Tributes have poured in after a well-known Dublin GAA fan Tommy Gunning passed away after a battle with illness.
The Drimnagh native passed away peacefully at St James' Hospital on Friday.
The Comeragh Road man was a lifelong supporter of Dublin GAA, and a member of the official Dublin Supporters Club.
He dedicated his life to the sport, and his local GAA club, Good Counsel, paid a glowing tribute to him on Facebook after learning of his passing.
They said: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Tommy Gunning.
"A legendary Dubs supporter and a long time club member, he will be missed on the terraces of Hill 16.
"Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam."
The Irish Handball Centre, where Tommy was known to frequent on matchday, also paid their respects.
They wrote: "Very sad news reached us today of the passing of Tommy Gunning.
"Tommy was a huge Dubs fan and was always to be found in the Handball Club on match days and I always enjoyed a talk and joke with him.
"Our sincerest condolences to the Gunning family and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
"May Tommy Rest in Peace."
And Tommy's fellow fans shared their own touching tributes.
One wrote: "Rest in peace to one of the biggest Dublin supporters Tommy Gunning, gone but never forgotten."
Another said: "So sad to hear the news this morning. I was proud to call Tommy my friend. Tommy enjoyed his trip with the club,to Chicago and New York and still talked about it in our last conversation. Rest In peace, my friend Tommy."
And a third shared: "Sad news, Tommy was obviously an amazing Dublin GAA supporter, but also an incredible ambassador for our games. Rest in peace Tommy."
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