Tributes have been pouring in following the death of All-Ireland winner Bertie Cunningham.
The Ballivor clubman won the Sam Maguire with Meath in 1967, with his death coming just one month after the passing of the captain of the team, Peter Darby.
Meath GAA described Bertie as "one of Meath’s brightest stars throughout that era" and he was named Footballer of the Year in the year of that All-Ireland success, becoming the first ever player from the Royal County to do so.
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Bertie played corner-back on the Meath team that won the All-Ireland MFC for the first time in 1957.
He then made his Senior championship debut against Longford in Mullingar in 1960, alongside his brother Christy.
The first of Bertie's four Leinster SFC medals came in 1964 before further wins in 1966, 1967 and 1970.
Paying tribute to Bertie, Meath GAA wrote: "A deep sadness fell on the county last night as news emerged of the death of the legendary member of our 1967 All-Ireland winning team, Bertie Cunningham.
"Coiste na Mí extends our sympathies to Berties family, friends and former teammates."
A large number of tributes continue to pour in from Meath fans and the wider GAA community following Bertie's death.
One person wrote: "Another legend leaves the stage. RIP Bertie."
Another commented: "Rest in Peace Bertie Condolences to family and friends one of the best."
Someone else said: "One of the greats of Meath football for club and county. RIP. Condolences to his family."
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