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Naughton won almost 400 medals in his masters athletics career. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
One of Tipperary's most celebrated older athletes, Pat Naughton, has died at the age of 92.
A Nenagh native, his athletics career spanned over eight decades.
In 2023, Pat starred in the RTE programme Super Agers, a documentary examining the positive aspects of ageing by observing older people whose physical and mental ability could be considered exceptional for any age.
He has been described as 'exceptional' and 'an inspiration' to sport and athletics across the county.
Just two years ago, following his 90th birthday, Pat was still competing at the National Masters Indoor Athletics Championships.
You can read more about that here.
Picture: Athletics Ireland
Pat, who lived at Farnamurray, Ballygraigue Road in Nenagh, died peacefully at his home on Saturday last.
He was surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of Joan and loving father of Síobhan, Pádraig, Joseph and Eoin.
Pat will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, his sister Mary (Canning), his adored grandchildren Joseph, Jack, Sarah, Ellie, Sophia, Luke, Patrick, Jakob, Kasper and Abigail, son-in-law Johnson, daughters-in-law Layla, Julia and Danielle, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by his parents John and Bridget, brothers Sean and Oliver and sisters Kitty and Breda.
Reposing on Tuesday April 22nd at Ryan's Funeral Home, Nenagh from 5pm until 7pm.
Funeral arriving on Wednesday to St. Mary of the Rosary Church, Nenagh, for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Tyone Cemetery.
Pat's Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.nenaghparish.ie
May he Rest in Peace.
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