Red mist was a stupid thing to do, admits Whelahan
Into the final minute of this All-Ireland senior hurling club final, with Portumna ahead by 11 points, Birr and Offaly legend Brian Whelahan got into a jostling match with midfielder Leo Smith. Referee John Sexton had no choice but to reach for the red card and Whelahan, one of the finest servants hurling has ever had, one of the purest, made the lonely walk to the sideline.
He has been to the Portumna dressing-room where he congratulated them on their win and apologised to all for his strike on Smith.
