The death has occurred of John O’Keeffe, Main Street, Millstreet, Cork. On February 2nd 2021, peacefully, in the loving care of Teach Altra Nursing Home, Newmarket. Beloved husband of the late Lena O’Keeffe (Kelleher). Deeply regretted by his nephews, nieces, sister-in-law Bernadette O’Keeffe and his extended family. [rip]
Due to current government guidelines, the funeral Mass will be held privately on Friday at 12 noon in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet, followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on: churchservices.tv/millstreet Messages of sympathy may be left on the RIP Condolence Page.
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Sadness on the passing of 1948 Millstreet and Cork captain John O’Keeffe
JOHN TARRANT
ON the passing of legendary Millstreet football captain from 1948 John O’Keeffe, his memory recalls Millstreet’s glorious progress to land their only Cork County SFC title … read the full article in today’s Evening Echo.
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It is with deep regret that Millstreet GAA Club announce the passing of Johnny O'Keeffe. Johnny was the last remaining member of our 1948 Senior County football winning team & also captained the @OfficialCorkGAA football team in 1949 to win the Munster final. May he rest in peace
— Millstreet GAA (@MillstreetGaa) February 2, 2021
From the archives of @millstreet_town a photo of Johnny in action and a link to some video footage of the 1949 All Ireland semi final https://t.co/nllIiX4CpQ
— Millstreet GAA (@MillstreetGaa) February 2, 2021
Millstreet – County Senior Football Champions 1948 [1]
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Late John O’Keeffe remembered as a true community champion
The passing of John O’Keeffe cast a pall over the Millstreet community, a gentleman respected who earned a reputation for unfailing courtesy and kindness. Well known in sporting and community life, he was a driving force amongst a number of organisations.
During the halcyon days of Millstreet GAA, John captained Millstreet to their only Co. Senior Football Championship title in 1948 by defeating St. Vincents at the Cork Athletic Grounds. Representing the county champions, John O’Keeffe had the honour of captaining Cork in 1949 to a Munster campaign filled with surprises … [full article in the Corkman February – 13 2021]
