Ahane GAA club sadly reports the passing of one of its great stalwarts, Matt Whelan RIP.
Originally from North Kerry, Matt came into the parish in the 60's and had a hugely positive impact on the community. He became heavily immersed in the Ahane GAA club, playing both hurling and football, before taking on many pivotal roles to help run the club.
Matt served the club as Chairman for 9 years, which culminated in him being one of the main instigators and driving forces behind the development of the fabulous clubhouse which we have today. Having ensured this huge project was completed to his high standards, Matt stepped away from his role as Chair to manage the club bar on a voluntary basis for many years after. Matt rarely missed a game during his tenure at the club, and was delighted when the Daly Cup finally returned to the Clubhouse in 1998. While a huge admirer of the small ball game, Matt, being a Kerry man by birth, always had the scope to pass on some football wisdom attained in his native county when opportunity arose.
The club passes its condolences to Matt's wife Eileen, son Eamonn, daughters Siobhan, Eileen and Eithne, and his large extended family.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
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Funeral arrangements From RIP.ie as follows:
Matt Whelan (retired Garda) of Gardenhill, Castleconnell Co. Limerick eircode V94 Y2DD and formerly of Listowel, Co.Kerry who passed away peacefully at Milford Hospice on 26th October 2018
Predeceased by grandsons Séan and Kevin, deeply regretted and sadly missed by loving and devoted wife Eileen, son Eamon, daughters Siobhán Kennedy (Birdhill), Eileen Malone (Dublin) ,Eithne Mullen (Dublin), brothers Michael and John , sister Breda, daughter in law Mairéad, sons in law Paraic, Michael and Michael, grandchildren Oran, Aoife ,Dara, Oscar, Ailín, Oisín and Ultan, sister in law, brothers in law, nieces,. nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.
May He Rest in Peace
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Reposing at Meehan's Funeral Home, Castleconnell on Sunday 28th October from 4.30pm with removal at 6.30pm to Castleconnell Church. Requiem Mass on Monday 29th October at 11.30 am with burial in Rockvale Cemetery, Newport, Co. Tipperary.
Family flowers only please. Donations (if wished) in lieu to Milford Hospice.
