Padraic Kearney Memorial Fund
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On the evening of Sunday 22nd of August 2021, the community of Adare, lost one of our greats.
Padraic Kearney was 47 years old when he collapsed suddenly while walking away from Croke Park, following Limerick’s All Ireland Hurling win. Padraic’s death has come as a shocking and devastating loss to all who knew and loved him.
Padraic was a loving husband to Aoiffe, and adoring father to his four gorgeous children; Patrick (14), Aisling (12), Caoimhe (9) and Tadhg (3). He was born and bred an Adare man, a wonderful son and son in law, brother and brother in law, uncle, adored by all his Kearney and Coughlan families.
Padraic was gentle and kind, honest, genuine and good to the core. What you saw was what you got. He stopped and made time to chat with everyone who crossed his path, with an ease and a genuineness hard to match. Padraic was a true friend, a solid and sound companion. He was a great neighbour, always there to come to the quiet support of those who might need a hand.
Padraic loved the game of hurling. He lived and breathed the game all his life. He loved his club, Adare GAA, and could be found any night of the week at trainings and games in the village and around the county. Padraic was a lifetime great clubman; a teammate, trainer, mentor, selector, committee member and supporter. He was a wonderful encouragement in sport to his own four children, with great effect, as they follow in his footsteps as talented sports people, with a huge love of sport. The Kearney’s were true supporters in every age range and sport they became involved in. Padraic and Aoiffe, united, were always at the side-line to support and encourage across their involvements in Adare GAA, Adare Camogie Club and Adare Ladies Gaelic Football Club. Padraic was also a true lifetime supporter of Limerick hurling. He was so thrilled and proud in following our team’s climb to success. He travelled to games far and near, to support his team, and so sadly lost his life in his beloved Limerick jersey.
Padraic was self-employed as a welder, based in his own yard at home in Knockanes. He was a talented and exceptionally hardworking craftsman. He took great pride in his work and maintained a commitment to quality in all that he did.
Padraic’s other great passion in life was his music. He was the drummer in the ever popular band Free Beer for 20 years. He loved the band, the music and his fellow band members and friends, and was in turn loved by them all. Padraic spent many an hour travelling to and from gigs in the band van, the best of company, good to listen and great to chat.
Unquestionably, above all else, Padraic adored and lived for the love of his life, Aoiffe, and their four beautiful children; Patrick, Aisling, Caoimhe and Tadhg. Padraic was rarely seen without his family. Wherever he was, they were, wherever they were, he was too. He beamed with pride at each and every one of their achievements, however big or small, and there were so many. It was plain for all to see that he loved them beyond words.
This memorial fund has been established by a group of Padraic and Aoiffe's family and friends. It has been borne out of a resounding wish amongst our community and beyond, in memory of Padraic and, in an effort to support Aoiffe and their children. While we helplessly cannot change or take away the pain, it is hoped that this fund might provide some comfort towards some future family expenses and in a very small way, ease the incomprehensible experience and journey of grief ahead.
We thank you all for your support. We would be so grateful if you could share this page with anyone you know.
The Padraic Kearney Memorial Fund
All donations will be lodged directly from this Gofundme page, to the Padraic Kearney Memorial Fund account, AIB, Adare. This account has been specifically created for the purpose of this fund and will be accessed only by its intended recipients; Padraic's wife Aoiffe and children, to support current and future family expenses including; funeral and related expenses and to provide for future education expenses for Padraic's four children, as he would have wished.
All donations will be lodged directly from this Gofundme page, to the Padraic Kearney Memorial Fund account, AIB, Adare. This account has been specifically created for the purpose of this fund and will be accessed only by its intended recipients; Padraic's wife Aoiffe and children, to support current and future family expenses including; funeral and related expenses and to provide for future education expenses for Padraic's four children, as he would have wished.
Organizer
Siobhan Clifford
Organizer
County Limerick, Limerick