It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of our dear colleague and friend Kevin

Fogarty. When the news broke on last Sunday morning that the Almighty God had

robbed us of Kevin our hearts went out to his immediate family and friends, his

workmates and colleagues. His Parish in Templetuohy Moyne and surrounding

parishes throughout Tipperary and indeed further afield were Kevin worked and

played were saddened to learn that Kevin had gone to his eternal reward. At 32

years of age Kevin was too young to leave us. During that short period of time he

had touched the lives of so many people that he came in contact with wither it was

in his native Tipperary, Kildare or wherever his job of work had brought him. Kevin

was everybody’s friend and anyone who knew him was the better for it. He enjoyed

life and he lived his short life to the fullest.

Kevin would always greet you with a smile on his face. I had never known him to be

in bad humour and when things would get serious on the job or on the playing field

he would always be the one person that would put you in good humour again with

one of his witty remarks and roguish smile. After his family and friends Kevin’s great

love was hurling, football and soccer. In a Gaelic career spanning nearly 24 years he was

part and parcel of the Moyne-Templetuohy GAA club and wore the Green and Gold jersey

with pride and distinction. Glancing back on records-Kevin won many mid and county

titles in hurling and football at both juvenile and adult level with Moyne Templetuohy. He

won U10 County, Munster and All Ireland medals in Football. He won an All-Ireland U14

hurling medal against Portuma playing alongside his late brother Ricky. At adult level he

was only 17 years of age when he won his first senior divisional medal for Moyne

Templetuohy in football after a lapse of 15 years. In 2005 Kevin won a divisional and

county intermediate football final with Moyne Templetuohy. He was also part of the U21

team that won 4 in a row divisional titles in hurling and football. A brilliant hurler he won 3

Intermediate hurling finals lining out in the following positions; midfield, wing forward and

corner forward. Kevin’s talent knew no bounds, he could play in any position in hurling

and football from goalkeeper to corner forward.

While we celebrate Kevin’s 32 years of life here today let us for one moment

remember his family-his parents Richie and Bridget, his beloved wife Laurena, his

adorable children Layla Jane and Callum, his brother Shane and extended family

members. Not alone today do they need our support, but tomorrow, next week,

next month and the years that lie ahead.

Kevin you will never be forgotten, May You Rest In Peace dear friend.