RTE hurling analyst Michael Duignan is mourning the death of his wife Edel after a long battle with illness. Edel passed away at St. James' Hospital, Dublin yesterday. Her remains will be brought to St. Colmcille's Church, Durrow (on the main Tullamore-Kilbeggan Road) this evening with her funeral Mass taking place at 10am tomorrow. Before becoming a TV pundit, Michael had enjoyed a long and successful hurling career with St. Rynagh's and Offaly, winning All-Ireland medals with the Faithful County in 1994 and '98. He also played football for Offaly and managed the Meath hurlers to a famous Leinster SHC victory over Laois earlier this decade. The All-Ireland junior winning Offaly camogie team's planned visit to Michael's home town of Banagher last night was cancelled as a mark of respect. Tweet

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