By Dan Walsh
Enniscorthy is mourning the sad passing of academic, historian, teacher, GAA community and family man, Henry Goff, Templeshannon.
Many tributes are being paid. Official Wexford GAA posted; “Deepest sympathy to the Goff family and Shamrocks GAA club on the sad passing of Henry Goff, who was a member of the Wexford senior hurling team that won the National Hurling League title in 1973, and father of current Shamrocks player Harry.”
Enniscorthy Shamrocks GAA Club expressed “our deepest condolences to the family of Henry Goff, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy on his recent passing.
Henry was a very proud Shamrocks man and had a long association with the club as a top class forward and manager. His contribution to all things to do with promoting the club were always highly valued by all. A true gentleman in every sense who will be sadly missed by family and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam“.
Educated in Enniscorthy at Mercy Convent, CBS Primary and Secondary Schol and St. Peter’s College of Education, Maynooth, were he received a Teaching Diploma in 1966, and having qualified as a teacher Mr. Goff worked at schools in Rathnure 1966-’67), Caim (1967-’69), Donnycarney CBS (1972) and Ballindaggin (1972-’79) and served as Principal of St. Senan’s Primary School, Enniscorthy, from 1979 until his retirement 32 years later in 2011.
He was a keen historian and most knowledgeable in the history of his native town and the events of the 1916 Rising in Enniscorthy and the 1798 Rebellion. He contributed to many journals and lectured at seminars and conferences over many years.
He also held a strong interest in local politics and served as a Fianna Fáil member on Enniscorthy Urban District Council and proudly served as Chairman in 1978.
FAMILY NOTICE; HENRY GOFF, St. Kevin’s, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, July 4, 2024 peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of Bridie, loving father of Ciaran, Fiona, Orla, Harry and Eimear, much loved brother of Chrissie, Pat, Anne, Eileen and the late Noel and cherished son of the late Patsy and Mary Ellen.
Sadly missed by his loving family, sons-in-law Patrick, Fabio and Patrick, daughters-in-law Julie and Lynn, his adored grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May he Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Browne’s Funeral Home, Enniscorthy today (Friday) from 3 o’clock until 7 o’clock. Funeral arriving at St. Senan’s Parish Church, Enniscorthy on Saturday for his Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Enniscorthy Cemetery.
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