By Dan Walsh
There is deep sadness in Gorey town and district at news of the passing of Malachy Travers, (88), from Ramstown, Gorey, In a statement on social media tonight, Naomh Éanna GAA Club extends sympathy to his family and friends and outlines his lifelong contribution to the GAA. In the statement it says;
“Malachy was a lifelong Gael who was passionately interested in all things to do with Naomh Éanna GAA club. Before the foundation of Naomh Éanna GAA club, Malachy played with Gorey Blues, Young Emmets and Wolfe Tones. He also played with the County Wexford minor footballers in 1953. Throughout his club playing days, he played in 13 county finals but lost in all of them.
“After he concluded his playing days, he got back involved with coaching alongside Ger Hogan (RIP) and they coached the Under-14 and Under-16 teams together. Some of the teams coached by Malachy featured his talented sons, Malachy Jnr and Brendan. He also managed the club’s Under-21s alongside Bernard Crosbie and John Nangle, a spell which resulted in the club winning the Premier Football and Roinn One Hurling championship titles in 1997.
“Malachy was a dedicated umpire for many referees including Patrick Sheil (RIP) and Joe Kelly. He was a committed steward for Wexford GAA. He was also involved in coaching GAA teams in Gorey Community School down through the years.
“Malachy played in the first match that was held in Páirc Uí Síocháin, which was then a Wexford GAA County Board grounds. Over the years, he has been one of the most frequent visitors to the field. His jeep was a familiar sight turning into the clubgrounds of a weekday evening. May we conclude this tribute to a true Gorey Gael, Malachy Travers Snr, with his own words.” Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.
FAMILY NOTICE; MALACHY TRAVERS, Ramstown, Gorey. Beloved husband of Marie and loving father of Agnes, Malachy Jnr., Aoife and Brendan, brother of Patrick (Pat) and the late Ed and Matthew (Matt). Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughters, brother, grandchildren Caoimhin, Grace, George, Ben, Bobby and Kate, son-in-law Eamon, daughters-in-law Elizabeth and Ceara, Aoife’s partner John, brothers-in-law Michael, Gerard and Brendan, sisters-in-law Angela, Eileen, Carmel, Joan and Mary, niece Carmel, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May He Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Murphy’s Funeral Home, The Avenue, Gorey, on Sunday July 2nd from 3pm. to 7pm. Funeral arriving to St. Michael’s Church, Gorey, on Monday for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in St. Michael’s Cemetery.
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