30/09/2026
It is with great sadness that all associated with Ballylinan GAA Club has learned of the passing of our Club Trustee and Vice-President, P.J. Hickey.
The Hickey family’s association with Ballylinan GAA Club stretches back to the very foundation of our club in 1926, and throughout his life P. continued that tradition of service and commitment.
Over many years, P. held a number of positions within Ballylinan GAA Club and gave generously of his time, knowledge and experience. As a member of our Club Committee, he played a central role during an important period in the development of our Club grounds, particularly in the purchase of additional land which allowed the club to extend our facilities and create a full-length adult playing field alongside a dedicated juvenile/training pitch.
P’s contribution, however, went far beyond the positions he held. He was a man who cared deeply about Ballylinan GAA Club and about Gaelic games. That love of the GAA was passed on to his children and his grandchildren, who continue the Hickey family’s proud association with Ballylinan GAA and St Brigids LGFA as players, mentors and officials.
Perhaps there can be no greater reflection of the esteem in which P.J. was held, or of the trust that members of Ballylinan GAA Club placed in him, than his appointment as a Trustee of our club. It was a position that reflected not only his years of service, but also the respect he had earned throughout our club and community.
On behalf of Ballylinan GAA Club, I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to P’s wife Francie, his children Marie, Pat and Roseann, daughter-in-law Lorraine, son-in-law Martin, grandchildren Emma, Niamh, Molly, Niall and Mark, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends at this very sad time.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
