Offaly granny is Ireland's champion rugby supporter!

Gearóid Keegan
By Gearóid Keegan

Tullamore Tribune Deputy Editor

Published 21st Mar 2022, 12:33 GMT
Josie Lynam (left) and Liz Dolan take their seats in Lansdowne Road to cheer on Irelandplaceholder image
Josie Lynam (left) and Liz Dolan take their seats in Lansdowne Road to cheer on Ireland

IS this Offaly woman the best supporter of the Ireland rugby team?

At 87 years of age, Tullamore grandmother Josie Lynam has attended every home game in this year's Six Nations championship.

“My uncle [Stephen Lynam] got her tickets for all the Six Nations games, she went up on the train for every home game,” said her grandson Andrew Lynam.

“She's a huge rugby fan and she'd always watch the games on television and this year she got the chance to go to the matches.”

Josie, who lives in Marian Place, Tullamore, was accompanied to the games by her daughter Liz Dolan, who lives in Banagher and along with taking in the rugby, she availed of the opportunity to take in some of the Dublin city centre sights as well (see her pictured below at the Molly Malone statue).placeholder image
Josie, who lives in Marian Place, Tullamore, was accompanied to the games by her daughter Liz Dolan, who lives in Banagher and along with taking in the rugby, she availed of the opportunity to take in some of the Dublin city centre sights as well (see her pictured below at the Molly Malone statue).

The active octogenarian is a huge fan of Johnny Sexton and was delighted to see the Ireland captain and his teammates clinch the Triple Crown at the weekend at the Aviva stadium, Lansdowne Road.

But she does not confine her rugby support to the big matches – she is just as likely to be seen at her local club cheering on Stephen's son Cian who plays for Tullamore Under 16s.

“We are all so very proud of her,” said Andrew.

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