Much loved Longford man Drummy Taylor had many sporting interests
The death occurred, peacefully in his 91st year, in the care of the staff of Mullingar Regional Hospital, on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 of Drummond Colett Taylor (pictured), Corboy, Edgeworthstown, Longford.
He is predeceased by his parents Morrison and Kathleen. Drummond will always be remembered by his family, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and his many dear friends. Safe in the arms of Jesus.
The late Drummy Taylor played at wing back on the Whiterock Slashers team who won the County Junior Football Championship title in 1953 and his other sporting interests included greyhound racing and horse racing.
From Corboy, Edgeworthstown, Drummy owned and trained many top greyhounds that raced under the Corboy name and he also had a big interest in horse racing with the annual visit to the Listowel Harvest Festival in September a highlight for him.
Funeral Service took place on Monday, February 13 in St John's Church, Battery Road, Longford, at 11am, followed by burial at 2.30pm, in Mount Jerome Cemetery, Dublin.