RIP: Longford saddened by death of ‘great Killoe Gael’ PJ Quinn
Late PJ Quinn, Chapel Lane, Longford town, Co Longford was inducted into the Emmet Óg Killoe GAA Club Hall of Fame in 2007
The death occurred peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Innis Ree Nursing Home, surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 6, 2026 of PJ Quinn, Chapel Lane, Longford town.
Emmet Óg Killoe GAA Club has paid tribute to PJ, describing him as a ‘great Gael’ and a person who ‘was never too far away from the hearts of Killoe GAA people’.
Killoe club posted the following tribute;
“The Club was saddened to hear of the sad passing of a great Killoe Gael in PJ Quinn.
“PJ came to the club in the mid 1970s and he was a key part of the Intermediate team who over that period worked their way to the top of the Intermediate ranks in the county contesting the Championship finals of 1975,1976 and 1977 when they finally made the big breakthrough and achieved Senior status which the club has retained since.
“After his playing career PJ immersed himself in all aspects of club affairs including training the team and acting as Chairperson of the club in 1985.
“He was recognised for his commitment to the club in 2007 when he was inducted into the club's Hall of Fame.
“PJ was never too far away from the hearts of Killoe GAA people and the club extends its deepest sympathy to the Quinn family and PJs many friends.”
PJ was predeceased by his beloved wife Kathleen, parents John and Margaret, sister Brigid and by his nieces Brigid and Maria.
He will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, Malachy, Rosario, Shirley, John and Mary, daughters-in-law Bea and Paula, sons-in-law Colman, Wayne and Diarmaid, sisters Margaret Quigley and Annamai, brothers Sean, Philip, Christy, James and Bernard, grandchildren Conor, Shannen, Aoife, Quinten, Kyana, Cillian, Eoin, Tamara, Tonicha, Lorna, Liam, Keilon, Aidan and Saorla, great-grandson Séimí, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law Brendan Quigley and Tony Connolly, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
PJ will repose at his residence (N39 K7H7) on Monday, June 8 from 3pm until 8pm.
Mass of the Resurrection takes place on Tuesday, June 9 in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com
Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Longford Branch of the Alzheimer’s Society, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff of Innis Ree for the exceptional care given to PJ. They would also like to thank the wonderful carers and the Longford Alzheimer’s Society for their kindness shown to PJ while at home.