LI-OPLS-282

George McNamara 1889-1970, was born in Rathkeale, Co. Limerick on the 25th Feb 1889 to parents Michael McNamara,an RIC pensioner and his wife Mary Barry. He married Nora Hogan, daughter of John Hogan of Ballyluddy, Grean, Co. Limerick on the 30th Jun 1913 in Nicker RC, Pallasgreen parish. Co.Limerick. Their daughter Mary Adeline McNamara of this memorial was born in Dromlara, Grean on the 25th Apr 1914. George McNamara, aged 81, a widower, died on Nov 1st 1970.

William Creed / Creede 1891-1949, son of William Creed  & Catherine Ryan of Ballyluddy married Mary Adeline McNamara 1914-1981, daughter of George McNamara & Nora Hogan on the 12^th Feb 1938 in Tipperary Town RC. Their son Tommy Creed 1942-2025, died on the 1^st Sep 2025.

His obituary  reads as follows :

Death of Tommy Creede of Dromlara, Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick and Portroe, Nenagh)  on September 1st 2025, peacefully in Nenagh General Hospital. Predeceased by his brother Willie and his sisters Chrisie, Kathleen and Nancy.

 Sadly missed by his loving wife Ita, cherished daughter Sarah, son-in-law Patrick O’Connor (Portroe), adored grandchildren Ben, Oisín and Aoife, sister Nora, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

 Reposing at Ryan & Whites Funeral Home, Pallasgreen onThursday evening Sept 4^th  from 6 pm until 7.30 pm. Arriving in St. John the Baptist Church, Nicker on Friday Sept 5th morning at 11 am for Requiem Mass at 11.30 am followed by cremation at Shannon Crematorium at 2 pm.

A tribute from Pallasgreen GAA reads as follows :

Tommy Creede RIP.

The community, and particularly the GAA community, was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of its legendary figures, Tommy Creede, who left us on Tuesday morning last. Sep 2^nd 2025.Tommy was more than just a player, he was the heartbeat of Pallasgreen GAA for many years. A proud bearer of the famous blue and gold, he was a true warrior on the field, giving every ounce of blood, sweat, and tears for his club, his teammates, and his parish.

Tommy Creede was one of six children, born in August 1942, to William and Adeline Creede, in Ballyluddy, Pallasgrean. He is married to a Tipperary woman Ita (nee Lynch) from Cullen, which is just outside the Limerick border. They have one daughter Sarah, who is married to Pat O’Connor and domiciled in Portroe, County Tipperary. Sarah and Pat have one daughter, Aoife and two sons, Oisín and Benn. Tommy has been a successful and hard working farmer since he left school. He attended school in Brackile and it was there he got his first taste for the game of hurling. The school master Mr Jerry O’ Sullivan, a Kerry Man who hails from the Dingle area, was a natural Gaelic footballer who won a Connaught and All Ireland Junior Football Championship playing with Mayo in 1951. Jerry always had the school children playing hurling during lunch time and he nurtured a great passion for the game among his pupils. Many players of note eventually emerged from the school and Tommy was definitely up there among the best of them. He went on to play juvenile and minor hurling and football with Pallas in the late 50s and early 60s. Tommy was just over age to participate in the Under 21 competitions, as they were not formulated until 1964. He burst on to the Pallas junior hurling and football teams around 1959 and he was very prominent when they won an East Limerick Junior Football Championship in February 1963. That same year he starred against Dromcollogher in the drawn County Junior Hurling Championship final. Seven days later he gave another fine display when Pallas lost the replay, just three days before Christmas, on a frozen rock hard Kilmallock pitch. He was a leading member of the Pallas hurling team for the next ten years, when they lost another County Junior Hurling Championship semi-final to Ballybrown in 1966. Two years later in the same competition he played a major role when Pallas secured the title of champions in the 1968 county final against a good Saint Marys team from Rathkeale. The following year that same Pallas team had to participate in the Limerick County Senior Hurling Championship against much stronger and experienced teams. Tommy was in his prime around that time, when they had unbelievable victories against Bruree and Saint Patricks before reaching the clubs first ever County Senior Hurling Championship final, only to be defeated by a very strong Patrickswell team. This is a rare enough occurrence to have the same team playing county finals in junior and senior on two consecutive years. Those who were lucky enough to see Tommy play will remember his fierce determination, his unmatched work ethic, and his loyal commitment to the jersey. He wore it not just as a uniform, but as a symbol of pride, tradition, and belonging. He represented everything that is good and noble about Gaelic games, passion, integrity, and community spirit.

Tommy enjoyed the tussles when marking with distinction some great players such as, Phil Bennis, Pat Hartigan, Jim O’ Donnell, Connie O’Connell, Tom Ryan, Eamonn Cregan etc. He considers that Eamonn Cregan and Frankie Nolan were probably the best players he can remember playing for Limerick.

When asked about his most memorable game, he replied that the club tournament matches in the 60s were very enjoyable. The Pallas club was invited to play in many of them, because we had a huge following at that time. This in turn generated good income for the host clubs. Tommy does, however, admit that his most enduring memory is the drawn county final against Dromcollogher, way back in 1963. As an administrator, Tommy spent one year as club secretary in the early 60s. He was involved in team management with the Pallas under 16s and 18s in the early 90s. Under his stewardship four teams won county competitions in both hurling and football. Pallas had a thrilling victory over Ballybricken in the 1995 County Intermediate Hurling Championship Final and once again Tommy was the successful team manager. He admits that the joy achieved in that victory was immense. Tommy was also involved in greyhound training in the late 1970s and had a few dogs himself, but did not have a lot of success with them. He did however, enjoy the short lived venture. In 2018 in the Millennium Centre Caherconlish, he was the recipient of an Old Time Gaels Award, an award which he was worthy and most deserving for his dedicated service to the Gaelic Athletic Association.

His legacy is woven into the fabric of Pallasgreen GAA. The stories of his heroics will be told for years to come, and his spirit will live on in every match played under the shadow of the fields he once graced with such pride. Off the field, Tommy was just as impactful. He inspired generations of young players with his quiet leadership, his generosity of time, and his deep love for the game. Whether on the sideline offering advice or behind the scenes helping the club in countless ways, Tommy’s presence was constant, steady, and valued beyond measure. On the 13th Of May 2024, Tommy attended the Pallasgreen Sean Gael gathering, a day that turned out to be one of joy, pride, and shared memories. It was very evident that morning just how popular he remained, with smiles lighting up the room as he arrived. Surrounded by familiar faces, there was a genuine sense of admiration and affection. Alongside the late John English, another pillar of our GAA heritage, Tommy was central to a morning filled with wonderful conversation, laughter, and reminiscing over a cuppa. That gathering now stands as a cherished memory, and a fitting celebration of the life and legacy of two great men.

Today, we mourn the loss of a true legend. But we also give thanks for the memories, the dedication to the club and the community, and to his friendship.

Sympathies to his wife Ita, daughter Sarah, son-in-law Patrick, grandchildren Ben, Oisín and Aoife, siste Nora,sistersinlaw, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

 NB.See Creede / Creed family memorials  LI-OPLS-171 & 172  in this cemetery