TRIBUTES HAVE BEEN paid following the death of popular Cork sports broadcaster Paudie Palmer.
Palmer, who worked with Cork local radio station C103, was injured in an alleged hit-and-run during Christmas week and was left in a critical condition. He passed away in Cork University Hospital this morning.
A native of Templenoe in Kerry, Palmer was a longtime resident in West Cork and was immersed in local sport in the region. The much loved journalist was also a columnist with The Echo newspaper.
Several sporting figures have posted tributes in honour of his years of service to sports broadcasting, including jockey Aidan Coleman, golfer John Murphy and athlete Darragh McElhinney.
Cork GAA
Cork GAA are saddened to hear of the death of Paudie Palmer. Paudie has been a brilliant servant to our games over many years. The press box in Cork and around the country will be a lonely place without his presence. Sympathy to his wife and family at this very sad time. pic.twitter.com/16xsCOOHy8
— Cork GAA (@OfficialCorkGAA) January 8, 2023
Marty Morrissey
Absolutely devastated with the news that Paudie Palmer has died. We shared Commentary Boxes in Cork, Kerry,Thurles & Croke Park & every day there was a laugh & a story to be shared. I loved his company & he was a brilliant commentator. My sympathies to his family & all @C103Cork
— Marty Morrissey (@MartyM_RTE) January 8, 2023
John Murphy
Rest in Peace Paudie Palmer. An incredibly charismatic man with so much passion for and commitment to his work. Thank you for everything you did for sports in West Cork and beyond, there will never be another quite like you
— John Murphy (@john_murphy5) January 8, 2023
Jacqui Hurley
Absolutely devastating news this morning to hear Paudie Palmer has died. Life is incredibly cruel.
— Jacqui Hurley (@jacquihurley) January 8, 2023
A teacher, a brilliant broadcaster & a pure rogue. He’ll be sorely missed from the airwaves in @C103Cork but it’s the real life chats we’ll miss most. He was larger than life. 💔
Des Cahill
Desperately sad news about Paudie Palmer. Sincere sympathy to his family & massive number of friends. Sleep Easy Paudie. https://t.co/jDJw2Jop69
— Des Cahill (@sportsdes) January 8, 2023
Aidan Coleman
RIP Paudie 💔 A man I’ve been lucky enough to know all my life, a great family friend, neighbour and supporter. #paudiepalmer pic.twitter.com/Jw1ydHuobU
— Aidan Coleman (@AidanColeman) January 8, 2023
Darragh McElhinney
Absolutely gutted to hear of the passing of Paudie Palmer. He was an iconic figure to everyone in Cork sporting circles and a gentleman to deal with. RIP
— Darragh McElhinney (@darraghmce) January 8, 2023
Claudine Keane
— Claudine Keane (@ClaudineKeane1) January 8, 2023
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