Former Kerry manager Mick O’Dwyer marries Tyrone woman

Former Kerry great (86) ties the knot for the second time

Former Kerry football manager Mick O'Dwyer. Photograph: Eric Luke/The Irish Times
Former Kerry football manager Mick O'Dwyer. Photograph: Eric Luke/The Irish Times

The marriage has taken place in Killarney of 86-year-old former Kerry manager Mick O’Dwyer and Geraldine Shields, his partner.

The event, at the Civil Registry Office in Killarney on Friday, was followed by a small intimate reception at the Great Southern Hotel in Killarney.

Mick O'Dwyer with his Geraldine Shields. Photograph: Anne Lucey
Mick O'Dwyer with his Geraldine Shields. Photograph: Anne Lucey

The bride, who is a grandmother, is originally from Co Tyrone. The couple have known each other some years. They will reside in Waterville, Co Kerry.

Mr O’Dwyer’s first wife, Mary Carmel, a business owner who ran a garage, pub and hotel in Waterville, died in 2012 at the age of 71. The couple had married in 1962. They had four sons, one of whom, Haulie, died last October.

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As well as winning four All Ireland medals as a player, Mick O’Dwyer steered Kerry to eight All Ireland titles as manager. He also managed Kildare, Laois, Wicklow and Clare.