The Dubliner helped Derry win an Ulster Championship and was one of the greats of the game
A four-time All-Ireland winner, Mr Mullins turned 68 earlier this week and passed away after suffering from illness in recent months.
He jointly managed the Dublin team with Sean Doherty and Robbie Kelleher following Kevin Heffernan’s retirement in January 1986, as the trio saw out that season at the helm before Gerry McCaul took over, though he never took sole charge of the team himself despite often being touted to do so. Having been based in Donegal, where he was head teacher in Carndonagh Community School, for a number of years after his retirement from football, Mr Mullins did have a spell as manager of the Derry footballers, whom he led to a National League title in 1996 and an Ulster crown two years later, their last provincial title until they regained the Anglo-Celt cup this year.
“Whether in the blue and white of St. Vincent's or the sky blue of Dublin, Brian was a dominant force who inspired his team-mates. Majestic fielding, perpetual motion, clever and accurate in possession, and capable of getting vital scores – he was indomitable with an iron will to win.