Tony McKenna RIP
Gaelic Tyrone is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Tony McKenna, a pivotal figure in the development of the GAA in our County for over 60 years. A MacRory Cup winner with St Macartan’s, Monaghan in 1956, Tony seamlessly became a very young member of Tyrone’s breakthrough 1956/57 Ulster SFC team before emigration to Canada took him, like so many others, out of Tyrone.
On his return he became re-immersed in the GAA across the board at Clogher Éire Óg and Tyrone County levels, refereeing, managing and administering. He chaired Tyrone’s League/Activities Board (1982-87) and then became County Chair in in 1987, overseeing Tyrone Ulster Senior and Minor successes. On through retirement Tony remained true to the Tyrone cause as a constant supporter, Club Tyrone member and Garvaghey Patron.
By Gerard
Tue 31st Jul
Our deepest sympathy goes to Tony’s family, friends and the Gaels of Clogher.
‘Nil sa bhas ach malairt beatha: death is but a change of life. I measc Naomh na hÉireann agus Laochra na nGael go raibh se: may he be among the Saints of Ireland and the Heroes of the Gael.’
‘Nil sa bhas ach malairt beatha: death is but a change of life. I measc Naomh na hÉireann agus Laochra na nGael go raibh se: may he be among the Saints of Ireland and the Heroes of the Gael.’
