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.
5. Brothers Nick, Dan, Tom and Hugh Geraghty attend the Fr. Nicholas Clavin Appreciation Night in Rahan Community Hall.
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6. L. - R. Derville Buckley, Martina Delaney, Teresa Daly, Sharon Larkin, Charlotte Buckley, Dermot Buckley, Chairman Rahan Community Hall committee, Louise O'Keeffe and Bridget Buckley
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7. Fr. Nicholas Clavin chats with Tom, Barry and Anna Mooney
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8. Fr. Nicholas and Fr. Frank Guinan.
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