The funeral details for Liam Kealy, who died in Cork over the weekend, have been announced.
Reposing at his residence from 2pm on Tuesday with Rosary on Tuesday and Wednesday night at 8pm.
Removal takes place on Thursday afternoon, arriving at St. Joseph’s Church, Ballyadams for Requiem Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
House is private on Thursday.
The late Mr Kealy is deeply regretted by his loving wife Ashling, daughter Shauna, parents Margaret and Tom, sister Lizzy, brother Denis, the Doyle family, brother-in-law Stephen, sister-in-law Marie, relatives and friends.
A stalwart of the St Joseph’s club, a fitting tribute was paid to him from the club he served so well.
Tribute
In a tribute on social media they said: “The Saint Josephs Club are devastated to realise the loss of one of our most passionate, loyal and energetic members. Liam “Squeaks” Kealy has left a void that will be impossible to fill.
“From 4 years of age until today he has been the heartbeat of every dressing room he filled. An ability to recover (34 times) from career ending injuries marked him out as one of our clubs most resilient and stubborn performers. Any supporter who stood behind the fence in Kellyville, on the bank in Graiguecullen or sat in the seats in Portlaoise could never accuse him of lacking commitment to the yellow and blue jersey of his beloved St Joseph’s.
“As a player and a coach, saying he gave 100% is an injustice to what he actually gave to his club on and off the field. He crossed the border to Ballylinan where his wife Ashling and daughter Shauna witnessed his devotion to St Joseph’s.
“Our thoughts are now with Ashling, Shauna, his mother Margaret, father Tom, brother Denis his sister Liz the Doyle Family and extended relatives and friends.
“He’ll be forever in our thoughts whenever a St Joseph’s team takes to the field in the colours that he served so well,” the post said.
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