Sadness at passing of popular former Young Munster RFC Club President Nay Cantillon

THERE has been widespread sadness in Limerick sporting circles and beyond with news of the passing of hugely popular former Young Munster RFC Club President and committee member Ignatius (Nay) Cantillon.

Scores of warm and heartfelt tributes have been pouring in for Nay since his passing on Friday last.

The late Nay Cantillon of Fairyfield, Parteen served as President of Young Munster RFC on three occasions, 2011/2012, 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 during his many years of dedicated service to the Greenfields club.

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Nay Cantillon's father Jimmy also held the office of Young Munster Club president on two occasions, 1944-1945 and 1949-1950.

As well as being an avid rugby fan, the late Nay Cantillon was an accomplished hurler and Gaelic footballer too.

A former student at Limerick CBS, Nay Cantillon won Dr Harty Cup and All-Ireland Croke Cup hurling titles with the famed Sexton Street school in 1966. He also won county minor championships in hurling and football in the same year.

His involvement in rugby began with Richmond RFC before joining Young Munster at U-20 level. He then ventured across the Irish sea to study at London University.

In the early 2000s, he joined the committee at Young Munster RFC and served as both the club's PRO and fixtures secretary at one stage before being elected Club President.

The late Nay Cantillon is sadly missed by his son James, daughter Anne-Louise, daughter-in-law Anikó, sisters Dolores and Colette, sister-in-law Helena, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Following Requiem Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, Parteen today, Friday, burial takes place in Kilmurry Cemetery, Castletroy.

Ar deis Dé go raibh a anam.