Cork sports broadcaster dies after hit-and-run incident

A man who was injured in a hit-and-run incident in Co Cork last week has died in hospital.

Sixty-six year old Paudie Palmer, who was a well-known sports broadcaster with Cork's 96FM and C103, was critically injured on 29 December after he was hit by a vehicle at Dunkereen Crossroads, near Innishannon.

Originally from Co Kerry, Mr Palmer had worked as a teacher at St Brogan's Community School in Bandon for 40 years.

He is survived by his wife Colette and daughters Claire and Emily.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin, who led tributes to the popular broadcaster, said Mr Palmer was "part of all our lives here in Cork for many, many years, particularly those of us involved in sport and in Gaelic games and we kind of relished every word of his commentary on games.

"And that was because he had wonderful insights into the game and we will miss him greatly because he was such a distinctive voice particularly through radio and his column in the Echo.

"I think people in sport in general will mourn his passing and again to his family, Colette, Claire and Emily, our hearts go out to them in terms of the enormous loss to them on this sad day."

Deeply saddened at the passing of Paudie Palmer, the voice of Gaelic games in Cork for many years. His sporting knowledge and insights were deep and broad, and people loved to hear his voice and read his columns. He will be sorely missed by all.

Huge sadness at the death of Paudie Palmer