The Late Patsy Hogan There are few with whom he crossed path in life who have not been saddened by his passing. The untimely and unexpected death of Patsy Hogan has left a void in the shadow of a sincere and honest friend, great husband, father and neighbour - a man who never spared himself in helping others in times of need. Although he loved to keep his life simple. Patsy was a very capable leader, and his huge contribution in NFA/IFA which earned him the distinction of the longest serving branch secretary in the country, after 37 years in office was indicative of his role in helping his fellow farmers to represent their interest and improve their lot in farming. His memory will live on in the "Sarsfield" region of East Limerick for many years. He was a much valued member of Sarsfield NFA/IFA branch, within which his words of wisdom and advise was listened to with interest, always received in the sincerity in which it was delivered and rarely challenged. The land which he farmed with care up the '90s surrounded the famed Sarsfield Rock, which he generously donated to the state, but continued to maintain up to the time of his death. He also served as secretary of Sarsfield Dairy Co-Op. He played an active part in the winning of the Golden Mile Award for the Sarsfield area in 2006. Patsy's interest centred on all that is good in real life. A keen follower of the GAA, he played an active role in Knockane GAA Club, played football and was keen follower of the county teams. He was also a keen supporter of coursing and bred a number of greyhounds that went on to major successes. A family man his loss is most sincerely felt by his wife, Marie, daughters, Riah, Jodi and Eileen to whom he was dedicated husband and father. He will also be missed by his brothers, Rev Fr Willie and Michael and sisters Anne and Lizzie. In his native parish of Pallasgreen-Templebraden, where he was highly respected his loss has also been deeply mourned. The huge attendance at the removal of his remains, Requiem Mass and burial was fully representative of community and farm organisations countrywide. His fellow farmers of the IFA shouldered his remains and formed a Guard of Honour from the church of his resting place at Templebraden Cemetery as fitting testimony to the esteem in which he was held by all with whom he had come in contact in life. Courtesy of the Limerick Leader 17th May 2008 Tweet

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