The late Sean Giltenan The death has occurred of Limerick's Sean Giltenan, a former President of New York GAA Board. A native of Rathkeale, Sean Giltenan resided at Roscroe Avenue, Casherdavin in recent years. Sean hurled with his native Rathkeale from a young age, but in his early 20's he emigrated to America. "He left Rathkeale for America in the mid-50s," recalled Limerick's Central Council delegate Rory Kiely. "In New York, He became involved in the GAA and was President of the New York GAA Board. He was always very helpful to hurlers and footballer who arrived in New York and especially those form Limerick," said Kiely. On his return to Limerick, Sean settled in Caherdavin. "He was always a familiar figure in the he Gaelic grounds, where he was a steward until recently." While in New York, Sean was also involved with the Limerickman's Association. He is survived by wife MAry, sons John and Derek and daughter Marion, brothers Jim and Patrick and sisters Brid (O'Shea) and Mary (Becker). Removal from Thompson's Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Limerick to Christ The King Church, Caherdavin. Requiem Mass followed by burial afterwards at St Mary's Cemetery, Rathkeale. Courtesy of The Limerick Leader 29 April 2006 Tweet

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