Tony Keady passed away earlier this year, but his legacy will live on in Galway and further beyond for years to come.
The Killimordaly clubman carved out a reputation for his qualities on the hurling field, but it was his character and personality off the field that endeared him even more.
The tributes flowed in from far and wide after his death in September, and it was so clear the high regard this man was held in.
The Laochra Gael programme tracks his career with the Tribesmen, in which he won two All-Irelands, two National Leagues and two All-Stars.
The TG4 programme will air at 2.50 on Sunday, with its subject one of Galway's finest sons.
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2017 was a special year for Galway hurling. They finally bridged that 29 year gap to win their first Liam MacCarthy since 1988.
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There are some classic lines from Keady in the programme, but the standout is definitely his final one responding to what he'd have on his tombstone.
"Should've played against Tipp in 89," he said with a smile.
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