Mick O'Rourke

Michael O'Rourke (1946 – 26 January 2019) was an Irish Gaelic footballer and hurler who played for club side Killeigh and represented the Offaly senior football team. He was known for his versatility, mainly playing as a left corner-back but also occasionally as a forward. O'Rourke first gained recognition as a member of the successful Offaly minor team that won the 1964 All-Ireland Championship. He went on to play for the Offaly under-21 and junior teams before making his senior debut in the 1968 Leinster Championship against Laois. O'Rourke's greatest achievements came as a defender, playing a key role in Offaly's All-Ireland Championship victories in 1971 and 1972. He also earned four Leinster Championship medals and briefly represented the Offaly senior hurling team in 1975–76. O'Rourke retired from inter-county activity in 1976. He sadly passed away on 26 January 2019.