Rising Tullamore football star celebrates before he heads 'down under' to begin AFL career

Tullamore senior football star, Cillian Bourke (back centre), pictured with some family and team mates on Saturday night in Paddy’s Bar, High St, before he headed to the airport to begin his next sporting chapter in Essendon, Melbourne as an AFL player.

A proud night for everyone as they sent him on his journey.

Best wishes to Cillian from all in Tullamore and Offaly in his new career 'down under'

Pic: Johnno Kinahan

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