Ollie Daly died on Thursday after struggling with illness.
The GAA community in Offaly is mourning the passing of former Offaly County Board Chair Ollie Daly after an illness.
The Ferbane man served as County Board Chair from 2005 to 2007.
He was a former player, manager, and Chairperson with his club Ballycumber, and also served as chair in Ferbane.
Ballycumber GAA say he was a friend and they're offering their sympathies to Ollie's family.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our former, player, team manager, Club Chairman and County Board Chairman and friend Ollie Daly.
— Ballycumber GAA Club (@Ballycumber_GAA) April 18, 2024
Ollie passed away today after an illness.
We offer our sincere sympathy to all Ollie's family.
May he rest in peace.
Sports Editor with the Tullamore Tribune, Kevin Corrigan says he was one of GAA's great personalities.
One of the great personalities of the Offaly GAA world, he is a former chairman of the County Board, Ballycumber and Ferbane GAA Clubs. He was chairman of the County Board from 2005 to 2007 and was a very pro-active, energetic official.
— Kevin Corrigan (@kevcorrigantrib) April 18, 2024