Johnny Flaherty

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Offaly and Kinnitty hurling great Johnny Flaherty dies (The Irish Times)

Flaherty scored one of the most treasured goals in hurling history as Offaly beat Galway in 1981 to win a first All-Ireland.

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Offaly hurling great Johnny Flaherty dies, aged 74 (The42)

He was one of the most stylish hurlers of his generation, and was key to Offaly winning a first Leinster senior championship in 1980, scoring two goals in the ...

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Offaly GAA in mourning as legendary All-Ireland-winning hurler ... (Independent.ie)

Offaly GAA has been plunged into sadness after the passing of legendary Faithful hurler Johnny Flaherty following a brave battle with illness.

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Offaly hurling legend Johnny Flaherty passes away (Irish Examiner)

The Kinnitty man lit the touchpaper for Offaly hurling in 1980 and again in the 1981 All-Ireland final against Galway.

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Offaly plunged into mourning with the death of one of its greatest ... (Offaly Express)

A true sporting icon, Johnny Flaherty ensured his place in Offaly GAA folklore when his all important late hand passed goal spearheaded the charge to victory in ...

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WATCH: Johnny Flaherty scores crucial goal as Offaly beat Galway ... (Offaly Express)

His late hand passed goal spearheaded the county to victory in the 1981 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final against Galway. ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE ...

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