Mockler, Sean
October 21, 2010The closely knit Mid Tipperary GAA fraternity is in mourning following the passing of one of nature's gentlemen, Loughmore Castleiney legend, Sean Mockler.
A man who served his club with great distinction both on and off the field, Sean Mockler was regarded as one of the premier county's most astute observers of the game of football. Indeed, he served as chairman of the county Tipperary football board for a number of terms and dedicated much of his life to raising the profile of the game in a county largely dominated by hurling.
Sean, was also a very staunch defender of the divisional system and his term as chairman of the Mid Board from 1994 -1997 was most noteworthy. However, in spite of his love of mid Tipperary and the Premier County, nothing could come close to the affection he held for his beloved Loughmore Castleeiny. A man who dedicated his life to the famed club, Sean was central to everything associated with Loughmore Castleiney and was not slow about putting his shoulder to the wheel when hard work was needed.
He delighted in the success of the club on and off the playing fields and had off the playing fields and had a particular gra for football - the club winning it's 57th mid senior title recently bringing a smile to his face. Sean would have been present for the vast bulk of those victories.
While the games enthralled Sean and gave him much enjoyment, he would readily acknowledge that it was the many many friends he made through his involvement in the GAA that gave him most satisfaction. He had friends in every parish of County Tipperary and many of those descended on Templemore, Castleiney and Templeree to pay their final respects this week as he was laid to rest in his native soil. With a rye smile, he would have entertained many of them with the lamenting of the difficulties of the 'poor country club' while at the same time delighted in rapport as they dismissed his comments and mentioned the many titles secured in any given year by the green and red army. It was vintage Sean Mockler- a humble, gentle and gracious soul.
The former Bord na Mona employee who was called ashore by the great referee this week is survived by his wife Rose, family, neighboured, GAA colleagues and many, many friends. A void has been left in their lives - to them all, sincerest sympathy is tendered
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.
Courtesy of the Tipperary Star 21-10-10 Tweet
