There is deep sadness for Keadue Rovers today following the sad passing of co-chairman, Frankie Bosco O’Donnell.
O’Donnell was a highly-respected figure and will be sorely missed at Central Park.
Keadue released a statement today saying: “Sincerest condolences are passed on behalf of the club to Frankie’s heartbroken wife Lisa, daughter Sarah, sons Logan and Ryan, and beloved parents John Bosco and Bridget and brother Joey.
“In an era when we regularly hear debates about footballing GOATs, Frankie was the biggest GOAT that Keadue could have asked for.
Passionate, committed, hard-working and at the heart of any craic and slagging that was going – that was Frankie.
“During his long-tenure with the club Frankie served as a player with both reserve and senior teams, juvenile coach, reserve and senior team coach, committee member, bingo stalwart and most recently club co-chairman.
“Many times when the club might have been struggling over the years – either on or off the pitch – it was often Frankie who would sound the battle cry to get everyone motivated again. Be it at 3-0 down at half-time away to Drumbar on a cold Saturday in the late 1990s with the reserves, or a disagreement at a committee meeting in the clubhouse.
“Frankie had an enthusiasm and a certain way with words (some not to be repeated!) that got people on-board and feel like they were ready to take on the world.
“Frankie’s voice will echo over Central Park forever more.”
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