Three-time All-Ireland winner Mick Roche has died at the age of 73, while Ulster secretary Danny Murphy has also passed away, aged 67.  

Roche, who played at the heart of the Tipperary defence, was a mainstay of the Premier side for almost a decade, lining out for 27 Championship appearances between 1964 and 1973.

Roche won his All-Irelands in 1964, '65 and '71, and also collected five Munster crowns and three National League titles. 

The Carrick-on-Suir native captained his county  to finals in '67 and '68.

Roche was selected on the first All-Star Award team in 1971 at centre back and prior to that received three Cú Chulainn Awards, the forerunner to the All Stars, in 1964, '65 and '67

With his club Carrick Davins, Mick won back-to-back senior county championship titles in 1966 and 1967, scoring 1-9 in the Davins win over Ballygunner in the 1966 Munster Club Final.

Tipperary County Board Chairman Michael Bourke said: "I, like the whole of the hurling world, am rocked with the news of the untimely passing of Mick Roche. 

"Not only was Mick a legend who carried that tag with great humility, he was a colossus who earned tremendous respect from his peers and even from those who never had the privilege of playing with or against a giant of our game.

"His influence in Tipperary's success in the sixties and also in the seventy one All-Ireland Final is incalculable and his loss will resonate for a long time."

Danny Murphy also passed away on Wednesday.

A member of the Burren Club in Co Down, Mr Murphy, served as an administrator of every level of the Association, and had served in his role as Ulster secretary since 1997. 

On Murphy's contribution to the Association, Ulster president Michael Hasson said: "Danny was an outstanding leader who provided unstinting dedication to the GAA in Ulster for over 35 years.

"His contribution to every aspect of the GAA, from his initial involvement with St Mary’s GAC, Burren, his beloved County Down and his immense commitment to Comhairle Uladh brought unprecedented success to every unit of the Association he was involved in.

"It was very fitting that Danny’s leadership was honoured earlier this year by the First Minister, Arlene Foster and Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness at Stormont in recognition of his efforts in promoting reconciliation, tolerance and respect across all communities.’’