Tributes paid to Carlow man who was a 'lovely man' that 'played great football' following his passing


Joe O'GORMAN - Carlow Town, Carlow / Rathoe, Carlow - Wednesday 8th January 2025
Tributes have been paid following the passing of Joe O’Gorman (Ex-Siucra Eireann/ President Tinryland GFC) of The Cottage, Ballynunnery, Rathoe, Carlow.
Joe passed away peacefully at St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny on January 8th 2025.
Predeceased by his loving wife Eileen, his son Philip (Stan), mother Brigid, father John, infant twin brother John, sister Margaret (UK) and great-grandchild Aaron.
Much loved father of Pat, Sean, Paul, Teresa and Joe.
He will be sadly missed by his loving sons, daughter, his 22 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 2 great great-grandchildren, sister Josie (Warrington, UK) son-in-law John, daughters-in-law Una, Sheila, Marie and Catriona, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Tributes have been paid on the condolences section of Rip.ie and read as follows:
"Sincere condolences to joes family..a lovely gentleman..he played great football with my dad josser nolan..sure they will reunite and play a few games up above...rest in peace joe x"
Another reads:
"Our prayers are with the Gorman Family at the passing of Joe
May he rest in peace "
Funeral arrangements
Reposing in Carpenter’s Bros Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq., Carlow (Eircode R93 C863) from 4pm on Friday, January 10th, concluding with Prayers at 7.30pm that evening. Removal from there on Saturday at 10.30am to The Holy Family Church, Askea, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Éist, Carlow
