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The late Joe McKelvey was a stalwart at Drumkeen United FC
Drumkeen United have paid a touching tribute to Joe McKelvey, one of the club's founding members, who died this week.
Late of Stralongford, Drumkeen, Joe was a founding member of Drumkeen United in 1977 and he played an integral role in various areas of the club.
Joe played as a goalkeeper on the Drumkeen United team that won the Hospital League in 1984/85.
A vital fundraiser in the club's early days, Joe was instrumental in the development of St Patrick's Park.
In 1987, he took part in a parachute jump in aid of the club.
“Joe was our club chairman for several years and showed his qualities a a great organiser and also a great man for sourcing sponsorship,” Drumkeeen United said.
“Through his work in Johnsons Hardware he was well known and had lots of connections which was a great help in those days we were constantly looking for sponsorship, fundraising and planning.
“All the Facilities we have now are due in no small part to Joe and several others like him who put in the hard work and sold the tickets and applied for the grants.”
Joe, a massive Celtic supporter, was also a part of the Drumkeen Drama Group in the 1990s and he played a huge role in the Drumkeen School Reunion .
Drumkeen United added: “Joe will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by us all here at Drumkeen United as a good friend and club man who made a great contribution to the development of our club.
“Joe brought his good humour to all the roles he had in our club and in life in general. Whenever you met him he was always in good form and you always had a laugh about something.”
Joe will be deeply missed by his loving wife Margaret, children John, Emma and Mark, partners Laura and Dave, grandchildren Sadhbh and Cuan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Is Funeral Mass takes place at 11am on Thursday at St Patrick's Church, Drumkeen.
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