Offaly fans mourn tragic death of U-21 hurling manager Dermot Hogan
Tributes are being paid to Offaly U-21 hurling manager Dermot Hogan, who died yesterday evening following an accident while working at his home.
Hogan, a Coolderry native, was aged 45.
Offaly County GAA chairperson Padraig Boland offered his "heartfelt sympathy" to Hogan’s wife and family, saying: “Dermot’s positivity towards Offaly hurling was infectious, and remarked how following his first year in charge of the Offaly U21s, Dermot had learned a lot and was really looking forward to the Challenge ahead in 2015”.
“While Dermot’s loss to Coolderry and Offaly hurling will be huge, it pales into insignificance when compared to the loss that will be felt by his wife Marie and family, and our thoughts and prayers are with them at this extremely sad time.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis.”
Offaly GAA extends its deepest sympathy to the wife & family of the late Dermot Hogan,Offaly U21 Hurling Manager 2014 http://t.co/iJ65s67yX2
— Official Offaly GAA (@Offaly_GAA) July 25, 2014
Dermot Hogan was appointed manager of Offaly U-21 hurlers in 2014 following an impressive record with his club Coolderry, having managed them to Minor success in 2008 while also steering the Coolderry men to the Offaly U-21 title in 2010.
Hogan was also a selector with the Offaly Minor hurling team in 2013.
He is survived by his wife Marie, daughters Lisa, Rachel and Ciara, parents Kieran and Margaret, brothers Kevin and Eugene and a large circle of relatives and friends.
