June 5, 2005
Passing of Former Down "Great" - 1960's All Ireland Winner Pat Rice dead at 58. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on March 17, 1949.
Gaels throughout Down and further a field was saddened to learn of the sudden death of former 1960's All Ireland winner Pat Rice.
The Castlewellan Club man, passed away peacefully at 1.30 A.M.on Friday 6th May 2005. His wife, family, and close friends and relatives were at his bedside.
Pat played for Down in their historical halcyon day's of the 60's and his achievement's at county level included:
2 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Medals in 1960 and '61 playing at left full back, 2 National League medals in '60 and ‘62, 2 Railway Cup medals in '60 & ‘63, 3 Ulster Senior Football Championship medals in '59, '60 & '61, a St Brendan Cup medal in 1960 when Down defeated New York in Dublin, and 4 Dr McKenna Cup medals, as well as a Dr Lagan Cup medal. The late Pat also played on two defeated Ulster Railway Cup teams. He also gained recognition when selected to play for Ireland against the Combined Universities - the equivalent of an All Star today. In 1966 Pat was captain of the Down Junior Team, which was defeated by Cork in the All-Ireland final.
Pat enjoyed his county career with Down and his All-Ireland successes but there was nothing he wouldn't do for his beloved club – Castlewellan GAC. He served Castlewellan club in many roles including playing at various levels, a faithful committee man for most of his adult life including a spell as Club chairman, and senior team manager.
To his devoted wife Rosaleen, daughter Patricia, son-in-law Martin, grandchildren (Christine, Niall, Gareth and Cormac) and brother Jim, Down Gaels offer their most sincere condolences.
Funeral arrangements - Remains will leave his home at Burrenwood Road Saturday evening at 6.00pm for 6.30pm mass in St Malachy's Church Castlewellan. Funeral mass on Sunday 8th June at 11.30pm followed by burial in Aughlisnafin cemetery.
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Mourne football great Rice dies
Pat Rice, who won All-Ireland senior football medals with Down in 1960 and 1961, has died after a long illness.
In addition to his two All-Ireland medals, Mr. Rice played on three Ulster title winning sides and he also won two Railway Cup medals and two NFL medals.
He was a Castlewellan club stalwart for many years.
He will be buried in Castlewellan on Sunday morning at 1130 BST. All Castlewellan club activities are postponed until after the funeral.
Passing of Former Down "Great" - 1960's All Ireland Winner Pat Rice dead at 58. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on March 17, 1949.
Gaels throughout Down and further a field was saddened to learn of the sudden death of former 1960's All Ireland winner Pat Rice.
The Castlewellan Club man, passed away peacefully at 1.30 A.M.on Friday 6th May 2005. His wife, family, and close friends and relatives were at his bedside.
Pat played for Down in their historical halcyon day's of the 60's and his achievement's at county level included:
2 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Medals in 1960 and '61 playing at left full back, 2 National League medals in '60 and ‘62, 2 Railway Cup medals in '60 & ‘63, 3 Ulster Senior Football Championship medals in '59, '60 & '61, a St Brendan Cup medal in 1960 when Down defeated New York in Dublin, and 4 Dr McKenna Cup medals, as well as a Dr Lagan Cup medal. The late Pat also played on two defeated Ulster Railway Cup teams. He also gained recognition when selected to play for Ireland against the Combined Universities - the equivalent of an All Star today. In 1966 Pat was captain of the Down Junior Team, which was defeated by Cork in the All-Ireland final.
Pat enjoyed his county career with Down and his All-Ireland successes but there was nothing he wouldn't do for his beloved club – Castlewellan GAC. He served Castlewellan club in many roles including playing at various levels, a faithful committee man for most of his adult life including a spell as Club chairman, and senior team manager.
To his devoted wife Rosaleen, daughter Patricia, son-in-law Martin, grandchildren (Christine, Niall, Gareth and Cormac) and brother Jim, Down Gaels offer their most sincere condolences.
Funeral arrangements - Remains will leave his home at Burrenwood Road Saturday evening at 6.00pm for 6.30pm mass in St Malachy's Church Castlewellan. Funeral mass on Sunday 8th June at 11.30pm followed by burial in Aughlisnafin cemetery.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dhílis
Coiste Chontae An Dúin
Mourne football great Rice dies
Pat Rice, who won All-Ireland senior football medals with Down in 1960 and 1961, has died after a long illness.
In addition to his two All-Ireland medals, Mr. Rice played on three Ulster title winning sides and he also won two Railway Cup medals and two NFL medals.
He was a Castlewellan club stalwart for many years.
He will be buried in Castlewellan on Sunday morning at 1130 BST. All Castlewellan club activities are postponed until after the funeral.
June 5, 2005
Passing of Former Down "Great" - 1960's All Ireland Winner Pat Rice dead at 58. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on March 17, 1949.
Gaels throughout Down and further a field was saddened to learn of the sudden death of former 1960's All Ireland winner Pat Rice.
The Castlewellan Club man, passed away peacefully at 1.30 A.M.on Friday 6th May 2005. His wife, family, and close friends and relatives were at his bedside.
Pat played for Down in their historical halcyon day's of the 60's and his achievement's at county level included:
2 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Medals in 1960 and '61 playing at left full back, 2 National League medals in '60 and ‘62, 2 Railway Cup medals in '60 & ‘63, 3 Ulster Senior Football Championship medals in '59, '60 & '61, a St Brendan Cup medal in 1960 when Down defeated New York in Dublin, and 4 Dr McKenna Cup medals, as well as a Dr Lagan Cup medal. The late Pat also played on two defeated Ulster Railway Cup teams. He also gained recognition when selected to play for Ireland against the Combined Universities - the equivalent of an All Star today. In 1966 Pat was captain of the Down Junior Team, which was defeated by Cork in the All-Ireland final.
Pat enjoyed his county career with Down and his All-Ireland successes but there was nothing he wouldn't do for his beloved club – Castlewellan GAC. He served Castlewellan club in many roles including playing at various levels, a faithful committee man for most of his adult life including a spell as Club chairman, and senior team manager.
To his devoted wife Rosaleen, daughter Patricia, son-in-law Martin, grandchildren (Christine, Niall, Gareth and Cormac) and brother Jim, Down Gaels offer their most sincere condolences.
Funeral arrangements - Remains will leave his home at Burrenwood Road Saturday evening at 6.00pm for 6.30pm mass in St Malachy's Church Castlewellan. Funeral mass on Sunday 8th June at 11.30pm followed by burial in Aughlisnafin cemetery.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dhílis
Coiste Chontae An Dúin
Mourne football great Rice dies
Pat Rice, who won All-Ireland senior football medals with Down in 1960 and 1961, has died after a long illness.
In addition to his two All-Ireland medals, Mr. Rice played on three Ulster title winning sides and he also won two Railway Cup medals and two NFL medals.
He was a Castlewellan club stalwart for many years.
He will be buried in Castlewellan on Sunday morning at 1130 BST. All Castlewellan club activities are postponed until after the funeral.
Passing of Former Down "Great" - 1960's All Ireland Winner Pat Rice dead at 58. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on March 17, 1949.
Gaels throughout Down and further a field was saddened to learn of the sudden death of former 1960's All Ireland winner Pat Rice.
The Castlewellan Club man, passed away peacefully at 1.30 A.M.on Friday 6th May 2005. His wife, family, and close friends and relatives were at his bedside.
Pat played for Down in their historical halcyon day's of the 60's and his achievement's at county level included:
2 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Medals in 1960 and '61 playing at left full back, 2 National League medals in '60 and ‘62, 2 Railway Cup medals in '60 & ‘63, 3 Ulster Senior Football Championship medals in '59, '60 & '61, a St Brendan Cup medal in 1960 when Down defeated New York in Dublin, and 4 Dr McKenna Cup medals, as well as a Dr Lagan Cup medal. The late Pat also played on two defeated Ulster Railway Cup teams. He also gained recognition when selected to play for Ireland against the Combined Universities - the equivalent of an All Star today. In 1966 Pat was captain of the Down Junior Team, which was defeated by Cork in the All-Ireland final.
Pat enjoyed his county career with Down and his All-Ireland successes but there was nothing he wouldn't do for his beloved club – Castlewellan GAC. He served Castlewellan club in many roles including playing at various levels, a faithful committee man for most of his adult life including a spell as Club chairman, and senior team manager.
To his devoted wife Rosaleen, daughter Patricia, son-in-law Martin, grandchildren (Christine, Niall, Gareth and Cormac) and brother Jim, Down Gaels offer their most sincere condolences.
Funeral arrangements - Remains will leave his home at Burrenwood Road Saturday evening at 6.00pm for 6.30pm mass in St Malachy's Church Castlewellan. Funeral mass on Sunday 8th June at 11.30pm followed by burial in Aughlisnafin cemetery.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dhílis
Coiste Chontae An Dúin
Mourne football great Rice dies
Pat Rice, who won All-Ireland senior football medals with Down in 1960 and 1961, has died after a long illness.
In addition to his two All-Ireland medals, Mr. Rice played on three Ulster title winning sides and he also won two Railway Cup medals and two NFL medals.
He was a Castlewellan club stalwart for many years.
He will be buried in Castlewellan on Sunday morning at 1130 BST. All Castlewellan club activities are postponed until after the funeral.
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