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TOUCHING MESSAGES OF recognition have been paid following the sudden death of accomplished GAA manager Liam Kearns.
The Tralee native, who was a retired Garda sergeant and current manager of the Offaly footballers, passed away unexpectedly over the weekend.
Kearns was a respected figure in Gaelic Football who also took charge of the Limerick and Laois footballers. His most noted achievement was during his time as Tipperary manager, where he guided the Premier County to an All-Ireland SFC semi-final appearance in 2016.
Kearns also enjoyed an impressive playing career and won an All-Ireland minor football medal with Kerry in 1980. He was subsequently involved with the county at U21 and senior level.
Speaking on Allianz League Sunday, former Tipperary hurling manager Liam Sheedy recalled his memories of Liam’s time in the Tipperary GAA community.
“It’s really tough, it’s a real blow to the GAA family and especially Liam’s close family and friends. He’s given a lifetime of service to the GAA both as a player and a manager. I was very lucky and fortunate to get to meet him, he was across from me, managing Tipp at the same time.
“We got to spend a few days in America together, days I’ll always remember. He was great fun, a smashing fella who loved the game and gave so much to the GAA. My thoughts are with Angela and all of the family.”
Liam Sheedy and Dónal Óg Cusack pay tribute to Offaly football manager Liam Kearns, who has sadly passed away #RTEgaa pic.twitter.com/jY6Ua67KFI
— RTÉ GAA (@RTEgaa) March 12, 2023
“Simply devastated, we were just starting out on our big plans for Offaly GAA. A straight talker, a leader and a gentleman. We never got to have that pint… Our thoughts are with Angela and the girls. RIP Liam”
Simply devastated, we were just starting out on our “big” plans for @Offaly_GAA . A straight talker, a leader and a gentleman. We never got to have that pint… Our thoughts are with Angela and the girls. RIP Liam  pic.twitter.com/M5NGvTgYb6
— Michael Duignan (@DuignanMichael) March 12, 2023
“We send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Liam Kearns. Our thoughts are also with the Offaly GAA players and the players past and present from Limerick, Laois, and Tipperary GAA with whom Liam achieved so much. May he rest in peace.”
We send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Liam Kearns. Our thoughts are also with the @Offaly_GAA players and the players past and present from @LimerickCLG, @CLGLaois & @TipperaryGAA with whom Liam achieved so much. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/GWxtw5VVZS
— GPA (@gaelicplayers) March 13, 2023
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis .A Gent and great GAA Man.”
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis .A Gent and great GAA Man https://t.co/Wun01NBaBG
— David Brady (@D9BMayo) March 12, 2023
“The officers of Tipperary GAA & Tipperary Football Committee would like to extend our sincere sympathies to the family of Liam Kearns on the sad news of his untimely passing today, Liam’s contribution to football in our county was immense.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”
The officers of Tipperary GAA & Tipperary Football Committee would like to extend our sincere sympathies to the family of Liam Kearns on the sad news of his untimely passing today, Liam’s contribution to football in our county was immense.
— Tipperary GAA (@TipperaryGAA) March 12, 2023
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. pic.twitter.com/3OdeAITRKN
Limerick GAA
All involved with Limerick GAA would like to extend our sincere sympathies to the family of Liam Kearns on the sad news of his untimely passing today,
— Limerick GAA (@LimerickCLG) March 12, 2023
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. pic.twitter.com/lnScvIBCbx
“All involved with Limerick GAA would like to extend our sincere sympathies to the family of Liam Kearns on the sad news of his untimely passing today, Liam a former Limerick Senior football manager and during his six years in charge of Limerick he had led Limerick to Munster finals in 2003 and 2004 as well as Division 1. Liam also guided Limerick U21s football team to back-to-back Munster titles and an All-Ireland final appearance.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”
We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of our former coach, Liam Kearns.
We would like to convey our sincere condolences to Liam’s family and friends at this sad time.Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
#RosGAA pic.twitter.com/oKlWRHD2Y3
— Roscommon GAA (@RoscommonGAA)
“We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of our former coach, Liam Kearns.
We would like to convey our sincere condolences to Liam’s family and friends at this sad time.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”
Kerry GAA
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís.”
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís. pic.twitter.com/z8XBf0wmyL
— Kerry GAA (@Kerry_Official) March 12, 2023
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Would it be possible for signs to be erected on Irish roads telling idiot drivers to stop at the red lights
stop? why?
A road sign to tell people to look up from there phones. I can see no problem here at all.
I hope we don’t follow ..
If you can’t pay attention, let natural selection take place..
Put the signs on the footpaths.
instead of on the ground saying LOOK LEFT or LOOK RIGHT isy should just say LOOK UP(from your phone)
She doesn’t look Korean to me
South Korea lets in foreigners.
Forget your signs.. Just do what Dublin has done. Flood the streets with jun*ies & pick pockets who only love to sneak up and whip your phone from your hand! Makes me look up more often!
Nobody gets run over in the DPRK.
The sign company must be giving out more brown envelopes. We have way too many signs and councils keep adding to that number. Procurement officers are never fired for corrupts payments yet evidence is all over the country. Cycle lane signs and Bus lane signs on the Merrion Road are over the top. There are 482 road signs between Merrion gates and Blackrock. Booterstown to Blackrock is littered with signs and road markings. Somebody is getting a kickback.
Yet drivers are forever crashing into the Merrion gates. Maybe it’s an underpass they need.
Sure all they need is a visual Street quiz, “What Seoul Street is this?”. The recent Dublin one made me realise how often we don’t look up. The Journal could offer their services!
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