Ireland, Lions and Ulster Rugby legend Willie John McBride honoured by the Queen

(from L-R) Sports minister John O'Donaghue; Ireland's sports personality of the year, Cork Hurling skipper Sean Og O'hAilpin; Ireland hall of fame award winner, Rugby legend Willie-John McBride; and RTE head of sport Glen Killane during the sports review of the year awards ceremony held at Mansion House in Dublin.

British Lions squad to tour New Zealand. (l-r back row Standing) Dr D.W.C. Smith (Manager), Mike Gibson, Chris Rea, Ian McLauchlan, Fergus Slattery, Sandy Carmichael, Derek Quinnell, Mike Roberts, John Spencer, Sean Lynch, Delme Thomas, Mick Hipwell, Peter Dixon, C.R. James (Assistant Manager and coach). (l-r middle row seated) Arthur Lewis, Willie John McBride, Mervyn Davies, Gordon Brown, John Dawes, Bob Hiller, John Bevan, Alistair Biggar, John Taylor. (l-r On ground) Ray McLoughlin, Ray 'Chico' Hopkins, John Pullin, Gareth Edwards, Barry John, Frank Laidlaw, Gerald Davies, J.P.R Williams, David Duckham.

Players leap for the ball during the fourth test match between the British Lions and the All Blacks at Eden Park, Auckland, 20th August 1971. Wingers Gerald Davies and Bryan Williams are in the foreground, with Wayne Cottrell sharing the action. Willie John McBride and John Dawes appear on the right. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

A match between the British Lions and Wellington at Wellington, 10th June 1971. The Lions won 47-9. From left to right, John Taylor, Andy Leslie, D Waller, Mervyn Davies, J H W Kirkby, A Carmichael, Willie John McBride, Delme Thomas, John Pullin and Gareth Edwards. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

All Blacks half-back Sid Going is about to be 'wrapped up' by Lions winger John Bevan (left) and lock forward Willie John McBride during the British Lions V New Zealand first test match at the Dunedin Ground, 30th June 1971. The Lions won by 9 points to 3. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The British Lions rugby team during a training session, 1971. Amongst the group are Sandy Carmichael, JPR Williams, Gordon Brown, Barry John, Ian McLauchlan, Alistair Biggar, Delme Thomas and Willie John McBride. (Photo by Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

DUBLIN, IRELAND - NOVEMBER 04: Willie John McBride former British Lions during the South African National rugby team training session at Blackrock College RFC on November 04, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

1974: Portrait of Willie-John McBride of Great Britain, Captain of the British Lions. (Photo by Getty Images)

1974: Willie John McBride of the British Lions in action against Western Province during the Rugby Lions tour of South Africa, South Africa. \ Mandatory Credit: Allsport UK /Allsport

1974: Willie John McBride leads out the British Lions during the Rugby Lions tour of South Africa, South Africa. \ Mandatory Credit: Allsport UK /Allsport