Sunday, 18 April 2021

An appreciation for the late Jimmy Green (R.I.P.)

On Thursday morning our member, Peter Kavanagh, phoned to say that his friend, and ours, Jimmy Green (R.I.P.) had died earlier in the morning at Beaumont Hospital.


To Eilish, Jennifer, James and families, and extended Green and McKeown families. Jimmy was a very active member, a great friend and support to us all. He was a much-respected gentleman and as a wonderful photographer his unique slide shows were highlights for many years of our annual general meetings. We will miss him greatly and on behalf of the society we wish to extend our sincere condolences and sympathy.


                                        

                                  The late Jimmy Green (1941-2021) R.I.P.


Fr Michael Murtagh, the celebrant at Jimmy's funeral Mass (Saturday 17th April) mentioned that Jimmy was a faithful and valued member of the Society and he served as Vice-President. Fr Michael also said Jimmy was one we would turn to for his giftedness. He has left us a legacy of visual imagery.

Jimmy was always generous with his photographs, be it to include them in a publication or to present them at our annual meetings. The above photo was a rare occasion when Jimmy was on the 'other' side of the camera! 

Michael Gaynor, President of the Old Dundalk Society has also been in touch, and he said that Jimmy was a founder member and contributed greatly to its success.


We would like to remember Jimmy by including a few of his photographs and to thank Eilish and the family for all the hospitality during what were always enjoyable visits.

 

                                                St Kevin's Church, Inis Oírr

 

                                         Cross at Killaghtee, Co Donegal             




                                                     
Dun Fort, Co Donegal

 


From the cover of the 1992 Old Dundalk Society publication 
(drawn by Jimmy Green)


                                               Kilcooley Abbey, Co Tipperary



                                                              Cahir Island

 

Jimmy was laid to rest in the afternoon 

after his funeral Mass at Brid-a-Crin.


"I nglac Dé igcónaí é" 


 

2 comments:

  1. On behalf of myself, my mum and my brother we would like to thank you for such a lovely tribute to my dad.

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  2. Thanks so much, we'll keep you all in the thoughts and prayers.

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