The Mount Sion GAA man received the award for his work with the Waterford club, with host Patrick Kielty introducing John to GAA President Jarlath Burns
Late Late Show viewers hailed a "class moment" as John Flynn became the first recipient of the show's Community Spirit Award on Friday night.
John told how the Mount Sion club means "everything" to him as he spoke to Kielty before giving a shoutout to all his friends at the club and his family.A number of viewers took to social media to hail the touching moment, with one writing: "Love this. Won the internet this morning." Friday's show was dedicated to the GAA, with a number of former stars appearing as guests to speak to Kielty.
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