Jack Heaslip, RIP

We were very sad to learn of Jack Heaslip’s passing today, Tuesday October 11th, 2022, all at Éire Óg Inis offer our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and associates from Heaslips shop on O’Connell Street. Jack joined Éire Óg as a player in the 1950s having moved to Ennis with his wife Eilis from their hometown of Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny. He won a senior hurling medal with the club in 1956 and a Clare Cup medal in 1959. After he hung up his boots in the ‘60s, he continued with the club in a variety of roles including selector, coach, club officer and President.

Jack’s playing career with Éire Óg was succeeded by his sons Seán and Francis who played from underage to senior, while his grandchildren Colin Heaslip and Caoimhin Fitzgerald lined out underage and junior. Still playing with the club are granddaughter Eadaoin Fitzgerald, who togs out for camogie and ladies football teams, and grandson Aaron Fitzgerald, a vital cog in our senior hurling and football squads.

One of Jacks clubmates from the 60s, Des Neylon, recalls memories of the 60s and the many times Jack emptied the fruit from his van and refilled with team members-delivering them to play matches in various parts of the county. ‘Jack was generous to no end, his family have been associated with the club since his arrival to Ennis in the 50s, he is very popular in GAA circles and as a businessman in the town’. Jack never forgot his roots, in the 50s Éire Óg travelled to a tournament in Knocktopher at his invite and he continued to support Kilkenny to the end.

The club will form a Guard of Honour for Jack following his requiem mass in the Cathedral at 11 on Thursday.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis

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Notice from rip.ie: Death Notice of Jack Heaslip (rip.ie)

The death has occurred of Jack Heaslip
O'Connell Street, Ennis, Clare / Knocktopher, Kilkenny

O'Connell Street, Ennis, Co. Clare & late of Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny.

October 11th 2022, peacefully, at his home, in his 97th year.

Predeceased by his wife Eilis and granddaughter Gilly.

He will be sadly missed by his beloved family and friends, including his loving children Therese, Seán, Francis and Rosalie, in-laws Kevin, Margaret, Pat and Marie, adored grandchildren Miriam, Niamh, Colin, Caitriona, Cian, Caoimhín, Aaron, Eadaoin, Alan and Jack, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and great friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

Reposing at Daly's Funeral Home, on Wednesday (October 12th) from 5pm to 7pm. Arriving to Ennis Cathedral on Thursday (October 13th) for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Drumcliffe Cemetery, Ennis.

Family flowers only, please.

Jack's Funeral Mass will be streamed live here

Photo of the 1956 Clare SH Champions:

Heaslip's shop O'Connell Street decked out for the 2021 SFC final: