The death took place in St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny after a short illness, in his 82nd year of Eddie Byrne, Tinypark. He was born and reared within a stones throw of Tinryland NS which he attended with his great friends, the late John Dowling, John Doyle, Jimmy Foster, Paddy, Leo and Des Moore. He worked with Ned Moore, local farmer and livestock dealer. He became Moore's first driver and he transported sheep and cattle to marts in places such as Borris, Carnew and the Dublin mart. He was a great lover of sport with his first love being GAA. He was involved with Tinryland GFC for almost 70 years and witnessed all 15 championship victories by the club. He was very proud of all players from the club selected to play for County and provincial teams and with his friends Christy Byrne, Seamus Hayden and the late Ned Feeney, travelled far and wide to support Carlow teams. His proudest moment however was in 1971 when he saw his son David receive the County Senior Football Cup as club captain after a lapse of 21 years. During the celebrations of that famous victory, the Byrne home in Tinypark was open to all Tinryland supporters that week. When he retired after an operation at 60, he became involved as manager and caretaker of the Tinryland GFC Clubhouse. In his tribute before the requiem mass, Tinryland, legend Brendan Hayden, described Ned as a plumber, electrician and carpenter all in one and was on hand whenever a crisis arose. He was described by Hayden as an unsung hero within the community. He always managed to sort out a problem in his own unique way and Tinryland GFC will be all the poorer for his passing. He was voted Clubman of the Year in 1997. He was predeceased in 1970 by his wife Kathleen. There was a big representation from the defence forces as his son Edward Jr. has been a soldier for over 30 years. April 2002 Tweet

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