Michael Duignan
IrelandpoliticianMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Michael Duignan, a former Offaly hurling captain and All-Ireland winner, currently serves as the chairman of the Offaly County Board, playing a crucial role in revitalizing the county's hurling and football fortunes since his appointment in 2019.
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Michael Duignan commented on one of Austin Gleeson's remarkable goals during a match.
By some metrics, Austin Gleeson’s career came up short. But he illuminated the game – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-21
Michael Duignan commented on the pressure Shane O'Donnell would face after his remarkable performance at a young age.
Ten Limerick players approached Shane O’Donnell after the match. Game was recognising game – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-06
Prof Michael Duignan first proposed Rathgurreen as a high-status settlement in the late 1940s.
‘Deep and rich’ story of medieval high rulers and nobles determined by archaeologists in Galway – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-20
Michael Duignan feared that a red card would end the contest as a spectacle.
Cork sparkle and Meath shock on day of many underpants – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-27
Michael Duignan is a county legend and has had a significant influence on the young hurlers.
Offaly lean on Durrow men as they aim to upset Dublin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-17
Bishop Michael Duignan united the dioceses of Galway and Clonfert.
Two West of Ireland Catholic dioceses united under one bishop as Church continues to downsize – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-30
Michael Duignan was the county board chairman who facilitated the joint management arrangement between Mickey Harte and Declan Kelly.
Offaly joint manager Mickey Harte not so much the great survivor as big achiever – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-22
Michael Duignan acknowledged that O'Donovan is very passionate about this but described the proposal as unworkable.
Motion on tightening hurling handpass defeated – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-22
Michael Duignan's appointment as county board chairman in 2019 marked an important moment for Offaly.
Ye of little counties can have faith in Offaly again – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-13
