Last hero of Derry GAA 1947 National League winning team Roddy Gribbin dies aged 92

The last surviving member of the Derry GAA 1947 National League winning team Roddy Gribbin has died aged 92.

Mr Gribbin was a member of the team which became the first from the six counties to win a national title.

Gribbin was a member of a famous Derry GAA family with many of his brothers also representing Derry.

His family were also prominent members of GAA side Newbridge.

A Derry GAA spokesperson said: "47's Last Great Hero, Roddy Gribbin (92) has gone to his eternal rest. Our county mourns, but is proud. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal."