Tragic death of Offaly All-Ireland U21 winner
October 07, 2015
Padraig Moran was part of the 1988 All Ireland Under 21 winning Offaly squad.
A Garda Sergeant who drowned in Dublin's River Liffey on Monday has been named as former Offaly footballer Padraig Moran.
The 46-year-old, who was originally from Gurteen, Tubber, was based at Mountjoy Garda Station and had been living in Castleknock.
He was on the Faithful County team that won the 1988 All-Ireland U21 FC and, after moving to the capital, he continued to play gaelic football with the St Brigid's GAA club.
Padraig Moran 6th from left back row and Offaly celebrate their 1988 All Ireland U21 FC win
"St Brigid's GAA are saddened to announce the passing of Padraig Moran," a statement from the club read.
"The Trustees and members of St. Brigids GAA Club wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the Moran family on the death of Padraig.
"Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam uasal."
It's the second tragedy to hit Offaly GAA in the space of three days following the untimely death of up-and-coming star Adam Mangan in a farm accident on Saturday.
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