Brendan Lowry, father of top golfer Shane, has been inducted into the Offaly GAA Hall of Fame.

It’s another big honour for the famous sporting family in a year when Shane Lowry holed the decisive putt to retain the Ryder Cup for Europe. Brendan was a brilliant forward with Ferbane and Offaly in the 1980s, being part of the Faithful side that famously denied Kerry a five-in-a-row of All-Ireland SFC titles in 1982.

Only last Sunday, Brendan was on the sideline as a selector for his adopted Clara as they came up short against a highly-rated Sallins in the Leinster club IFC semi-final at Cedral St Conleth’s Park.

Meanwhile, Ferbane’s Cathal Flynn and Charlie Mitchell from Kilcormac/Killoughey have been chosen as the 2025 Offaly Senior Footballer and Hurler of the Year respectively.

The full list of winners is:

Senior Football: Cathal Flynn (Ferbane)

Senior Hurling: Charlie Mitchell (Kilcormac/Killoughey)

Senior B Football: Marcas Dalton (Clara)

Senior B Hurling: Eimhin Kelly (Lusmagh)

Intermediate Football: Jay Sheerin (Tullamore)

Intermediate Hurling: Colm Gath (Drumcullen)

Junior Football: Darren Garry (Rhode)

Junior Hurling: Keith Lawler (Brosna Gaels)

Football Referee: Kevin Williamson (Tullamore)

Hurling Referee: Adam Kinahan (Clodiagh Gaels)

Handball: David Hope (Fahys Cross)

 

Camogie: (Chosen by Offaly Camogie Association)

Senior: Sarah Harding (Birr)

Intermediate: Kayla Lawlar (St. Sinchills)

Junior: Katie Fogarty (Tullamore)

 

Ladies Football (Chosen by Offaly LGFA)

Senior: Roisin Mealiff (Ballinamere/Durrow)

Intermediate: Emma Scally (Rhode)

Junior: Caoimhe Kelly (Naomh Ciaran)

 

Football Hall of Fame: Brendan Lowry (Ferbane)

 

Hurling Hall of Fame: Paddy Kirwan (Ballyskenach)

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