Death of Therese O'Reilly, a Champion of Ireland

PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION
It is with deep regret that the ILGU has learnt of the death of Therese O’Reilly (Grange), past Irish champion, international and international team captain after a long illness bravely borne.
Following her inter-provincial debut for Leinster in 1977, Therese’s impressive ball-striking saw her win international selection that same year and again in 1978.
After starting a family in the early eighties, she returned to competitive golf and captured the Irish women’s close championship at Castlerock in 1986. As a player, she continued to represent Ireland and Leinster through to 1988 and captained the Irish team in 1994 at Huddersfield and again the following year at Wrexham.
Aged 52, she led the field of past internationals by two strokes to win the Irish senior women’s championship at Thurles in 2006.
A past chairman of the Eastern District, and more recently vice-president, she was actively involved in the administration of the ILGU at all levels. She will be fondly remembered as an outstanding sportswoman who was never short of an encouraging word for her fellow competitors and in particular talented juniors.
A role-model in the promotion of the women’s game, she loved life, laughed loud and often. Her characteristic good humour and sense of fun will be sadly missed by her many golfing companions and lifelong friends.
Our condolences go to her husband Des, son Andrew, daughters Jennifer, Laura and the late Nicole, brothers, sisters, relatives and many many friends.
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.
Removal this evening, Friday 1st August, from Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Main Street, Dundrum to St. Patrick's Church, Monkstown, arriving at 5pm.
Funeral tomorrow, Saturday morning, after 10am Mass to Shanganagh Cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to Blackrock Hospice.