GAA club in Kildare organising Croagh Patrick climb in memory of 'favourite son' who passed away

Robertstown GFC in Kildare are organising a climb up Croagh Patrick to remember former club stalwart Frank Dowling and to raise funds for Brain Tumour Ireland. 

Frank of Togher Road, passed away at St. Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh in April last year. 

"Do you want to join us in making a difference? We're raising money in aid of Brain Tumour Ireland and every donation will help. Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to us and all of Frank's family and friends.

In a touching tribute at the time of Frank's death, Robertstown GAA Club said that Frank was always there for this club, and that the village would now be there for the Dowling family.

The statement continued: "To try and capture the importance, the impact of a man like Frank Dowling, through words, won’t be possible.
"When his club called, Frank answered. To put it simply, Frank loved Robertstown and Robertstown loved Frank.
"Frank built countless friendships. Tears will be shed in many houses, many villages, workplaces and GAA clubs wide and far. "That was the measure of the man. Countless friendships built.
"As a player Frank was one of the greatest to ever wear the jersey and when his playing days were done, after many decades, he was there on the sideline with that crest sitting just above his heart, right where it belonged."
Frank was a son of the late Jim-Joe and Betty, brother of the late Jim-Joe.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Anne, daughter Amy, sons Brian and Kevin, son in law David, grandchildren Noah, Pippa and Lottie, sisters Anne-Marie, Bernadette, Gabrielle and Jacinta, brothers and sisters in law, aunts, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends."