Horgan, Paddy
April 03, 2004
The late Paddy Horgan
The news that Paddy Horgan had gone to his eternal reward cast a deep gloom over the entire community of Killenaule and surrounding areas. Paddy was so vibrant, so full of life, so visible up and down the street that people could scarcely believe that he was no longer with us.
Paddy was born in Windgap in 1931 and went to primary school in Windgap and for a while in Bruree, Co. Limerick where his uncle was the schoolmaster. Later he went to to Rockwell College and finally to University College, Cork. He came to Killenaule in 1953 as assistant creamery manager to Oliver O'Neill, almost immediately he immersed himself in local affairs. He was a very keen hurler and played with Kilkenny in the 1949 minor All-Ireland losing to Tipperary in the final. He hurled prominently with U.C.C. and of course also with Killenaule winning South senior championships in 1954 and 1955.
He served for a number of years as secretary of the Killenaule GAA Club. He was a dedicated and talented golfer with Thurles Golf Club figuring on many club teams down through the years and also winning a much coveted Captain's Prize. He became manager of Killenaule Creamery when Oliver O'Neill transferred to Clonmel. In his job in Killenaule and later with South Tipperary Co-op and with Avonmore/Glanbia he was highly respected by the farming community who recognised his ability and dedication. He was involved in almost every aspect of community development in Killenaule. He was a founder member of the Killenaule Sports Complex Committee and worked tirelessly during the building and later the running of this committee whether it was at running Bingo, dances or monthly disco.
His ability to get a job done was a tremendous asset. He was for many years secretary of the local F.A.S. organisation. He played a huge part in the setting up and running of the Fethard/Killenaule Community Multi-Channel TV company. Any evening during the summer he could be seen helping his wife Diana with her Tidy Town work. Paddy will be sorely missed by one and all in our community. To Diana, Suzanne and Eamon we extend our deepest sympathy.
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam. Ni bheidh a leiteid aris ann.
Remains left Foley's Funeral Home on Saturday, 3rd April for 7.00 p.m. Vigil Mass in St. Mary's Church. Requiem Mass at 11.30 a.m. on Sunday, 4th April was celebrated by Canon Ryan., Readings were by Diarmuid and Sharon Horgan, nephew and niece. Offertory gifts were brought to altar by Eamon (son), Debbie (daughter-in-law). Sacred music by local Folk Group.
Courtesy of the Tipperary Star, April, 2004
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