An Offaly football legend was honoured at a special appreciation evening in Rahan recently.
Shamrocks GAA Club hosted the event in honour of Fr. Nicholas Clavin in St. Carthage’s Hall on Friday, May 8.
Clavin is regarded as one of Offaly’s most respected footballers following an outstanding playing career, winning two All-Ireland Senior Football medals with The Faithful County and lining out at centre back on the first ever All-Star football team in 1971.
He was later recognised for his contribution to the game with induction into the Offaly GAA Hall of Fame in 2016.
The evening featured interviews conducted by former Offaly GAA Chairperson Michael Duignan, who will spoke with Fr. Nicholas and some of his former club and county teammates, sharing memories and stories from a golden era of football.
Special guests on the night included GAA President Jarlath Burns, while members of the GAA community turned out to celebrate the remarkable career and contribution of a true local legend.
1. Shamrocks Ballad group All Ireland Scor Finalists performed at Fr. Nicholas Clavins Appreciation Night in Rahan Community Hall L. - R. Martin Looby, Grace Minnock, Maria Looby, Ellen Buckley and Alan Looby.
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2. Fr. Sean Heaney with Fr. Nicholas Clavin and Marian Minnock and Louise Clavin
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3. Fr. Nicholas Clavin with some of his cousins L. - R. Donie Clavin, Dermot Buckley,Billy Clavin, Marion Minnock, Fr. Nicholas Clavin, Eamon Buckley, Tom Buckley, Mossy Clavin and Gerry Buckley
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4. Fr. Nicholas Clavin with family members after the people of Rahan held :An Appreciation Night: in his honor.
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