The tributes have been flowing since news broke this morning of the legendary Mick O’Dwyer’s death.

The Waterville native won four All-Ireland SFC titles with Kerry as a player before guiding his native county to eight Sam Maguire Cup triumphs as manager.

Kerry GAA led the tributes to ‘Micko’ with a statement released this morning which began: “Kerry GAA was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of ​Mick O’Dwyer this morning. Affectionately known as ‘Micko’, he was more than just a legendary figure in Kerry GAA he was a symbol of pride for the county – spanning decades.”

Mick O' Dwyer, Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.https://t.co/9yurmFcxSE pic.twitter.com/hFAxGe3A32

— Kerry GAA (@Kerry_Official) April 3, 2025

I am deeply saddened at the passing of Mick O’Dwyer - an icon of Gaelic Games.

Micko lived and breathed Gaelic football. He embodied everything good about the game - dedication, ambition, positivity and community.

My sympathies to all his family and the entire GAA community. pic.twitter.com/omyEA2Kcxl

— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) April 3, 2025

"We've lost one of our greatest."

Kieran Donaghy shares a beautiful account of Mick O'Dwyer's legacy, following the Kerry legend's passing.@Team_Optimum | #UnlockMoreYou#KerryGAA #GAA pic.twitter.com/P4MADDmNl6

— Off The Ball (@offtheball) April 3, 2025

Mick O'Dwyer imithe ar shlí na fírinne 🕊️

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam 🙏 pic.twitter.com/C0zuOq8171

— Spórt TG4 (@SportTG4) April 3, 2025

Codladh sámh Micko.

And thank you.

💚💛 pic.twitter.com/h9jYf6mdKz

— GPA (@gaelicplayers) April 3, 2025

Mick O’Dwyer has sadly passed away this morning at the age of 88.

The word legend gets passed around too often… but Mick O’Dwyer is a GAA legend.

Thanks for the memories Mick. pic.twitter.com/4GEYH3YaDS

— Score Beo (@Score_Beo) April 3, 2025

It is with deep sadness that Wicklow GAA has learned of the passing of Mick O'Dwyer.
Mick managed our Senior Footballers with passion and dedication from 2006 to 2011.
Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his sons John, Robbie, and Karl, and the entire O'Dwyer family. pic.twitter.com/yZ1aCmqBXY

— Official Wicklow GAA (@wicklowgaa) April 3, 2025

"I had a marvellous run, but wasn't I lucky to be born in Kerry?" - @MartyMofficial looks back on the remarkable life of the great Mick O'Dwyer, who has died aged 88. #RTEgaa pic.twitter.com/h9PVhDYOWi

— RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) April 3, 2025

He did the county some service 🏳️ For a time in the 1990s Kildare GAA was in dreamland with an All-Ireland Final appearance and numerous thrilling Leinster Finals. What a colossus of the game Mick O'Dwyer was. There'll be some wake in the Kingdom this weekend no doubt. RIP. pic.twitter.com/KvznYlQzqr

— Joe Donnelly (@kildarejoe) April 3, 2025

It is with tremendous sadness today that we learn of the passing of one of Ireland’s greatest GAA icons, Mick O’Dwyer.

Mick’s contribution to Irish sport and community life was extraordinary.

My statement: pic.twitter.com/HxnQ4vDRy1

— Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) April 3, 2025

GAA President Jarlath Burns has extended the sympathies of the Association to the family of the late @Kerry_Official hero Mick O’Dwyer who has passed away at the age of 88. #GAABelong

— The GAA (@officialgaa) April 3, 2025

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