Shannon’s Frankie O’Flynn dies
The death has taken place today of Shannon Rugby Football Club legend, Frankie O’Flynn at age 77.
Mr. O’Flynn died at 0500 hrs on Friday morning at Milford Hospice in Plassey.
Probably best known for his rendition of his club’s anthem “There Is An Isle,” Frankie O’Flynn dedicated his whole life to his love of rugby.
In 1953 he lead Shannon to Senior Club status and captained the team to beat Highfield of Cork in October 1953. He also lined out for the team when they won the Munster Senior Cup in 1960.
He went on to be club president in 1976 and saw the team lift the Senior cup again.
He will also feature in the upcoming DVD of Alone It Stands.
He is survived by his wife Violet and family.
Funeral arrangements for Frankie O’Flynn
Frankie O’Flynn sings “There is an Isle” (Download)
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