RIP: Tributes paid to 'a true gentleman' and 'a great footballer for Kildare'

Heartfelt tributes have poured in following the death of “true gentleman”, Jack Graham, Firmount, Clane, Co Kildare.

Jack, who has been fondly remembered as “a great footballer for Kildare”, passed peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Glenashling Nursing Home, Celbridge on March 1 last.

Jack is the beloved son of the late Billy and Maggie and brother of the late Josephine and Billy. He is deeply regretted by his loving brother Tommy, sisters-in-law Danielle and Doreen, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May Jack Rest In Peace

Jack will be reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Prosperous (W91T62P) on Tuesday evening (Mar. 3) from 4-8pm.

The removal will take place on Wednesday morning (Mar. 4) at 10.30am to arrive at St. Patrick & St. Brigid's Church, Clane for 11am funeral mass, followed by burial in St. Benignus Cemetery, Staplestown.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live in the "webstream" section below.

Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.

For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.

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Webstream

Funeral service: https://www.claneparish.com/webcam/

Tributes paid to Jack on RIP.ie this week include: “Tommy, it’s with great sadness that I heard the passing of your brother Jack. I have fond memories of working with Jack, one of Kildare great plumber in his time, a true gentleman and a great footballer for Kildare and Raheens. RIP Jack.”

And: “So sorry to hear of the passing of this lovely man, my dad was also in this nursing home & passed in December 2025. I had many conversations with Jack. What an absolutely lovely man. They are all at peace now with full clarity in their minds once again & away from this awful disease that made them lose a little of who they were. Once again, they are back in the arms of those they once lost, sending love to you all xxx.”

While another mourner wrote: “Deepest Sympathy to Tommy and all the Graham Family on the sad passing of Jack. May he Rest in Peace. Jack is now reunited with his Mum, Dad, brother Billy and Sister Josie. Thinking of you all at this very sad and difficult time.”

And another added: “Deepest sympathy to the Graham family on the sad passing of Jack. Back in the 1970s we regularly played handball in the Prosperous ball alley. May he Rest in Peace. He was always a gentleman.”