'She possessed remarkable energy' - Tributes paid to avid golfer after her passing

Tributes have been pouring in for the late Catherine (Kitty) Craddock following her sad passing on Thursday, November 28.

Though originally from Cork, Kitty became a core part of the Thurles community especially Thurles Golf Club where she was said to have had intense involvement both as a golfer and at administrative levels.

In the short time since her passing, several have already paid tribute to Kitty on her rip.ie page.

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One person wrote: "Great memories of Kitty and her dedication to Thurles Golf, particularly when representing and supporting TGC teams in competition."

Another posted: "Great memories of Kitty's intense involvement in Golfing matters, both at playing and administrative levels in Thurles Golf Club. She possessed remarkable energy in all tasks undertaken."

A neighbour wrote: "She was a wonderful neighbour and will be deeply missed."

Catherine (Kitty), formerly Abbeymahon, Timoleague, Co. Cork is predeceased by her loving husband Michael and deeply regretted by her sister Margaret (O'Leary, Conna), nephew Donal , nieces Toni, Kay and Fiona, relatives and friends.

Kitty will be reposing at Kennedy's Funeral Home, Dublin Rd., Thurles. Eircode E41 XY47 on Saturday evening, November 30 from 5pm to 7pm. Kitty's funeral cortege will arrive at The Cathedral of the Assumption on Sunday morning, December 1 at 10.30am for Funeral Mass at 11 o'clock. Burial after Mass in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

Family have asked for no flowers but donations if desired to The Irish Heart Foundation.