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03 Oct 2025

BIG PICTURE SPECIAL: Offaly football hero celebrates big birthday in style with surprise party

An Offaly football hero celebrated his 80th birthday in style recently. Erin Rovers' Johnny Cooney marked the milestone with family, friends and former team mates. Johnny was joined by family for a meal in the Thatch, Crinkle and was then given a big surprise when he arrived into Lawless's Pub at the Blueball where a large crowd of friends were waiting.

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