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Remembering PaddyTroy

County Hurling Finał day.

here at Semple Stadium, is always a special day in our G.A.A. calendar. but this year it is tinged with sadness due to the passing of Paddy Troy R.I.P. It was mid August when the sad news spread that Paddy, one of our most loyal and dedicated officials in the Stadium had died.

Paddy was a proud native of Moyne Templetuohy and lined out with them in both hurling and football in his earlier years. In łater times and when resident in Thurles, he joined the local Sarsfields Club. becoming an officer of that club in the sev-enties.This was a time when the 'Blues were developing their Social Centre and Paddy Troy’s expertise was put to great use in success-fully promoting and complet-ing this project.

For many years, PaddyTroy

has been involved in the run-ning of games here at Semple Stadium. He took great pride in this stadium and was always on hand to ensure the smooth running of the games. The V.I.P. area in the centre of Ardan Ó Riain was Paddy s regular haunt, where he greeted visitors and guests to the Stadium. His courtesy, welcoming smile and efficient placid demeanour will be long remembered.

Comhaltas Ceoltóiri Śire-ann was another great pas-sion of Paddy s. Both he and his wife Nora formed the cornerstone of that organi-sation in Tipperary for many years. His contribution to the promotion. organisation and success of Comhaltas was acknowledged, being, at the time of his death, Presi-dent of the Munster Council of C.C.£.

Paddy was a great Gael. supporting and promoting all facets of our culture. He is sadly missed.We extend our sympathy to his wife Nora and to his daughters -Mairead and Aideen.

Ta laoch caillte againn ach mairfidh a chuimhne.

Leaba i measc na Naomh dó.

Familiar faces at Semple Stadium