Tributes paid to Liam Kearns
Tributes are being paid to Offaly football manager Liam Kearns, who passed away suddenly last night.
The Kerry native took charge of the Faithful county last year, having previously managed Limerick, Laois and Tipperary.
As a player, Kearns played for his home county at underage and senior level, winning an All-Ireland minor title in 1980.
In a statement, Offaly GAA said they were ‘devastated’ to learn of Kearns’ passing, and extended their sympathies to his family.
Offaly GAA is devastated to learn of the sudden passing this evening (Sun., 12th March) of our senior football manager, Liam Kearns, R.I.P.
We extend deepest sympathies to Liam's wife Angela, daughters Rachel and Laura & all other members of his family.https://t.co/juvzRMxG4q pic.twitter.com/RiDZyP6ku6
— Official Offaly GAA (@Offaly_GAA) March 12, 2023
Very sad news tonight with the sudden passing of Offaly manager Liam Kearns.
In 2016, he brought Tipperary to a first All-Ireland SFC semi-final since 1935, and also brought Laois and Limerick to provincial finals.
Thoughts with his family and friends. RIP. pic.twitter.com/7w8KFQjxlc
— Will O'Callaghan (@willocallaghan) March 12, 2023
I’ll never forget the pride and emotion in Croke Park when we beat Galway in the All-Ireland quarter-final. I took this photograph just after we beat Cavan in 2017. You can see the joy he got from that win. Thanks for the memories #LiamKearns pic.twitter.com/glKIOmXVUL
— Enda O'Sullivan (@Enda_OSullivan) March 12, 2023
All at UL GAA Club wish to pass on our condolences to the family of Liam Kearns on the news of his untimely passing. Liam was our former Sigerson manager as well as having a distinguished coaching and playing career with teams throughout the country.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. pic.twitter.com/e7P4SdHl4g— UL GAA Club (@ul_gaa) March 12, 2023
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,
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. pic.twitter.com/lnScvIBCbx— Limerick GAA (@LimerickCLG) March 12, 2023
