Clonakilty and Cork GAA lost one of it’s most talented footballers last Sunday when father of two Padraigh Griffin passed away. He won a county medal with Clonakilty in 1996 by defeating UCC in the final, ending a 40 year wait for the west Cork club. The club posted the following message on their social media;
“It’s with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we learnt last evening of the passing of our great club hero Padraigh Griffin RIP.
“He was probably the best player to have worn the Green and Red in recent times, contributed so much to the Club during his entire playing career and truly was a Club legend.
“To Debbie, Jack and Alex, we extend our sincere sympathies. Our condolences also to Mark, the extended Griffin, Hurley and O’Donovan families and in particular to Helen. A Guard of Honour will be arranged and those participating are asked to wear Club colours.”
Tributes have poured in following the tragic death of former Cork GAA star and school teacher Padraigh Griffin.https://t.co/SzV1t3aKQG
— Irish Daily Mirror (@IrishMirror) October 24, 2022
It is with profound sadness that we learn of the passing of Padraigh Griffin from @clongaa. This most talented and unassuming person was so often the difference between victory and defeat for his beloved club . He was a member of the 1996 and 2009 county winning side. May he RIP pic.twitter.com/y5uGpqQBqo
— Paudie Palmer (@PaudieP) October 23, 2022
Padraigh Griffin. The best footballer many of us ever laid eyes upon. A diminutive colossus, he was a wizard with a ball in his hands whose magic entertained us for years – how he made us cheer. He was also a wonderful human. Our hearts bleed for Debbie & all the gang. #RIPGriff https://t.co/9o87Xn3kQN
— Richard Forristal (@R_Forristal) October 23, 2022
A Guard of Honour will Assemble at the Garda Station on Thurs at 11.10am. It will then flank the hearse via McCurtain Hill & Pearse St. All those participating are asked to wear Club colours R.I.P Padraigh Griffin. Player ,friend & colleague.@clongaa
— Clonakilty GAA (@clongaa) October 24, 2022
We send our condolences to his close family and friends at this time, May Padraigh Griffin rest in peace amen.