ON Holy Thursday the
parish of Moville and the wider community were
shocked and saddened by the news of Joe McGeadys
untimely death.
Joe was a perfect gentleman, a community person and
most of all a devoted family man. He was blessed
with the ability to deal with situations in a calm
and collected way and will be sadly missed by all
who knew him. A native of Falcarragh, in the
Cloughaneely Gaeltacht, Joe was educated in Colaiste
Einde, Galway before qualifying as a national school
teacher at Colaiste Phadraig, Drumcondra. He worked
in various schools before being appointed to Scoil
Iosef, Moville, in 1971 where he taught until his
recent retirement.
During his years in Moville, Joe became involved in
many sporting groups and organisations including
Community Games, Church Folk Choir, badminton, golf,
GAA and ceŽiliŽ dancing. He also loved a game of
cards, but his greatest passion was for Gaelic Games
and Irish cultural activities. It was in this area
that he made his greatest contribution.
Joe was a founding member and trustee of Bun an
Phobail GAA Club. He worked tirelessly in the
development of our club and in the promotion of
Gaelic Games and culture. That three of his sons
continue to play football and coach underage teams
was a great source of pride to Joe.
As a founding member of Cumann RinceoiriŽ CeŽiliŽ,
Inish Eoghain, he held ceŽiliŽ dancing classes for
many years in Muff, Moville, Carrowmena and Bocan. I
have no doubt that his contribution has been
instrumental in the healthy state of ceŽiliŽ dancing
in Inishowen at present.
As we mourn the passing of a great Gael, we remain
richer for having known Joe. Ni bheidh do leitheid
ann ariŽs.
On my own behalf and everyone associated with Cumann
Luthchleas Gael Bhun an Phobail, we extend our
sympathy to Joes wife, Eileen, sons Simon, Maurice,
Tony, John and the wider family circle.
SlaŽn a chara, agus go dtabharadh Dia suaimhneas
sioraiŽ na bhFlaithis duit. Ar dheis DeŽ go Raibh
danam -
Conal ODomhnaill, Cathaoirleach, C.L.G. Bhun an
Phobail. |
