One All-Ireland minor, two senior All-Irelands, two National Leagues, five Leinster titles, and a reputation as one of hurling’s most charismatic and fearless characters… Johnny Pilkington is Offaly hurling royalty, and we were thrilled to have him on William Hill’s The Square Ball this week.

From the golden days with Birr and Offaly, to lifting the Liam MacCarthy, to that unforgettable 1998 run and his no-nonsense style both on and off the pitch — Johnny has never been shy with a story or short of an opinion.

So sit back, relax and enjoy — this is The Johnny Pilkington episode of William Hill’s The Square Ball.

00:00 - Introduction
04:00 - Early Days
09:00 - Birr
17:00 - Winning at Minor
24:00 - 1989 Season
29:00 - Limerick in 94
41:00 - Club v County
47:00 - The Double
58:00 - Clare Replay
1:09:00 - Offaly after the 90s

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