𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙇𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙤 Jackpot: €1⃣7⃣,8⃣0⃣0⃣ Match 3, win or share: €2⃣0⃣0⃣ Our special guest for this week’s draw is none other than Hubert Rigney, one of Offaly’s most decorated hurlers. Hailing from St. Rynagh’s, Hubert enjoyed huge success at club level, winning three senior county titles in 1990, 1992 and 1993, before capturing a Leinster Club title in 1993. His inter-county journey began in the late 1980s when he starred for the Offaly minors, winning both Leinster and All-Ireland honours in 1989. He followed this up with two Leinster U-21 titles in 1991 and 1993. By 1990, Hubert was already part of the Offaly senior panel, helping the county to its first Division 1 National Hurling League crown. In 1994, he enjoyed a breakthrough season, winning a Leinster title and famously lifting the All-Ireland after Offaly overturned a five-point deficit in the dying minutes to beat Limerick. His performances that year earned him a richly deserved All-Star award. Rigney’s reputation as one of the game’s finest defenders grew further in 1995 when Offaly defeated Kilkenny in what is often hailed as one of the greatest Leinster finals ever played. Although setbacks followed, including defeat to Kilkenny in 1998, Hubert and Offaly bounced back in spectacular fashion. That season produced the famous All-Ireland semi-final trilogy against Clare, which included the notorious “blown-up early” replay. Offaly ultimately prevailed and went on to defeat Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final where Offaly went on to win by 6 points. Hubert proudly walked up the Hogan Stand steps and lifted the Liam McCarthy Cup. A true servant to Offaly hurling, Hubert Rigney’s legacy is etched in both Faithful County and GAA history and we look forward to have a chat with him on Thursday evening. The 2 lucky Dip Winners will receive a pair of tickets each for any club championship game of your choice over the coming weekend. Our next draw is live this Thursday, evening, 25th September at 6pm. Click here to support the development of our underage teams: clubs.clubforce.com/clubs/ga……

𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙨 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙨 Congratulations to the Birr Comhaltas dancers who were crowned All-Ireland Champions today in the 4-hand reel and the 8-hand at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford. Maith sibh go léir agus comhghairdeas libh.

𝗟𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗔𝗔 𝗛𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗺 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆 Joachim Kelly’s induction to the Leinster GAA Hall of Fame is a fitting recognition of an Offaly legend who won two All-Ireland Senior hurling medals, seven Leinster Senior medals, and a National Hurling League title during a 19-year career. A consistent and tireless midfielder, he was central to Offaly’s breakthrough in the 1980 Leinster final and their All-Ireland victories in 1981 and 1985, earning All-Star awards in 1980 and 1984. He made a record 171 senior appearances (46 Championship, 125 League), more than any other Offaly hurler, and was a cornerstone of the Lusmagh club, winning Senior and Junior county medals. His rise began early, starring in the 1973 All-Ireland ‘B’ Colleges win and helping Lusmagh to their first Junior title weeks before turning 18, scoring 3-1 in the final. Joachim debuted for Offaly in 1974 and won an interprovincial medal with Leinster in the 1979 Railway Cup. Throughout the 1980s, he held his own against elite midfielders like Frank Cummins, Ger Fennelly, and George O’Connor. In 1989, he led Lusmagh to their first Senior title as player-manager. A serious knee injury in 1990 curtailed his playing momentum but led him to management, steering Westmeath to the 1991 All-Ireland ‘B’ title. He returned briefly to Offaly’s league-winning campaign in 1991 before retiring from county duty in 1993 at age 37. Joachim continued to play club hurling until 1997, with a final cameo in 1999 and a last game in the 2003 Junior ‘B’ final. Off the field, he managed Wexford in 2000, and played key coaching roles with Portumna, Shinrone, and Coolderry. His most sustained success came with the Offaly camogie team, which he guided to All-Ireland Junior (2009) and Intermediate (2010) titles and Senior Championship victories in 2011. In 2024, Joachim faced his toughest battle yet a diagnosis of leukaemia. True to form, he met it with courage and determination, returning to health in what he regards as his greatest victory. A warrior in every sense, Joachim Kelly is a deserving recipient of the Leinster GAA Hall of Fame Award for 2025. Comhghairdeas Joachim, thoroughly deserved, a gentleman and an Offaly hurling legend. 👏