Snapshot: Dublin GAA pays respect to Kevin Heffernan

This flag hung as Dublin took on Kildare in this evening’s O’Byrne Cup final.

BEFORE THIS EVENING’S O’Byrne Cup final, Dublin GAA honoured the passing of one of its favourite sons.

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Kevin Heffernan’s death was marked by a moment’s applause from players and fans alike before the throw in against Kildare. While the above message was also fastened to a simple Dublin flag.

©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

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Jan 26th 2013, 8:33 PM

Nice to see people still have respect for a real true great man ,RIP Kevin

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Jan 26th 2013, 9:16 PM

Who the f*ck dislikes an RIP post?!!! Sick…

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Jan 26th 2013, 8:33 PM

RIP Heffo.

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Jan 26th 2013, 9:12 PM

Respect !!!!

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Jan 27th 2013, 4:00 AM

“For Hill 16 has never seen, the likes of Heffo’s Army.” RIP

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