RIP: Tributes paid to Tipperary man who spent all his life working in Bord na Móna

The death occurred on June 25 of Tom Kelly, Coolcroo, Two-Mile-Borris.

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of the Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles.

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Predeceased by his brothers Liam, Tim and Phil; sister Eileen; sister-in-law Anna; brother-in-law Michael.

His remains were reposed at Hugh Ryan's Funeral Home, Thurles, on Friday, June 27. His funeral cortege arrived in St. James' Church, Two-Mile-Borris, on Saturday morning with his coffin draped with the Moycarkey-Borris GAA flag.

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Guards of honour were provided by Moycarkey-Borris GAA and Coolcroo Athletic Club.

Tom spent all his life working with Bord na Móna, Littleton.

A great sportsman with the local hurling and athletic clubs.

A keen cyclist down through the years.

His garden was a masterpiece to look at.

His drills of potatoes wouldn't have a weed to be seen — drills straight.

His hurley would be the nicest and best cared for on the field of play. 

Fr Tom Fogarty was the Celebrant of the Requiem Mass, with Fr George Bourke in attendance.

Burial took place in the local cemetery.

Deeply mourned by his sisters Mary (Field), Joan (Curry), Patsy (O'Dwyer), Noeleen (Curtis), Bridget (Dempsey) and Lily (Wade); nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, relatives, neighbours, former colleagues in Bord na Móna Littleton and his many friends.

May he rest in peace.