Dan Currams

[Eamonn Maguire @eammagu]

⁦@Woolberto⁩ ⁦@Kerry_Official⁩ ⁦@radiokerry⁩ ⁦@RTEgaa⁩ Patience is the name of the game .

[Anfield Edition | æ @AnfieldEdition]

Oasis have dedicated 'Live Forever' to Diogo Jota tonight ❤️ A touching tribute.

[The Kop Watch @TheKopWatch]

Oasis tonight at the end of Live Forever

Amazing ❤️

[Gary Neville @GNev2]

That is heartbreaking news on Diogo Jota and his brother. All my love and best wishes to his family 💔

[The Tennis Letter @TheTennisLetter]

Rafa Nadal’s footprint will stay on Court Philippe-Chatrier until the end of time.

It doesn’t get more legendary than that.

Fully deserved for the biggest footprint this tournament has ever seen.

🥹👣

[DP World Tour @DPWorldTour]

You've done it, Rory 🙌

#themasters

[Shane Dooley @shanedoole]

Ridiculous red card from Johnny Murphy there.... that's a scandalous decision.

[Will O'Callaghan @willocallaghan]

In his seven-year inter-county career, Liam Currams won:

All-Irelands and All-Stars in both hurling and football as well as five Leinsters across both codes.

Liam spoke to @referee34 after being inducted into the @Offaly_GAA Hall of Fame.

https://t.co/XnGu6uZ427

[Official Offaly GAA @Offaly_GAA]

𝗟𝗶𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀: 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗹𝘆 𝗚𝗔𝗔 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗗𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗲

Liam Currams stands as a towering figure in Offaly GAA history, celebrated as a remarkable dual player who achieved greatness in both hurling and football. His journey to sporting immortality began humbly in Ballyboy National School, where his love for Gaelic games was nurtured. Representing the dual club Killoughey/Killoughey, which fielded teams at all levels in both hurling and football, Liam developed his skills, with hurling becoming his first passion.

In 1975, Liam represented Offaly at Féile in Cork, a pivotal moment in his early career. There, he met the legendary Christy Ring, whose words of encouragement left an unforgettable mark on the young athlete. By the late 1970s, Liam was representing Offaly at minor level in both football and hurling. He played five years as an intercounty hurler at U-21 level, a testament to his skill and longevity at a young age. In 1978, his debut year at this grade, Liam was called up to the All-Ireland hurling final panel, though Offaly fell short against Galway. In 1979, Liam transitioned to senior football, making his debut in a challenge match against Galway in Longford. Two years later, in 1980, he was part of the Offaly football team that claimed the Leinster title by defeating Dublin. They faced Kerry in the All-Ireland semi-final, falling short despite heroic performances from teammates Matt Connor (2-09) and Gerry Carroll (2-01), Offaly's only scorers on the day.

In the spring of 1981, Liam joined the Offaly senior hurling panel. His debut game against Kilkenny in the National League marked the beginning of a remarkable year. That summer, Liam found himself playing in two All-Ireland finals. First, as a footballer, he was part of the Offaly team that lost to Kerry. Just three weeks later, he lined out for the Offaly hurlers against Galway, contributing two points as Offaly claimed their first-ever All-Ireland hurling title with a 2-12 to 0-15 victory. Liam chipped in with two points, one in each half.

The achievements of 1981 catapulted Liam into the spotlight. He became one of the few players in GAA history to compete in All-Ireland finals in both codes in the same year, earning a hurling All-Star award and the first of his two B&I awards. He is also the only player outside of Cork to have won All-Stars in both codes.

The pinnacle of Liam’s football career came in 1982 when Offaly faced Kerry in the All-Ireland football final. Kerry was heavily favoured to achieve an unprecedented five-in-a-row of titles. However, Offaly defied the odds. Despite pre-match instructions for the backs to avoid advancing too far, Liam scored the game’s opening point with a daring run from the half back line. In fact, all of Offaly half back line scored that day despite being told not to venture too far forward. His defensive mastery on the day also kept Kerry’s star Ger Power scoreless. Offaly’s famous victory remains one of the most storied moments in GAA history, and Liam earned a football All-Star award for his performances that season.

Unfortunately, injuries began to take their toll on Liam's career. In 1983, he suffered a severe ligament injury in his left foot but continued to compete, playing in that year’s Leinster football final. Over the next two years, further ligament injuries, including recurring damage to his right knee, ultimately ended his intercounty career by 1985.

Liam Curram's legacy is defined by his exceptional versatility and success in both hurling and football. He won one All-Ireland medal and two Leinster titles in hurling, alongside one All-Ireland medal and three Leinster titles in football. His achievements as a dual player at the highest level are unparalleled, and his induction into the Offaly GAA Hall of Fame is a fitting tribute to his contributions to Gaelic games.

A true Offaly legend, We welcome Liam into the Offaly GAA Hall of Fame.

Comhghairdeas Liam

[Niall McNamee @niallmc14]

Condolences to Dave’s family and friends. Educated a lot of footballers in Offaly and Rhode from the mid 00’s and beyond. A gentleman, a great professional and incredibly generous with his time. RIP

[ATP Tour @atptour]

Dear Rafa, we have some very special messages for you 💌

[Cycling on TNT Sports @cyclingontnt]

Forever an inspiration. Forever the King of Clay. 👑

Gracias Rafa ❤️

[Cycling on TNT Sports @cyclingontnt]

Rafael Nadal, 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 the King of Clay 👑

[Swish 🍒 Tennis @Zwxsh]

Rafael Nadal leaves behind THIS legacy.

The most iconic introduction we've ever seen.

[Roland-Garros @rolandgarros]

King of Clay 👑

#RolandGarros

[Dan Currams @CurramsDan]

Your heart would go out to Pat Critchley. What a gentleman. #laochragael @SportTG4

[Dan Currams @CurramsDan]

Ana fheabhas ar fad! Iománaí iontach! #RichiePower #laochragael

[Spórt TG4 @SportTG4]

"When Richie Power turned it on, just stand back and enjoy the show"

Kilkenny hurling hero, Richie Power is first up tonight on #LaochraGael

🏐 Laochra Gael 🥎
📅 Anocht / Tonight
⏰ 21:30
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@KilkennyCLG @carrickshockgaa

[Cycling on TNT Sports @cyclingontnt]

🚀 The Rocket is the 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡!

Ronnie O'Sullivan wins a record 8️⃣th 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞 🏆

#TheMasters | @ronnieo147

[Liverpool FC @LFC]

An emotional way to start your Christmas 🥹

Here’s Dáire’s story… and a special day he’ll never forget ❤️

[Ciaran Mullooly MEP @ciaranmullooly]

Watch the sheer magic of Johnny Flaherty (and Pat Delaney) from 3 minutes onwards in this epic memory : a fitting tribute to the late great Johnny Flaherty who has passed away. RIP ⁦@Offaly_GAA⁩ ⁦@Offaly_Express⁩ https://t.co/aMHsoQAmJL