Late Frank O'Sullivan

Pictured a few days before he died at the Brown Derby, Cork - part owned by son Colman

The unexpected of death Frank (Jer Thade) O'Sullivan of Eyeries, which occurred at his residence last month, came as a great shock to his family , the people of his native parish and to his wide circle of friends throughout Beara, the county and beyond. Aged 67, Frank had been in his usual good health and had been active up to the time of his death and people were deeply shocked when the news of his death was announced. Later, as the tributes poured in from all quarters, form many organisations and from individuals who valued his friendship so highly, it was obvious that he held a very special place in the affections of countless people. People often marvelled at the energy which he was ablae to put into his sporting and social activities as well as pursuing a very busy career in his own business. He owned the supermarket in Eyeries and also had a thriving petrol/diesel business. He had a great interest in the G.A.A. and it was fitting that representatives of that organisation formed a guard of honour and shouldered his remains through the village to the Church and again at his funeral.

His coffin was draped with the colours of the Urhan Club Colours which were worn by his sons with distinction on the field. Frank was also involved in the old St. Mary's G.A.A. Club before they rejoined with Urhan and gave some land for the development of Eyeries Park. He was also involved in the Park Committee.

A huge concourse of mourners attend the removal of his remains and there was a similar turn out on the following day at his funeral to Gortnabuilliga Cemetery following Requiem Mass. The G.A.A. contingent at his funeral included officers of Cork County Board, Cork Manager, Larry Tompkins, Kerry Manager Paudí O'Sé, Billy Morgan and members of the the Cork and Kerry football teams as well as all the G.A.A. clubs in Beara. Jos genial, outgoing personality, and his involvement in sporting and other activities for the benefit of the parish, made him, as the years went on, very well known in the area. And it could have no better ambassador. He was blessed with a happy home life with his wife Mary (nee O'Neill) who was a former teacher at Eyeries N.S., his daughter Deirdre, and sons Cormac, Declan, Ciarán and Colman, who shared his involvement in sport. Ciarán is a prominent footballer with Urhan and is a member of the present Cork Senior team. Cormac, Declan and Colman have all lined out for Urhan and Beara. Frank is surved by his wife, daughter, sons, grandchildren, sister and many other relatives to whom sympathy was extended. He will be mourned by them amd by people from all walks of life who feel priviledged to have known him and who feel a great sadness at his passing.