WATCH: Melbourne bids farewell to Irish legend Stynes

Stynes’ wife Samantha and brother Brian shared their memories of the Melbourne Demons legend in a highly-emotional service earlier.

THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE filled the streets of Melbourne today to say a last goodbye to Dublin-born Jim Stynes.

The former All-Ireland minor football championship winner died after a long and public battle with cancer last week.

In an emotional service, attended by GAA President Christy Cooney, at the city’s St Paul’s Cathedral, Stynes’ wife Samantha and brother Brian shared their memories of the Melbourne Demons legend.

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Mar 27th 2012, 2:43 PM

Legend. One of Ireland’s greatest sporting stars. RIP.

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Mar 27th 2012, 2:44 PM

Three children living over there this man done ireland very very proud may he rest in Peace

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Mar 27th 2012, 5:02 PM

A fitting send off for one of the good guys! Jim Stynes RIP.

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Mar 27th 2012, 3:14 PM

RIP Jim

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Mar 27th 2012, 7:26 PM

Jim’s work off the field, his storey and approach to life has made a difference to loads of lives. RIP

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