Last Saturday, January 9th, Val Cassidy was laid to rest in his native Kilcloon soil.

Val was a huge driving force behind the old Kilcloon team of the 1970's and 80's.

The team in Blue usually operated in the intermediate ranks during this spell

Val Cassidy was a mighty fielder of the ball. Brave and fearless he was from his usual midfield berth, a huge driving force behind the team who in later years amalgamated with parish neighbours Batterstown to form Blackhall Gaels.

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We include a number of complementary messages taken from the popular RIP.ie site concerning Val. These include kind words from old team mates and football adversaries.

I am so sorry to hear of Vals death. I played football with val in the 1970s with kilcloon. He was as strong as an ox and always gave it 100% . He was protective of the team and an all round great team player. Val was a true gentleman always. A great sense of humour and a ready smile. I am genuinely very upset and feel a huge sense of loss at vals passing . I would like to express my condolences to his family and to say that val was a lovely man and a very kind person. 

Paul carty

my sincere sympathy to vals family on the sad loss of val I was shocked to hear the news i had many of battles in the middle of the field in my dunsany days.a real warrior. we often laughed about it over a pint in latter years. rest in peace my friend.

Jimmy o Rourke dunshaughlin

Sincere sympathy to all the Cassidy family on the death of Val. We shared so many great times on the GAA field and what a talent he had and could have played with the county but wasn't interested. A great character to meet at anytime and will be sadly missed . May he rest in peace.

Jimmy and Esther Burke and family pagestown

Sincere sympathy to Lisa and all the Cassidy family on the sad loss of Val. A truely great midfield footballer in his day. May he Rest in Peace.

Eugene & Hazel Ferris & Family

So sorry to hear of Val’s passing. I first met him the football field in the early 80s. We enjoyed many chats over the years.He will be greatly missed. RIP.

Cyril Maguire& Family

Our sincere condolences to Lisa and all the Cassidy family at this sad time. Val was a good friend down through the years and one of the best, on and off the the field of play. May he Rest In Peace.

Patsy and Mary Callanan, Brownstown

RiP Val. Plenty of good laughs we had together and some stories that will never be forgotten. An all round sportsman and a dab hand at the darts. Will miss having chats and a pint with you. Sleep well Val.

Kevin & Maura Plunkett Batterstown

Deepest sympathy to the Cassidy family on the sad passing of Val many’s the good day we had on and off the football pitch, a great character and friend

Noel Farrell

Sincerest sympathy to all the Cassidy family on the sad passing of Val. He was a good friend & a good team mate. May he R.I.P.

Anthony Farrell

Our sincere sympathy to the all the Cassidy Family. What a pleasure it was to have know Val & played foothball with him. May he rest in peace.

Oliver & Sheila Larkin, Kilclone, Co Meath

Our deepest sympathy to all of the Cassidy family. Val was a gentleman and one of the best fielders of a football we have ever seen . May Val rest in peace.

Kieran , Aidan and John O Brien Batterstown

Sincere heartfelt sympathy to all the Cassidy family on the sad passing of Val,especially his daughter Lisa.hard to believe he is gone,many a pint i served him in the new and the hatchet,and there was always something wrong with it,but that was Val,had great times and laughs at the meath matches,and watching man utd down in keanes pub!A Sad day for the parish,rest in peace Val (warrior)

Paddy Duffy

Very sorry to hear of Val's death. Another stalwart Kilcloon man ar shlí na fírinne. Sympathy to all the Cassidy family. RIP

Michael O'Carroll

Very sorry to hear of val's sudden death.Condolences to his family and friends. Very proud to have played football with this legend, RIP Val.

John O'Brien

Sincere sympathy to all on the sudden passing of Val. He was one of the best players I played with, magic in the air. May he rest in peace.

Philip & Claire Mc Cormack

I want to offer my condolences to all of the family on the sad loss of Val who was a gent and a great team mate

Sean Smith

Deepest Sympathy to Lisa, Joe and all of the Cassidy Family on the death of Val. RIP. He assisted his brother Joe on numerous occasions over the past number of years in cutting the grass on our pitches. Always done with a smile and a chat. We thank him for his work.

Members of the Grounds Committee, Blackhall Gaels GAA Club

Sincere sympathy to Joe and all Val's family and friends. Val was a fantastic footballer who was a brilliant high fielder. It was an honour to have competed against a player with such skill and class. May he Rest in Peace.

Vinny & David Donnelly, Kilbride

Deepest sympathy to Lisa & all the Cassidy family. To a true legend , anyone lucky enough to have seen him in the blue football shirt of kilcloon will not forget his skill, tenacity & determination . A great friend , neighbour & all out gentleman . Thank you for the memories auld friend , sleep well VAL .

Michael & Lorna Collins & family

Condolences to the Cassidy family on Val's passing. May he rest in peace. A great footballer.

Packie Reilly

It was a privilege to have known Val and to have played football alongside him Rip Val

Willie StoneWall Murphy

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