The late Jimmy Reilly, Dring with the Sean Connolly Cup when the Colmcille 2022 team visited him after winning the championship
Colmcille GFC has paid tribute to the late James (Jimmy) Reilly, Dring, Co Longford, who died on Monday, October 7 at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar.
Predeceased by his parents Tommy and Annie, by his son Noel, daughter Áine, brothers in law Sean and Ned, sister in law Catherine, the late Jimmy is deeply regretted by his loving wife Róisín, sons Thomas and Kevin, daughter Sinéad, daughter in law Laura, son in law Paraic, sisters Éilis and Anna, grandchildren, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
In a Facebook tribute Colmcille GFC posted: "Jimmy dedicated much of his time to Colmcille GFC, representing the club throughout various stages of his football career. He played at minor level in the early 1950s, including 1953, 1955, and 1957. In 1954, Jimmy lined out in the Leader Cup final against Longford Slashers, where Colmcille triumphed 5-5 to 3-4.
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