Miller Family Pay Tribute To Support Shown At Yesterday's Match At Pairc Ui Chaoimh

The Miller family have paid tribute to the support shown by the people of Cork after yesterday's sold-out tribute match for Liam Miller.
In a statement the family say the "outpouring of support and heartfelt concern" has helped them through some of the tough days over the past eight months since the 36-year-old lost his battle to cancer.
42,878 turned out for the tribute game in aid of the former Republic of Ireland star and Ovens native.
Speaking to RedFM News these listeners and match-goers say it was an historic occasion:
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