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Mick Tynan

Mick Tynan's greatest hour in the Limerick colours was when he lined out at full forward in the 1965 Munster football final against Kerry. Limerick narrowly lost on that day but the lion hearted Tynan played a magnificent role in the attempt to topple the Kingdom.

In the Munster final of 1965 Limerick, who had been playing at Junior level for some years, gained their place after beating Cork in Killarney. Limerick had made the decision to play at senior level after defeating Waterford 4-10 to 6 points in a magnificent display at Tipperary.

The final was held at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. At half time Limerick we're beating Kerry 2-05 to 0-06.

In the second half Kerry gradually wiped out Limericks lead. However if it wasn't for two fine saves by Johnny Culloty, one shot by Eamonn Cregan and the other by Mick Tynan, Limerick might have won this one.

Mick Tynan had already gained provincial recognition in 1958. In 1963 he was chosen on the Munster team and again in 1966, 1967, and 1968. The 1966 final was against Tyrone and that too was highlighted by Tynan's performance.

Mick Tynan worked in New York for a time. During that time he played football, hurling and handball.

His devotion to the games he loved was recognised by the Variety Club of Ireland when he was awarded the Sportsman of the Year Honour. He was the first Limerick Man to receive this award.

He played a huge part in his Clubs county hurling success in 1957, 1958, 1968, and 1971. To those he added county football titles in 1955, 1967, 1970, and 1971.

Be it football or hurling, Tynan was a towering figure in the glory days of Claughaun.

It was back in 1950 as a 13year old when Mick came into prominence while playing hurling with Sexton St CBS. In this year also he featured on the team that won the Spillane Cup in Football..

In 1954 he featured on the team that were crowned Dean Ryan Cup Champions. He also featured on the team that won the Keane Cup and we're runners up in the Harty Cup.

Mick Tynan played a massive part in the classic National Hurling League Final of 1957-1958. On that occasion he excelled against the renowned Wexford Full Back Nick O'Donnell.

Mick played on many Railway Cup teams in both Hurling and Football. He was also nominated to captain the railway cup football side at a time when Kerry were dominating the football scene in Ireland. During that time he was asked to leave Limerick to work and play football in Kerry but Tynan, a very proud Limerick man, declined. It's worth noting that if he had chose to make that move he would have had many all Ireland successes with the Kingdom.

By the time Mick Tynan came to the end of his playing days he was remembered for his great fighting qualities, and in football for his excellent fetching of the ball and free taking. Football experts such as Billy O'Connor and Pa Joe Cussen always regarded him as the number one best player to have ever come out of the county of Limerick.

Mick was also a renowned Goal Keeper with Pike Rovers in Limerick. A scout spotted his talents early on and he was offered a trial with Chelsea football club but he declined. Mick's loyalties lay with his club ' Claughaun' and his beloved Limerick..

Mick Tynan was selected as as full forward in Limerick all time best team that was selected in 2012.

Mick Tynan died on the 25th of September 1992. He was just 55.

Ref. Giants of Gaelic Football - All Time Greats.... Sean Og O' Ceallachain.

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