'It is hard to put into words the profound impact Wee John has had on us all as a club and community'
Tributes have poured in following the death of Cushendall hero John McKillop who was "part of the DNA" of his local club.
John's support for his the club is immortalised in a mural at the side of Cushendall's Lurig Bar while the club gym is named 'Wee John’s Strength and Conditioning Suite'. "If the Ruairí’s were playing you can be sure Wee John was there, be it Camogie or Hurling, Senior or Juvenile, a championship final or training. His cheeky grin was something special and often a spur of motivation to any team taking to the field.
"John also holds a title himself that no other club member has ever been privileged enough to contest. Each year he proudly and deservedly received Ruairí Óg Supporter of the Year and revelled in the cheers and applause he received each dinner dance as he approached his trophy.
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