'A fine golfer and a great character' – RIP Tributes to Kildare man


Tony McGlynn, St Patrick's Terrace, Naas, Kildare passed on October 28 2026
Tony McGlynn (Retired Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant, Irish Defence Forces) – St Patrick's Terrace, Naas, Kildare / formerly of Connolly Crescent, Longford - passed peacefully after a short illness on October 28 2026 in Naas General Hospital.
Tony is predeceased by his brothers Sean, Pe, Oliver & Brendan, and sister Betty.
He is sadly missed by his sons Alan and Anthony, daughters Teresa and Deirdre, son-in-law Pat, grandchildren Adam, Caoimhe & Daire, brothers Nicky and Thomas, sisters Anna and Miriam, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Tony will be reposing at the George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas (Eircode W91CD0K) on Friday October 30 from 5pm to 7pm with Rosary Prayers at 6:30pm.
The funeral will take place on Saturday October 31 2026 with Requiem Mass at 10am in the Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas, followed by cremation at Newlands Cross Crematorium.
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Funeral service: https://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam/
Tributes paid to Tony on RIP.ie include the following: “My condolences to the extended McGlynn family especially Tony's son Anthony. Enjoyed many a game of golf with Tony in Woodlands GC, a fine golfer and a great character.”
And: “Sincere sympathy to Tony’s family,especially Miriam,Anna,Tommy and Nicky,thinking of you all at this very sad time. RIP Tony.”
While another mourner wrote: “I offer my condolence to the McGlynn family at his sad time. Fondest of memories of Tony as a softly spoken man with a great kindness of heart and spirit during our golfing & card playing days of olde in Longford Golf Club . Rest in peace Tony, rest in peace.”
And another added: “Sincere condolences on the loss of your dear Dad Teresa. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace. Thinking of you during this difficult time.”
