RIP: Arva mourns death of stylish footballer and a man who possessed great work ethic
Late Joseph (Joe) Mulligan, Killester, Dublin / Arva, Cavan started his working life in Gormley’s Quarry drawing sand and gravel for making the concrete blocks
The Arva area was saddened to learn of the death of Mr Joseph (Joe) Mulligan, Killester, Dublin and a native of Farrangarve, Arva which occurred at Beaumont Hospital on Friday, May 22.
Joe started his working life in Gormley’s Quarry drawing sand and gravel for making the concrete blocks and after a few years he headed to Dublin where he worked with Denis Coakley Company in Clonee.
Joe finished up as Foreman of the company for many years due to his great work ethic.
In his youth he played with the Cormore Football team who famously won the 1957 Cavan Junior Championship defeating Belturbet in the Final.
Joe was a teak tough centre half back but was also a stylish player. The Blue Jersey (Cormore / Arva) adorned his remains at the reposing and funeral.
Joe was predeceased by his wife Teresa, brother Patrick (Packie) who lived in the family home all his life.
There were seven brothers and sisters in the family with only his sister Sr Imelda still with us. Joe is survived by his son Barry, daughters Suzanne and Áine, sons and daughter in law, grandchildren, sister Sr Imelda, brothers and sisters in law, nephews, nieces extended family, neighbours and many friends to all of whom we extend sincere sympathy.
Joe reposed at Jennings Funeral Home, Raheny with Funeral Mass in St Brigid’s Church, Killester followed by burial in Fingal Cemetery.