Galway GAA Official

Frank Coyne, R.I.P 🕯️ It is with profound sadness that the Galway GAA community learnt of the passing of Frank Coyne, R.I.P. Frank was absolutely steeped in the GAA. At the time of his passing, he served with pride as the Galway GAA County Committee Delegate for his beloved club, St. Brendan’s (Newbridge-Ballygar). Frank was a constant and passionate supporter at all games supporting both club and county. Over the years he served his club as a player, manager, referee and dedicated administrator. No job was too big or too small for Frank; if the club needed him, he was there. To GAA supporters right across Galway and Connacht, Frank was a familiar and welcoming face at matches. He served Galway GAA with tireless devotion in many roles: refereeing, delegate, stewarding around the grounds and selling programmes with a smile and a warm chat for everyone he met. Frank was always on hand, always working, and always ready to help. He was also known and respected among GAA historians and collectors as a passionate archivist of the game, always willing to share his extensive knowledge of GAA programmes and memorabilia. Frank's loss will be widely felt by his beloved family, his GAA colleagues, his former comrades in the Irish Defence Forces, his neighbours and the communities of Ballygar, Newbridge and the surrounding areas. We extend our deepest and most heartfelt sympathies to his wife Geraldine, his children Lisa, Joanne and Thomas, his adored grandchildren Devin, Millie, T.J. and Jack, sister Mary and his extended family, neighbours and friends. May he Rest in Peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Funeral Arrangements⤵️ rip.ie/death-notice/frank-co…