The heroic resilience of Oola’s Green Giant

The heroic resilience of Oola’s Green Giant Limerick goalkeeper Josh Ryan with young supporters after the Tailteann Cup quarterfi nal match between Limerick and Wexford at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick on June 15, 2025. Photo: Tom Beary/Sportsfi le.

The emerald green of Limerick has been worn by some of the country’s most colossal athletes in recent years: Kyle Hayes, Gearóid Hegarty, Will O’Donoghue. Giants of men, they have combined raw athleticism with finesse and skill to etch themselves into the national consciousness as household names and leaders on the field. Yet in the…

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