RIP: 'A sportsman and a gentlemen' Tributes paid following the passing of Graiguecullen man

Tributes have been paid following the passing of James (Jim) Byrne of St. Fiaccs’s Terrace, Graiguecullen, Carlow and Wilton, Cork

James passed away peacefully in St. Lukes Hospital, Kilkenny, on Friday 21st Feb 2025.

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Sadly missed by his sons in law Seán and Peter and daughters in law Caitríona and Brenda and grandchildren Richeal, Seán, Rúadhán, Fionán, Clara, Cian, Ava, Meadhbh, Hannah and Odhran.

Cherished brother of Kitty, Angela and predeceased by Marie, Joan, Margaret, Bonnie, Betty and Jack.

Fondly remembered by extended family and friends.

Tributes have been paid in the condolences section of Rip.ie and read as follows: 

"Was sad to hear of the passing of Jim a sports man and a gentlemen condolences to all the family may he rest in peace ar dheis de go raibh a anam"

Another reads:

"My Sincere Sympathy to Jim's Wife, Family and the Extended Byrne Family on your sad loss.
Many fond memories of Jim (Seamus) as a classmate in our school days in Graiguecullen, all those years ago.
May he Rest in Eternal Peace."

Funeral arrangements

Reposing at Carpenter Bros. Funeral Home, Graiguecullen (Eircode R93 ET80) on Monday 24th Feb 2025 from 4pm concluding with prayers at 7pm.

Removal from there on Tuesday 25th Feb 2025 at 10:30 to St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, arriving for funeral mass at 11am. Burial will take place afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.