WATCH: Johnny Flaherty scores crucial goal as Offaly beat Galway in 1981 All-Ireland final

Offaly is mourning the death of a hurling great today after the death was announced of All-Ireland winner Johnny Flaherty.

Flaherty died on Wednesday morning after a reasonably short battle with illness but is being remembered as a gentleman and an asceptional hurler who played a major role in Offaly's 1981 All-Ireland win over Galway. his hurling exploits.

His late hand passed goal spearheaded the county to victory in the 1981 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final against Galway.

You can watch that goal and the Offaly celebrations in all their glory above. Skip ahead to 32 minutes on the video to see the famous goal.

You can read full tributes to Johnny via this article from Kevin Corrigan.