The late Neddy Flynn The death of Neddy Flynn of Kilbeg, aged 82, at Waterford Regional Hospital cast a veil of sadness throughout the entire parish. Neddy was of a very quiet disposition but also a very good conversationalist, well versed in local history, and a prolific reader of books on many subjects. But of course above all else Neddy Flynn was one of natures true gentlemen. He was tremendously well versed in the history of GAA and often recalled the old days, and one particular meeting held in the school in about the mid 40's when the present club were being formed. He recalled many of those present on the night, including the then County Board Chairman. He also recalled what was discussed at the meeting, and how the eventual decision to form the present club was arrived at. Like his brothers, Neddy was a good footballer and played junior footballer and played junior during the 50's, but he preferred to travel to the matches as a supporter, by foot, on bike, or by bus and enjoy the occasion. he was a great reader of GAA books and one of the last that he read was "Hurling's top 20" by Colum Keane. Amongst present day Waterford hurlers Neddy rated Paul Flynn and Ken McGrath amongst the best. Neddy was proud of the achievements of his brothers on the playing field, with Michael winning second of his senior football championship medals in 1966 thirty years after his brother Tom won a minor County football title in 1936 with Kill/Newtown. The large attendance both at the arrival of his remains in Kill and at the Funeral Mass is witness to the regard with which Neddy was held in the community. Neddy's remains were received and blessed by Fr. Callinan and he was assisted by Fr. Crowley, Fr. Condon and Fr. O'Connor. As a mark of respect the Kill Gaa Club formed a guard of honour on his arrival in the village, and club members carried his remains to the church. The Kill GAA Club and the whole community of Kill wishes to express its deepest sympathy to his brothers Michael and Tom and sisters Peg, Kathleen, Maise and Phyllis and extended family members. May you rest in peace Ned, and may the Gaelic sod of our native Kill Parish rest lightly on you. Ar dheis do go raibh a anim. Courtesy of the Waterford News & Star 10 March 2006 Tweet

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