There were emotional scenes in the Centre of Excellence last night as Slieve Bloom’s Junior B championship win was dedicated to one of their much loved sons.
Tom Delaney passed away suddenly in July 2020 and this was a team he had managed, and even played on, for many years.
The late Tom, who owned Tom Delaney and Sons pub in Mountrath, left behind his devoted wife Anne and three sons – Tom, Padraig and Darragh.
Youngest son Darragh was the captain for last night’s win over Stradbally and upon accepting the cup from Laois GAA Chairman Peter O’Neill, he dedicated the victory to his dad.
The game itself was decided in the second quarter as Slieve Bloom built up a lead they would never relinquish.
Just as he was in the Premier IHC against Ballyfin last week, Ben Conroy was Slieve Bloom’s main scorer as he finished the game with 2-4.
He had help on this occasion though – chiefly through the lively Evan Power and the pair were probably the difference in the end.
Stradbally had played the semi final against Mountmellick 48 hours previous but they showed no signs of fatigue and pushed the eventual winners all the way to the end.
Check out some great pictures from the celebrations below:
SEE ALSO – Conroy and Power lead the way as Slieve Bloom topple dogged Stradbally for Junior ‘B’ glory
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