Brendan was a life-long passionate advocate for Offaly GAA.
Tributes are pouring in after the passing of former Offaly GAA's chairperson Brendan Ward.
The Durrow man oversaw two All Ireland Senior Hurling Championships, as well as four Leinster titles.
The most famous of which, the campaign that saw a replay of their semi-final against Clare in 1998.
The first running of that game was blown up early with Clare leading, Offaly fans invaded the pitch and staged a sitting protest.
It was Ward that diffused the situation and secured a replay.
Offaly went on to win the replay and beat Kilkenny in the final.
The Faithful county also won the 1997 Leinster football final in his time over the county.
Speaking to David Hollywood, current Chair of Offaly GAA Michael Duignan says there were few in the game that would have handled 1998 in the right way:
Midlands 103 commentator Brian Gavin says he was subtle and strong in equal measure:
Offaly GAA supporters have also been paying their respects to Mr. Ward.
Messages of condolences and remembrance have been shared by all members of the GAA and wider community.
Offaly GAA is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Life President Brendan Ward, R.I.P.
— Official Offaly GAA (@Offaly_GAA) July 30, 2023
Mr Ward was a long-serving Chairperson of Offaly GAA between 1989 and 2002 and was a selector when Offaly won the All-Ireland U21 Football Championship in 1988.
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Brendan is reposing at O'Reilly's Funeral Home, Harbour Street, Tullamore, today from 4pm until Rosary at 7pm.
Removal from his home is tomorrow morning to St. Colmcille's Church, Durrow, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am.
Burial after Mass is in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Bethany House Nursing Home.
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