Funeral of Kildare rugby legend Geraghty to take place this morning

The funeral of legendary Kildare rugby legend Pat Geraghty will take place this morning at St Patrick's Church, Celbridge, at 11am.

Mr Geraghty passed away on Tuesday morning following a long battle with illness, and he will be buried at Donacomper Cemetery following his funeral mass today.

Ardclough resident Geraghty was a hugely popular figure in Irish rugby following his spells as a press officer with Leinster Rugby for 10 years before moving to become the media manager at Munster Rugby in 2000, where he remained until the end of the 2012/13 season.

Mr Geraghty grew up in Kildare and was educated at Clongowes Wood college outside Clane, while also playing with North Kildare rugby club during his youth and eventually returning upon when he left Munster to become the Director of Rugby at the club.

The club issued a statement on their facebook page to pay their respects on Tuesday.

“Pat achieved great success in the rugby world but most importantly, was a true gentleman, a great friend and will forever be remembered at The Maws," it read.

Pat is survived by his wife Kathy (Sheridan) and daughters Sarah and Mary-Kate.