RIP: Tributes paid after passing of grandfather of Tipperary hurling superstar

Tributes have been paid to Jimmy (James) Morris, Sue Ryder House Nenagh, late of Annbrook and formerly of Drumnahane, Borrisokane, and Life President of Nenagh Eire Óg GAA Club.

Jimmy, grandfather of Tipperary hurler Jake Morris and father of Cllr Séamie Morris, died peacefully, at Nenagh Hospital, surrounded by his family, on March 20, 2026.

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Cllr Séamie Morris, posted the picture below, and said: "RIP Dad. 96 is a good innings and he died with his principles intact. He touched so many lives in his 96 years."

Jimmy Morris with family 

In a statement, Nenagh Éire Óg said: "Nenagh Éire Óg extends its deepest sympathies to the family of our beloved Life President Jimmy Morris on his passing after a long life of such fulfillment and service to our club that is immeasurable and left a legacy that will never be extinguished.

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"Born and bred in Borrisokane he moved permanently to Nenagh in the late 1960s and when members of his young family began playing at juvenile level, Jimmy soon began a journey with the club, starting as a committee member in the mid 1970s and a selector with many underage teams which had great success at minor and U21 level in the late 70s and early 80s in both hurling and football.

"It was as an officer that Jimmy left an indelible mark, serving as Treasurer between 1986 and 1996, and Chairman for 1997 and 1998. Alongside fellow officers, Jimmy played a huge part in the building of our complex and viewing stand at our main field which are permanent monuments to the drive and vision of great club people, with Jimmy at the heart of it.

On Jake's performance against Kilkenny in the National Hurling League on Saturday night, the Premier View Podcast said: "Lining out for Tipperary and finding the net against Kilkenny, it was a moment that went far beyond the scoreboard. A goal that meant more. A goal for family, for club, and for a man who gave everything to the GAA."

"He was made a club president in 2001 and his passion for the club never waned in recent years, continuing to attend as many games as he could, including following his grandson Jake all the way to Croke Park and an All Ireland title last July.

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"Jimmy's family have themselves played a huge part in the fabric of the club in various roles over the years, that enthusiasm passed on from the man himself.

"An encounter with Jimmy was always something to treasure and we will miss him greatly. But the flame from his passion will live on forever in our club and in our hearts."

Predeceased by his beloved wife Nonie (née Whelan), his daughters Monica, Jane and Patricia, his granddaughter Sorcha, Breda (née Sheehan), daughter-in-law Bernie, his parents Martin and Bridget (née O'Meara), brothers Willie, Sean, Joe and Martin.

Loving father of Marian, Martin, Con, Bernadette, Séamie, Ger and Martina.

Jimmy will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, his siblings Peter, Mary, Theresa, Noel and Mick, Marian's partner Tom, daughters-in-law Denise and Margaret, son-in-law Paudge, his much loved grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great-grandson Billy, extended family, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing on Sunday, March 22 at Nenagh Eire Óg Complex (E45 HY06), from 4pm until 7pm.

Funeral arriving on Monday to St Mary of the Rosary Church, Nenagh (E45 YH29), for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in Lisboney Cemetery.