Stalwart of Kilkenny GAA club celebrates milestone birthday
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Val Malone, a lifelong servant and passionate supporter of James Stephens GAA Club, has been celebrated by the Kilkenny club as he marks his 80th birthday.
A lifelong servant and passionate supporter of James Stephens GAA Club (The Village) has been celebrated by the Kilkenny club as he marks a very special birthday.
Val Malone, a lifelong Village Man is celebrating his 80th birthday.
The Village stalwart served as Public Relations Officer (PRO) with the club for decades.
In the role, he has been a passionate advocate for preserving the club's history through meticulous documentation, while also recording and promoting the club’s activities in the present day, becoming a valued Kilkenny People contributor in the process.
Although unable to attend games in recent times, Val still remains a vocal supporter of Village teams and would have been particularly delighted to see the city team secure their return to senior hurling in 2026.
“Our biggest supporter celebrating a very special birthday,” the club posted to social media.
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY Val from all in James Stephens GAA & Camogie Club.”