All Saints GAC bid a final farewell to one of its most famous hurling sons on Tuesday when Jock McKay was laid to rest following Requiem Mass in All Saints Parish church.

Jock began his hurling career in his native Cushendall before moving to Oisins Glenariffe. He moved to Ballymena after his marriage to his wife Kate and joined All Saints and is still regarded as one of the clubs greatest hurlers.

Jock was a prominent member of the All Saints side who defeated Ahoghill in the South West Junior Hurling final more than 40 years ago and was part of the team who lost to Ballycastle in the All County final, the same year.

He went on to manage the All Saints hurlers where his son Terry played while his wife Kate served as committee member, treasurer and physio for a number of years.

A superb exponent of the sideline cut, Jock would regularly send the sliotar between the uprights and he will be sadly missed by those who had the pleasure to hurl alongside him.

To his wife Kate, son Terry and the extended family circle we extend our deepest sympathy.

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Jock with fellow members of the All Saints Hurling team at the club dinner in 1992