knowledge. St Brides GFC members provided him with a guard of honour. Peter Finegan (Meath/Dundalk) A native of Cormeen, Moynalty, County Meath – where he was born in 1926 – Peter Finegan of Sandymount Drive, Blackrock, Dundalk never lost his love of the Royals despite living in the Wee County for many years. He passed away on May 8th, 2012. Peter togged out for Kilmainhamwood and followed the fortunes of Meath all his life. He had a great knowledge of Meath GAA and the banter was always great when Louth played their neighbours! A Meath jersey was on the altar during Peter’s requiem mass. Patsy Rogers (Kilkerley) There was much sadness at the final farewell to Patsy Rogers, Tateetra, who passed away on April 27th, 2012, aged 88. Well known as an outstanding mechanic, Patsy lined out for Kilkerley Emmets as a young man and held a great love of all sports during his lifetime. His grandchildren followed in his footsteps, making their mark in the GAA world. Ignatius McGee (Dundalk) From Fatima Drive, the late Ignatius McGee passed away on March 23rd, 2012. He was in his 97th year. Born in Plaster, Kilkerley, he was a lifelong Clan na Gael member, putting his building prowess to good use when helping out with the construction of the new clubrooms on the Castletown Road. Ignatius was also involved in helping the club move to their new pitch and clubhouse on the ECCO road. Teresa ‘Teasie’ McGuinness (Carlingford) Teresa McGuinness, Rooskey Road, Carlingford passed away on June 14th, 2012, aged 77. Teasie always followed the fortunes of Cooley Kickhams GFC and took great pride from seeing her grandchildren line out for the local GAA club. She also supported the Louth team, especially when her grandson Conor was part of the squad. Cathy Maguire (Riverstown) The entire community was shocked by the tragic death of Cathy Maguire, Benagh, Riverstown and formerly of Gaultrimsland on Monday May 21st, 2012 – a day before she was due to celebrate her third wedding anniversary. Aged just 23, Cathy (nee O’Rourke) was loving wife to Seamus and mother of Matthew and Callum. She was a supporter of Cooley Kickhams GFC, who contributed to the guard of honour along with members of Monksland NS, Rathcor NS, Bush Post Primary School and Templetown Transport. Brian McDonald (Dundalk) The town was left in mourning by the death on Wednesday, June 7th, 2012 of Brian McDonald, Maddoxland, Gyles Quay, Dundalk. Brian, who ran the family painting business for six
decades, was a talented gaelic footballer and soccer player, winning a Leinster MFC medal with Louth and also lining out for Dundalk FC. He captained the CBS to McArdle Cup glory in 1951 and was only 16 in 1953 when the Wee County beat Kildare in the Leinster minor decider. Louth’s seniors defeated Wexford in the Leinster SFC final on the same day. As corner forward with Dundalk Young Irelands, Brian lined out against Naomh Mhuire in the 1954 Old Gaels Cup final. Three years later, he was on the winning side as Young Irelands defeated the same opposition in the decider. Brian McDonald’s GAA career was cut short when he switched to soccer but he had certainly made his mark.
stalwart of both St Brides GFC and Louth GAA. Born and reared in Knockbridge, where he would spend all his life, Brendan developed a love for the Brides from an early age and was full back on the side that won the McArdle Cup in 1959. Shortly after making his Louth senior debut in the national league, the Knockbridge man sustained a serious knee injury which prematurely ended his intercounty career. He went on to serve the Brides at administrative level, acting as vicechairman from 1980 until 1982, chairman from ’83 until ’97 and club representative on the County Board from 1993 until 2006. Players and members of the club provided a fitting guard of honour for Brendan Marry, who passed away on April 19th, 2012.
Owen ‘Owenie’ Grimes (Dundalk) Owen Grimes from Marian Park passed away on Saturday, June 2nd, 2012. He was 83 years old. Owenie was a lifelong member of Dundalk Gaels GFC and he supported the Blue & Whites faithfully, rarely missing a match at The Ramparts venues old or new. A Dundalk Gaels flag, a tricolour and a Philip Daly Cumann flag were draped across Owenie’s coffin as he made his final journey.
Patrick James McGivern (Omeath) The late Patrick James McGivern was a great community worker, which was evident in the fact that he helped prepare The Dolmen Centre for a confirmation reception on the morning of his sudden death. A fine family man and neighbour, who worked all his life as a farmer, PJ was involved in many sports and organisations, including Cooley Kickhams GFC. He got wrapped up with the club at juvenile level when his son PJ started playing and served on various committees as well as acting as kit man to the senior team. Collectively, Cooley Kickhams GFC, FAS workers, school children, Cuchulainn Gaels GFC and Omeath Youth Project formed the guard of honour at his removal. PJ’s coffin was draped in a Cooley jersey, which was signed by the players.
Philomena ‘Mena’ McGuinness (Dundalk) The late Philomena McGuinness of 15 New Street was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Nee Hughes, Mena played camogie with distinction in her youth and was good enough at the game to represent Louth. She also loved soccer and was a season ticket holder at Oriel Park for nearly 40 years. Mena passed away on Tuesday, May 29th, 2012, aged 84. Tommy Marks (Carlingford) On April 28th, 2012, Carlingford lost one of its oldest citizens when Tommy Marks of Monksland passed away at the age of 95. Tommy was a good footballer in his youth, representing the Garrowiers and Cooley Kickhams. In 1947, he was on the Kickhams side that won the junior championship – a team that also included Stephen and John White, Mick Callaghan, Hughie O’Rourke and Tommy Thornton. Players and members of Cooley Kickhams GFC provided a guard of honour at Tommy’s removal. Teresa Tinnelly (Dundalk) Teresa Tinnelly, McSwiney Street passed away on April 22nd, 2012. The last surviving member of the McDonnell family from Knockbridge, Teresa raised her own family under very difficult circumstances after her husband was tragically killed in an accident. She played camogie in her youth and won an All-Ireland medal with Louth. Brendan Marry (Knockbridge) Brendan Marry of Newtown, Knockbridge was a member of one of Louth’s best-known families. He was a
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John F Kelly (Drogheda) Originally from Morganstown, Grangebellew, the late John F Kelly was known more for his exploits in boxing and athletics but he was also a gaelic footballer in his youth, particularly at Dysart NS. Seamus Reilly (Kilcurry) The late Seamus Reilly, Roskeagh, Kilcurry passed away at the age of 39 on Monday, April 30th, 2012 after a long battle with illness. A keen GAA fan, he followed the fortunes of local club Roche Emmets and kept a close eye on the county teams of both Louth and Armagh. Members of Roche Emmets GFC and staff from Murphy Brothers joined together to form a guard of honour. Mary McShane (Riverstown) The late Mary McShane of Mountbagnal, Riverstown, Dundalk was a keen supporter of St Patricks GFC. Affectionately known as ‘Ciss’, Mary (nee Hoey) followed the club with enthusiasm and listened to all their matches on the radio when she was unable to attend. Mary passed away on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 and members of St Patricks GFC provided a guard of honour at her removal.