Clonakilty mourns sudden death of football star Padraigh Griffin

One of the county’s most naturally gifted footballers, 1996 and Clon’s unexpected Cork SFC county title success was the pick of Griffin’s sporting glories. That year, a semi-final clash with St Finbarr’s saw Griffin at his marauding and brilliant best.

Clonakilty's Padraigh Griffin salutes his teammates after scoring the vital winning goal against Naomh Aban in the 2004 Cork SFC at Dunmanway. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

The death has occurred of former Cork and Clonakilty GAA footballer Padraigh Griffin.

The club with which he memorably won a Cork SFC title in 1996 posted a message on its social media channels Sunday confirming Griffin's untimely death.