Pat Spillane

This afternoon's All-Ireland football final will be the Kerryman's final time in the Sunday Game studio.

Pat Spillane has been a leading and legendary voice in— The Sunday Game (@TheSundayGame) #RTEGAAbroadcasting and analysis. Spillane — who won eight All-Ireland titles himself as a player — was also presented with a Dublin jersey signed by the historic five-in-a-row winning side. WHATEVER THE RESULT on the pitch, Sunday’s All-Ireland football final marks the end of an era in GAA broadcasting as Pat Spillane makes his final appearance on The Sunday Game.

Pat Spillane's long tenure gracing our screens as a TV pundit for RTE are at an end but the national broadcaster paid homage to his legacy with a touching.

We loved to hate you, but I think we're going to miss you at the same time,' the ex-Tyrone ace stated. Cavanagh even felt fit to fire a shot at Spillane on behalf of those in Ulster GAA circles, an area of the game that the out-spoken Kerry native has been a critic of in the past. The 66-year-old even appeared to be getting emotional as he watched footage of his days as a player alongside some of his most memorable comments as a pundit.

Spillane says goodbye to the Sunday Game after 30 years and was gifted with a Dublin jersey from the five-in-a-row winning team.

The next best thing in life is to be paid for talking about your hobby and talking about your passion and I've been privileged for 30 years to write about Gaelic Games and to talk about Gaelic Games in here with RTE. " No. The ultimate in life is to get paid for your profession whether it be a soccer player or a singer.

Pat Spillane is retiring from The Sunday Game after today's All-Ireland final between Galway and Kerry, and after decades of covering Gaelic football, ...

He was a superstar." So, I think Peter Canavan would be the man I'd pick, over the last 30 years. This is of course in reference to the fact that Spillane had famously been very critical of teams in the north, and the more defensively viewed style of football played there.

PAT SPILLANE'S final appearance on The Sunday Game was honoured with a touching montage showcasing his best moments.The Kerry legend is retiring from.

"The one thing that you don't have is a five in a row jersey so the Dubs got together and signed it for you. "He had a mouth on him, but he could back it up with a deep knowledge of the game. He said: ""The ultimate in life is to get paid for your profession, the next best thing in life is to be paid for talking about your hobby or your passion.

Kerry legend Pat Spillane was overcome with emotion after seeing his two nephews Adrian and Killian Spillane help the Kingdom to a first All-Ireland title ...

"He would have been a proud man, 21 senior All-Ireland football medals in the house. "The night before the game he had a pain in his chest. And today the three sons have 19 All-Ireland medals and his two grandsons, Killian and Adrian have two more today.

Kerry legend Pat Spillane has reflected on a special day for he and his family as the Kingdom edged out Galway in the All-Ireland final..

He would have been a proud man to see 21 All-Ireland medals. “My father never saw us play, the three sons. Kerry legend Pat Spillane has reflected on a special day for he and his family as the Kingdom edged out Galway in the All-Ireland senior football final.

PAT SPILLANE was reduced to tears as he remembered his late father after Kerry's All Ireland title win against Galway.The Kingdom edged out the Tribes.

He would have been a proud man to have 21 All Ireland medals in his house. And today, the three sons have 19 All Ireland medals and his two grandsons have two more. I was always confident we would get over the line even though the last few years didn't go well for us.

Galway-Kerry finals have a special resonance for Spillane, as he explained to Joanne Cantwell. “In 1964, my father was a selector for Kerry against Galway. The ...

"Kerry’s golden years was a bit of a favourite in the house alright," Adrian added. A huge honour," said Killian. Growing up listening to what the lads did in the 70s and 80s. "Everything she did in her life was for us. Very proud," said Adrian. Pat has spoken before of his admiration for his mother Maura, left to rear four children and run the family pub.

Kerry legend Pat Spillane spoke of his late father and his family's achievements for The Kingdom after a gripping All-Ireland final.

"It's in our blood," said Spillane as he regained his composure. When it was all said and done, Walsh had played superbly but so had Clifford. Kerry were champions for a 38th time. He was a superstar." "They said don't select a Kerry player. Pat Spillane is in tears as, on the day he retires from The Sunday Game, his nephews Killian and Adrian follow on his foot-steps as All-Ireland champions for Kerry. "I've been privileged for the last 30 years to write about GAA, and talk about it on RTÉ," he commented.

'He would have been a proud man…21 All-Ireland senior football medals into his house.'

“Just from a personal point of view, in 1964 my father was a selector for Kerry against Galway (in the All-Ireland final),” he recalled. It’s just a special day.” “He would have been a proud man.

On a day when he watched his two nephews Killian and Adrian win their first All-Ireland medals, Pat Spillane remembered his late father Tom, ...

Killian was always gifted, and was always going to be the best forward, best player. Today the three sons have 19 All-Ireland medals between them and his two grandsons today - Killian and Adrian - have two more. It was nice to put our own stamp on it." He's up in the stand, a very proud man. With some emotion in his voice, he told The Sunday Game Live: "In 1964, my father was a selector on the Kerry team against Galway. The night before the game he had a pain in his chest. He was dead by Tuesday. Kerry-Galway matches to me always bring back this memory.

The Kerry legend says goodbye to the Sunday Game and broke down in tears he remembered his father after the Kingdom's All-Ireland victory.

"Kerry - Galway matches to me always bring back this memory and my father never saw us play, the three sons. "He wouldn't go to the doctor, went to the game the following day as a selector and was dead on Tuesday. "Just from a personal point of view, in 1964 my father was a selector for Kerry against Galway and the night before the game he had a pain in the chest.

After Brian Cody's departure from Kilkenny yesterday, another great GAA institution will be brought to an end this afternoon.Pat Spillane has been ...

However, he would tell us who his favourite player (outside of Kerry) had been to watch during this period. He has been a fixture on our television screens since then, where he will appear on The Sunday Game for the final time this afternoon. We loved to hate you, but I think we're going to miss you at the same time.

Spillane graced TV screens for 30 years as a pundit as he became synonymous with GAA coverage in Ireland. The Kerry legend decided that three decades was time ...

- Kerry 0-20 Galway 0-16 LIVE score recap and result as the Kingdom are crowned All-Ireland champions - Kerry v Galway player ratings as the Kingdom are crowned All-Ireland champions Kerry would go on to win the All-Ireland in a thrilling four point win over Galway in a packed out Croke Park in a game that will live long in the memory.

MAYBE knowing it was Pat Spillane's last day at the office caused the nerves in the Kerry camp.

“From people in the north of the country, I have to say thanks for all the motivation you’ve given us over the years. But eventually, the occasion got to him. But the lads got it together in the second-half.