Dublin GAA is in mourning following the passing of legendary football goalkeeper Paddy Cullen after a long illness.

Aged 80, Cullen was an iconic figure who won three All-Ireland SFC titles and four All-Stars during his 13 years between the posts for the Dubs. He was an integral part of 'Heffo's Army', which the great Kevin Heffernan-managed team of the 1970s was affectionately known as. 

Previously a soccer goalkeeper, the O'Connell Boys clubman made his Dublin senior debut in 1967 and played with the county until 1980. His penalty save from Galway's Liam Sammon in the 1974 All-Ireland final kickstarted a golden era for the GAA in capital. Dublin won All-Irelands in '74, '76 and '77, and enjoyed a famous rivalry with Kerry through that period. In addition, they also won six successive Leinster SFC titles.

Cullen went on to manage Dublin to a National League title in 1991 and an All-Ireland SFC final appearance against Donegal in 1992. He also oversaw the epic Leinster SFC four-game saga with Meath in '91.

Paddy is survived by his wife Ann and children Liz, Anthony and Andrew.

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