RIP: Kildare GAA clubs pay tribute to 'great supporter'
Pat Cosgrove, Timahoe, Donadea, Co Kildare passed on November 1 2026
St Kevin's GAA and Coil Dubh Hurling Club in Kildare have paid tribute to “great supporter”, Pat Cosgrove, who passed this week.
Pat - Timahoe, Donadea, Co. Kildare and late of Mount Jubilee, Geesala and Mary Ned's, Bangor Erris, Co. Mayo – passed on November 1 2026, peacefully at home, “surrounded by his own gang.”
A social media post by St Kevin's GAA stated: “Our deepest sympathy to Betty, Michelle, Mary. Niall, Geoffrey, his grandchildren, great grandchild and the extended Cosgrove family on the death of Pat. Pat was a former player, Vice Chairman, Chairman, Club sponsor and a lifetime member of St. Kevin’s GAA.
“He is a huge loss to his family and his community and will be greatly missed in the club. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”
Coill Dubh Hurling Club posted: “Our sincere condolences to the Cosgrove, Carew & Murphy families on the very sad passing of Pat. A great supporter of Coill Dubh hurling on and off the field and in later years, of his four grandsons Paidi, Ross, Scott & Harry. May Pat rest in peace.”
Pat is deeply regretted by his adored wife Betty, his cherished girls Michelle and Mary, his loyal sons-in-law Niall and Geoffrey, his doting grandchildren Sadhbh, Caoimhe, Ella and the lads Páidi, Ross, Scott and Harry, his 12 week old great granddaughter Pearl, the two boyfriends Sean and Mark, brothers Michael and John (R.I.P.), sisters Mary, Kathleen, Bridget, Nora, Margaret and Sarah and his beloved twin sisters interred in Geesala, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, godchildren, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
May Pat Rest In Eternal Peace.
Pat will be reposing at his residence (W91 NT67) on Tuesday from 11am, with prayers at 7pm. Reposing at his residence on Wednesday from 3pm, followed by removal at 6.15pm to arrive at St. Benignus Church, Staplestown for 7pm evening prayers.
The funeral mass will take place on Thursday at 12 noon, followed by burial in St. Benignus Cemetery, Staplestown.
"To the world you were one person, To us you were the world."
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Tributes paid to Pat on RIP.ie include the following: “Our deepest condolences to Betty, Mary, Michelle and all extended families. Pat was an absolute gentleman, a great friend and many a happy memory from working together in MDY Construction throughout the 80s. He will be greatly missed. May his soul be at peace. Until we meet again for an ould catch up.”
And: “So sorry to hear of Pat's passing. Sincere condolences, to Betty, Michelle, Mary and the extended Cosgrove family at this very sad time, rest in peace the Pat.”
While another mourner wrote: “Sincere sympathy to Betty, Michelle, Mary and all the extended Cosgrove families on the sad passing of Pat. Thinking of you all at this sad and most difficult time. Pat was a true gentleman. May his gentle soul rest on peace.”
And another added: “Betty, Michelle, Mary and all the family. I am so sorry that Pat is gone from your lives. But he will with always be in your hearts and will take care of your all from Heaven. Pat was one of the nicest men I ever met. A total gentleman. A lovely gentle kind manner with a beautiful smile and a wonderful sense of humour. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.”