDerek) July 15, 2020

Very sad news, with the passing of Cork’s Kieran O'Connor.
Straight down the centre and a defence splitting pass.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis pic.twitter.com/fS5Vzt2MxX

— Ray Boyne (@AnalysisGaa) July 15, 2020

V sad news about Kieran O’Connor this evening. A warrior on the pitch and true to his code he battled his illness all the way to the end. Thoughts & prayers with his family and friends. RIP

— Anthony Moyles (@moylesiea) July 15, 2020

Sad to see the passing of Kieran O’Connor. Saw him play many times for Cork in those sunny days around 2010.

— Barry O'Sullivan (@runningfathlete) July 15, 2020

Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cork’s Kieran O’Connor. Very sad news. May he Rest In Peace. 🙏🏻

— John Duggan (@JohnDugganSport) July 15, 2020

Cork football has had an unreal amount of tragedy over the years. Kieran O’Connor joins John Kerins and Small Mick as All Ireland winners taken well before their time.

— Anthony O'Connor (@Antcon7062) July 15, 2020

V saddened to hear of the death of Aghada's Kieran O'Connor. A fine footballer. Sympathies to his family

— Ailbe O'Reilly (@ailbeoreilly) July 15, 2020

Kilworth GAA would like to offer its deepest sympathies to the friends and family of Kieran O’Connor on his sad passing. He will be sorely missed. May he rest in peace❤️ https://t.co/5DdED54rJo

— Kilworth GAA (@KilworthGaa) July 15, 2020

Desperately sad. RIP Kieran O’Connor, condolences to his family, friends, his community and his club https://t.co/11pU54iGZX

— Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (@Donnchadhol) July 15, 2020

Rest in Peace Kieran O' Connor. Tragic News, Thoughts are with his Family🙏Cancer is so Horrible pic.twitter.com/SIFpfGfPkp

— Buff Egan (@buff_egan) July 15, 2020

Sad sad day for Aghada, Cork Gaa and especially the O Connor family in the loss of a true Gent in Kieran. A fantastic person and a top class footballer. Had the pleasure to share a dressing room with him and also took a few roastings off him. RIP

— cian o riordan (@CoriordanO) July 15, 2020

Sad to hear of the passing of Kieran O’ Connor of @AghadaGAA and @OfficialCorkGAA. As player his contribution to both club and county was immense,as a person he was at a higher level who left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of ever meeting him. May he rest in peace

— Paudie Palmer (@PaudieP) July 15, 2020

We wish to express our heartfelt condolences to @AghadaGAA & @OfficialCorkGAA on the passing of a true warrior & gentleman Kieran O Connor. We fondly remember his Sigerson performances in the @CIT_ie jersey. Kieran's bravery, honesty & loyalty are his lasting legacies.

— Cork IT GAA (@corkitgaa) July 15, 2020

Comhbhrón ó chroí le muintir @AghadaGAA agus @friendsofkieran ar bhás Kieran O' Connor. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

— Naomh Abán (@NaomhAbanGAA) July 15, 2020

Thoughts are with the O Connor Family and all in @AghadaGAA on the passing of Kieran. I can't imagine the sadness his family and the parish down there feels. An East Cork man with an All Ireland football medal. Stuff of legend. May he rest in peace 🇳🇬

— Shane (@shanohar17) July 15, 2020

RIP Kieran O Connor, a fantastic sportsman. He will be missed! https://t.co/o3t5FEFWjb

— Meelin GAA (@MeelinGAA) July 15, 2020

Extremely sad news that we loose our great friend today Kieran.His fight , strength and drive won’t ever be forgotten.Deepest sympathies to his family and friends. https://t.co/2NdwETXdQV

— Eoin Cadogan (@cads3) July 15, 2020

Thoughts and prayers with the family of Kieran oconnor, an absolute warrior, RIP

— BLAKE (@BlakeMurphy2310) July 15, 2020