Cork GAA have led the tributes to the late Jimmy Lynam after his passing this past weekend.

The two-time All-Ireland winner passed away on Sunday at the age of 100. He has been the oldest surviving Cork All-Ireland hurling medal winner having lifted the Liam MacCarthy Cup with the Rebels in 1952 and 1953.

Lynam also won numerous senior county medals in hurling and football with his clubs Glen Rovers and St Nick's, as well as a Harty Cup title with the North Monastery school.

His funeral is set to take place today (Wednesday), with Requiem Mass at 12noon in the North Cathedral and funeral afterwards to St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Kilcully.

“Cork GAA is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jimmy Lynam at the age of 100 years,” read a post on the official Cork county board website.

“Jimmy served the GAA in Cork with distinction, both as a player and an administrator. He was a highly decorated player with Glen Rovers and St Nick’s, his beloved clubs, to whom he devoted a lifetime of service.

“He was a multiple senior county medal winner in hurling and football, and a Harty Cup winner with the North Monastery. He won two All-Ireland senior hurling titles with Cork, in 1952 and 53, sharing success with his fellow clubman Christy Ring.

“Jimmy’s recent 100th birthday celebrations saw many well-deserved tributes paid in his honour, as he was a popular figure and a great ambassador for the GAA and its values. As we now mourn his passing, we recall a life well-lived. Cork GAA extends its condolences to Jimmy’s family and to Glen Rovers and St Nick’s.

“Suaimhneas síoraí dó.”

Glen Rovers posted on social media: "We extend our sincere sympathy to the family of club legend Jimmy Lynam RIP who has passed away.

"Jimmy gave a lifetime of service to our clubs Glen Rovers and St Nicks on and off the field. He was an All-Ireland senior (championship) winner with Cork and a friend to us all."

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