Birr and the wider Offaly GAA community are in mourning after the sudden passing of the 'larger than life character' Adrian Cahill at the age of 49.
The Offaly legend won two minor All-Ireland titles with the county and went on to represent Offaly at senior level.
But it was at club level that Cahill enjoyed his greatest success - winning an All-Ireland club title with Birr in 1995.
A talented wing-back, Cahill was part of minor teams that produced hurling legends such as Brian Whelahan, Johnny Dooley and John Troy.
He broke into the senior team around 1989, but suffered a leg break that ultimately shortened his inter-county career as he played his last game in Offaly colours in 1993.
A popular figure off the pitch, his brother Gary also enjoyed a decorated inter-county career while his nephew Eoghan Cahill was in action for the Faithful county today - scoring 0-17 against Derry.
Taking to Twitter, Birr GAA said: "It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that everyone involved with Birr GAA Club learned of the sudden passing of our great gael Adrian Cahill.
"Thoughts and prayers with the Cahill family, Bulfin Park during this dark time. RIP Mongo".
The club added: "Where do you start when trying to do justice to a larger than life character. Adrian had the skill most others could only dream of on the pitch and a heart of gold off it, with a sharp wit that always brought smiles to people's faces."
Former teammate and GAA pundit Daithi Regan said: "RIP to a great colleague, fantastic character, genius pair of hands.
"We will all miss him".
