'One of the greatest ever players to don the Carlow jersey,' tributes to Brendan Hayden Snr

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RIP, Brendan Hayden

Rest in Peace

Carlow GAA have paid tribute to Brendan Hayden Senior after his passing on Monday. 

Brendan of Springfield Drive and formerly of Tinryland, Carlow, passed away unexpectedly at St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny on May 20.

Predeceased by his beloved son Martin.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Breeda, children Joe, Ann, Brendan, Olivia, Colm and Marion, brother Pat, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, kind neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Barrack St., Carlow from 2pm on Wednesday with removal at 7pm to St Joseph’s Church, Tinryland (via his former residence) arriving at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.

Family flowers only please.

In a statement, Carlow GAA said: "We mourn the loss of Brendan Hayden Snr, one of the greatest ever players to don the Carlow jersey. We extend our deepest sympathy to the Hayden family, especially our valued colleague & dear friend Brendan Jnr."

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