Offaly hit by number of high-profile resignations

THE Offaly County Board has been hit by a number of high-profile resignations. The departures of a number of Edenderry officials follows the sacking of Offaly senior football boss, and their fellow clubman, Paul O’Kelly.

Coaching co-ordinator Aidan Burke; referee’s co-ordinator John Dillon, and coaching and games development committee member Tom Reilly have all sent letters of resignation to a recent management meeting of the county board.

Edenderry official John O’Reilly has also expressed his displeasure at O’Kelly’s treatment by deciding to give up refereeing for the remainder of the year. O’Reilly is one of the county’s top referees and was in charge of last year’s SFC final between Tullamore and Gracefield.