Noel Tierney was part of the famous Galway All-Ireland three-in-row side and is regarded as one of the greatest full backs to ever play the game.
Former Caltex Footballer of Year, Tierney had been battling illness for some time, and passed away peacefully last night.
Noel Tierney started out playing with Garrymore in South Mayo, but lived on the Glaway side of the border and moved to play with Milltown. Tierney won two Cú Chullain awards, the predecessor to the All Stars and also holds a National Football League medal , two Railway Cups and five Connacht titles.At club level Tierney won junior and senior championships with Milltown, defeating Ballinasloe in the senior final by 0-5 to 0-4.
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