Offaly star discusses heart attack in Kilkenny game and possible return
Good news! Offaly hurling star Charlie Mitchell has opened up about the medical incident he suffered while playing for his county in their Leinster SHC draw against Kilkenny in May, at O’Connor Park in Tullamore. The Kilcormac/Killoughey man was first brought to the nearby Midlands Regional Hospital, before being transferred to St Jame’s Hospital in […]
2 days ago
Daithí Regan recalls moment he thought doctor was going to hit him a box in incident that ended his career
Regan’s Offaly career ended with a red card against Kilkenny in 1999 Daithí Regan has recalled the time he punched Andy Comerford during 1999 Leinster Final between Offaly and Kilkenny, and how he thought the opposition doctor was going to attack him. Regan was famously sent off for the punch at Croke Park, in the […]
1 year ago
Antrim star sent off for shocking stamp in winner-takes-all against Offaly
Nasty. Antrim face Offaly this afternoon in the Leinster SHC at Glenisk O’Connor Park in Tullamore. At the time of writing, the Saffrons are trailing the Faithful and look to be heading for relegation to the Joe McDonagh for next season, with the winner staying up in what is effectively a knockout game. And Davy […]
1 year ago
Tributes paid to ‘brilliant and bright’ young GAA star who tragically died
Friends and family of the young athlete have expressed their sadness over his untimely passing. Tributes have been pouring in for a young Offaly man who died suddenly this week. Mark Lee passed away at his home near Tullamore on Tuesday. A talented GAA player, Mark played football and hurling for his local club Shamrocks […]
2 years ago
“All of you should be ashamed” – Former GAA county star responds to trolls on social media
“No one here has ever been inside a county dressing room.” Former Offaly hurler and current county board chairman Michael Duignan has took to social media to hit back at online trolls who were criticising his county’s performance at the weekend. Offaly surrendered an eight point lead to eventually lose against Clare in the Allianz […]
2 years ago
O’Byrne Cup reduced to farce as Offaly withdraw from competition
“We cannot field a team this weekend without putting some of our players at risk of injury.” Offaly have confirmed that they are pulling out of the O’Byrne Cup, despite beating Dublin in a great to win to see them reach the semi-final stages. They were due to play Louth, but due to several reasons […]
4 years ago