There is deep sadness in Camross and the wider community following the passing of a much respected local figure.
Frank McGlynn, originally from Aghyaran, Tyrone, made his home in Derrynaseera, Camross. He passed away on Thursday, May 8, aged 81.
Mr McGlynn was heavily involved with Gaelic football since he arrived in Laois in 1978, both as a coach and a referee.
He helped the traditional hurling stronghold of Camross to win five League Titles and was at the helm in 1980 when Camross beat Ballyfin to win that year’s Laois Junior Football Championship.
Mr McGlynn was again in charge quarter of a century later when Camross defeated Emo to win the 2005 JFC ‘B’ Final.
He also served as the Camross Club Secretary for a number of years.
As a well-respected referee, Mr McGlynn took charge of numerous high-profile matches in Laois right up until 2009.
He was the man in the middle for three County Finals – two IFC finals as well a JFC ‘A’ final.
Mr McGlynn was described as “a lovely man who maintained his Tyrone accent,” and was said to be “particularly kind and encouraging to the many young players he refereed.”
Outside of family and football, Mr McGlynn also enjoyed a long career working in Mountrath Credit Union.
Mr McGlynn is husband to Maud; father to Nicola, Collette and Kerry; father-in-law to Ger; grandfather to Meagan, Níamh, Dervla, Maeve, Eli and Séamie, brother of Mary, Ann, Kathleen, John, Margaret and Gerard; and uncle to Michelle.
Reposing at his home on Friday, May 9, from 5pm with rosary at 9pm, and Saturday, May 10, from 5pm with rosary at 9pm. House Strictly Private on Saturday until 5pm.
Mr McGlynn’s funeral cortege will arrive at St Fergal’s Church, Camross on Sunday, May 11, for Requiem Mass at 2pm followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
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