SAD: Great sadness in North Tipperary as well known Gael passes away after illness

There has been a great outpouring of tributes in North Tipperary over the past few days, at the news of the passing of one of its most dedicated servants, John Joe McKeogh of Ballina who passed away recently.

McKeogh from Ballyea, Boher, Ballina, Co. Tipperary,  passed away on January 10th last, in his 83rd year, peacefully, in the wonderful care of Nenagh Hospital.

John Joe was North Board chairman in the 90s and gave decades of service to his club Ballina whilst his son Gerard gave many years as North Board Secretary.

Deeply regretted by his dedicated and loving family, wife Margaret, children Gerard, Teresa (O'Connor), Ann (Glynn), Breeda (McCarthy) and Martin and predeceased by baby John.

Sadly missed by his caring daughters-in-law and sons-in-law, Suzanne, William, Michael, Donie and Claire, his loving grandchildren, Emma, Milo, Sarah, Eoin, Sophie, Adam, Anna, Orla, Leah, Daniel, Aoibhlinn, Tom and Darragh, his wonderful brothers, Jimmy, Danny and Jerry, sisters-in-law Sheila, Annette and Catherine, brothers-in-law, Sean, George and Paddy Ryan, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, great neighbours in Boher and the GAA community.

Reposing on today hursday, at Keller's Funeral Home, Nenagh (E45 XO94), from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral arriving on Friday, to Boher Church (V94 H228), for Funeral Mass at 11.30am, followed by burial in Templekelly Cemetery, Ballina.