RIP: Funeral arrangements announced for Kilkenny GAA hurling legend
Bennettsbridge clubman Jim Treacy captained Kilkenny to their 1967 All-Ireland victory over Tipperary
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Bennettsbridge native and former Kilkenny hurler Jim Treacy, who passed away at the age of 82.
Jim passed away on May 28 2026, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of the Oak Ward at University Hospital, Waterford.
Beloved husband of Marie and much loved father of Ann, Aileen, James, Marian and David. Jim will be dearly missed by his loving family, brother Willie (UK), sons-in-law Shane and Murt, daughters-in-law Ceara and Gillian, grandchildren Kevin, Aoife, Hannah, John, Adam, Cara, Ollie, Harry and Ellie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, extended family, kind neighbours, all at Bennettsbridge GAA Club, the wider GAA community and a large circle of friends.
Jim is predeceased by his parents Martin and Mary, brothers Martin, Sean, Paddy and Michael and his sisters Lil and Annie.
May his kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his home in Bennettsbridge (R95K2C6) on Sunday (May 31) from 3pm to 7pm pausing for prayers at 6pm. House private at all other times please.
Requiem Mass on Monday morning at 11am in St Bennett's Church, Bennettsbridge.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The Requiem Mass will be live streamed online with link to follow on RIP.ie.
After joining the county senior team during the 1963 championship, Treacy went on to play a key role over the next decade, winning six All-Ireland medals, eight Leinster medals and one National Hurling League medal.
He also famously captained Kilkenny to the All-Ireland title in 1967.
On the club front, he is a five-time championship medallist with Bennettsbridge, enjoying great success during a golden age for the club.
Treacy will be remembered for his immense contribution to GAA life for his community, club and county and he leaves a huge sporting legacy.
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