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Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore - statement on the death of Kevin Heffernan
I would like to express my sympathies on the death today of Kevin Heffernan.
Kevin Heffernan, or Heffo as he was affectionately known by generations of supporters, was a proud Dub and a proud St Vincent’s man.He had a profound influence on the game of Gaelic football, and the professional approach that he took as manager of the Dublin team in the 1970s, ushered in a new era for the sport.He was also a fine public servant, first as personnel manager in the ESB and later as Chairman of the Labour Court.My thoughts today are with Mary his wife and their daughter Orla.