Former Dublin hurler and selector Mick Kennedy has passed away at the age of 89.

Mick, who was a former president of Faughs GAA club, will forever be remembered as the first player to score in a live televised GAA match when he struck the opening score while playing for Leinster against Munster in the 1962 Railway Cup final. He played in the previous year’s All-Ireland SHC final for Dublin against his native Tipperary, who prevailed by a point.

Prior to that, he partnered former Republic of Ireland striker Niall Quinn’s father Billy at midfield on Tipperary’s 1953 All-Ireland MHC winning team. Both men went on to play with Faughs after moving to Dublin with Mick winning county SHC medals in 1970, ’72 and ’73. He also won a Tipperary SFC medal with Clonmel Commercials in 1956 and served as a Dublin hurling selector from 1989 to ’93 under Lar Foley.

"It is with great sadness that news of the death of Mick Kennedy reached the club,” Faughs GAA said in a statement.

"When his playing days were over Mick maintained his interest in all things hurling and went on to become a selector and administrator in the club, serving a term as Club President. He also served as a selector on the Dublin senior hurling team.

"Mick was also an accomplished footballer and played for the renowned Kickhams club in Dublin having played minor football for Tipperary.

"Following an illustrious career Mick was always happy to sit down and regale his captivated listeners (especially when it was the younger generation) with a yarn or two about the 'Good Old Days' and how hurling was played back in the day.

“You will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all your friends in Faughs.”

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