Nenagh Éire Óg extends its deepest sympathies to the family of our beloved Life President Jimmy Morris on his passing after a long life of such fulfilment and service to our club that is immeasurable and left a legacy that will never be extinguished.

Born and bred in Borrisokane he moved permanently to Nenagh in the late 1960s and when members of his young family began playing at juvenile level, Jimmy soon began a journey with the club, starting as a committee member in the mid 1970s and a selector with many underage teams which had great success at minor and under-21 level in the late 70s and early 80s in both hurling and football.

It was as an officer that Jimmy left an indelible mark, serving as Treasurer between 1986 and 1996, and Chairman for 1997 and 1998. Alongside fellow officers, Jimmy played a huge part in the building of our complex and viewing stand at our main field which are permanent monuments to the drive and vision of great club people, with Jimmy at the heart of it.

He was made a club president in 2001 and his passion for the club never waned in recent years, continuing to attend as many games as he could, including following his grandson Jake all the way to Croke Park and an All Ireland title last July. Jimmy’s family have themselves played a huge part in the fabric of the club in various roles over the years, that enthusiasm passed on from the man himself. An encounter with Jimmy was always something to treasure and we will miss him greatly. But the flame from his passion will live on forever in our club and in our hearts.

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