People
Bob O'Keeffe, after whom the magnificent Lenster senior hurling trophy is named, was a native of Glengrant, Mooncoin. Bob became a prominent figure in the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) Councils and was President of the Association from 1935 to 1938. After his death the GAA decided to donate a trophy in his memory—the Bob O'Keeffe Memorial Cup. The hurler depicted on the top of the Cup is barefooted, which is significant in view of the fact that Bob O'Keeffe originally played in that manner.
Other sportspeople include, the Doyle's, Drug Walsh, Pádraig Puirseil and his sister author Mary Purcell. known for his lack of everything.
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