The village of Kilmainhamwood and the entire GAA community of north Meath were saddened to learn of the death of Maura Owens on Thursday morning last.

Wife of club official Francie and mother of Thomas, Gerry, Francis and Martina, Maura has been a shining light in the life of our club for the past 35 years. Gerry and Francis Owens were part of the Kilmainhamwood team of the nineties who won under 21, intermediate and senior championships.

Maura could also claim to have been Meath's greatest supporter with family trips to far away counties and overnight stays for even insignificant league games an absolute must in their footballing calendar.

A photo of the great Brian Stafford celebrating victory in Croke Park in 1987 accompanied by a then 10 year old Francis took pride of place in the Owens household.

Nothing was ever too much trouble for her family especially where the GAA was concerned. Her house was always open and most welcoming to both club and county board officials.

Francie and Maura looked after tickets for Croke Park, match fixtures, preparation of jerseys and a million other things which arose in the life of a club official. She was always a joy to meet socially, a beautiful smile and with infectious good humour she brought joy to all around her.

Her funeral on Sunday morning last was attended by a huge crowd of family and friends. Kilmainhamwood football club provided a guard of honour. She will be greatly missed by Francie, by her large extended family and by our entire community. May she rest in peace. Tweet

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