Dual All Ireland Winner And Former Laois Manager Dies At 57

Teddy McCarthy is the only player in history to win All Ireland senior hurling and football titles in the same year.

Tributes have been pouring in for former Laois hurling manager Teddy McCarthy, who has died suddenly. 

The dual star for Cork was in his late 50s. 

McCarthy remains the only player in history to win All Ireland senior hurling and football titles in the same year - a feat he achieved in 1990. 

He was also named footballer of the year in 1989. 

The Sarsfield and Glenmire man was over the O'Moore County senior hurlers for the 2011 season.

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