Death of a Kilbeggan athletics and GAA stalwart
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THE death has taken place of a former athletics and GAA stalwart in Kilbeggan. Jimmy McDonnell died at his home in Ballinderry Big, Kilbeggan and leaves a treasure chest of cherished memories for family and the many people who loved and admired him.
A dignified and personable man, Jimmy McDonnell was one of the early members of Tullamore Harriers Athletics Club in the 1950s while he also had a tremendous passion for the GAA.
He played football with Kilbeggan in his youth and after emigrating to New York in 1959, he starred with the Westmeath club there for several years. He played both football and hurling for them, winning a championship in 1963. After returning home to Kilbeggan with his wife Maureen and growing family, he immersed himself in the Kilbeggan Shamrocks Club and was particularly involved in the development of their pitch from the late 1970s.
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These are some of the Sexton siblings, including Edwina, top left, and her mother Sara Sexton, in red.(Submitted by Mary Sexton) I lived with my grandmother for many years, we were very close, and I ve always wanted to help preserve her legacy in a way, says Nik Sexton. She did such a good job of preserving Tommy s legacy, that it s only fair that we do the same for her.
Mary Sexton s face appears onscreen next to her son Nik s, and the two get to chatting. COVID-19 has cancelled holiday plans, and Mary says it s nice to see Nik, because when they usually talk it s over the phone, and often not on a screen, let alone in front of a journalist.
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