Andy Gallagher, who led Offaly to the All-Ireland SHC title in 1981, has died at the age of 89.
Gallagher was a hugely influential figure in Offaly GAA, serving the county as a player, manager and administrator.
The Tullamore man was a goalkeeper, representing his club in football and hurling.
He lined out with the Faithful County senior hurlers from 1955 until 1969, wearing the No 1 jersey 61 times. Gallagher also played corner-forward in two league games, against Meath in 1959 and Clare in 1962.
In 1967, he won a Railway Cup hurling medal with Leinster.
When his playing days were over, Gallagher stayed in the games through administration and management.
He was appointed Offaly manager in 1977, and three years later he guided the team to a first Leinster SHC title with a 3-17 to 5-10 defeat of Kilkenny in the final.
A year later, he steered the same group of players to a maiden Liam MacCarthy Cup, beating Galway 2-12 to 0-15.
As an administrator, Gallagher served Offaly as an assistant secretary and treasurer, while he was also the county’s delegate to Leinster Council, a position he held from the mid-1970s to 2009.
He was a selector for further All-Ireland titles claimed in 1985 and in 1994.
Paying tribute to his legacy, Offaly GAA said: “An inductee into the Offaly GAA Hall of Fame in 2009, there can be no doubt that Andy Gallagher was a proud son of the Faithful County, whose contribution is immeasurable and whose legacy will live long into the future.
“To his immediate family and many friends, we extend our heartfelt sympathy. Andy will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by everyone at Offaly GAA. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a h-Anam Dílis.”