FOR THE GAA

community. Larry was always kind and caring to residents and this impacted on so many families in the village and surrounding areas.

He was heavily involved in his own club, Ballygarrett Réalt na Mara, where he enjoyed many great times both on and off the playing field. Larry always placed so much pride and heart in his club. He wore his heart on his sleeve and some of those who knew him will say he was known to occasionally lose the plot on the sideline!

Ballygarrett Réalt na Mara GAA Club held a great night for Larry last October to recognise his achievements as a player and manager. The club gave Larry and his family a boost just when it was needed. It would be fair to say his likes will not be seen again. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Larry will be lovingly remembered by his sons Emmet, Mark and James, daughters Ann and Lorna (Naughter) and their mother Annette, brothers David and Andy, sisters Cara and Bríd, his seven grandchildren, son-in-law Patrick, daughters-in-law Carla and Sandra, aunts Margo and Pat, brother-in-law Hugh, sisters-in-law Norma and Bernie, nephews, nieces, extended family, his GAA associates and wide circle of friends.

May his gentle soul rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

A Hurler’s Prayer

When the final whistle for me has blown

And I stand at last before God’s judgment throne

May the great Referee when he calls my name Say: ‘You hurled like a man ‘You played the game’.