Declan (Big Dec) Keogh

Sincere condolences to Yvonne, Val and families. So sorry for your loss.

I just heard today of your bother's passing - So sorry and shocked to hear the news. I worked with Big Dec in Agriculture House in the '80s a true gent and legend - Ar dheis de go raibh a anam.

Very sorry to hear of Dec's passing, spend time in Ag House enjoying his company each day at tea break. A gentle giant to some but a gentleman to all. May he Rest in Peace.

Shocked to hear of Dec’s sudden passing. He was Ag House to those that knew him. RIP Big Fella

Sorry to hear about your brother Yvonne. Sincere condolences to you and your family.

Thinking of you, Valerie & Yvonne and all the family at this very sad and difficult time. We are so sorry for your heartbreaking loss and extend our sincere sympathies to you. We pray Declan will rest in everlasting peace. Take good care of yourselves and each other.

Sad to hear you have left for Pastures greener Dec, we will keep the faith and sing a ditty or two in your honor next time our team takes the field. You are forever etched into the fabric and folklore of the club we all love...KOH ...WAR.

Valerie and Yvonne my sincere sympathies on the passing of Declan. Always remember him heading off to the match with his Rovers scarf.
Rest in peace Declan

Rest Easy Rocker

So sad that you are gone but certainly never forgotten - only your passing would get us to turn up at your funeral during a pandemic - your send off was very fitting - we wouldn't have missed it for the world - condolences to your sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews for their big loss.

Deeply saddened to learn of Big Dec's passing. A gentle giant who will be missed by his many friends.

Deeply saddened to learn of Big Dec's passing, such a lovely person, I'll always remember back in Sept 82 when big Dec came into the pub in Rhode on a monday night after Offaly had won the football all ireland, i was gobsmacked to see him, he said i thought there might be a session and there was. RIP Dec.

Condolences to Dec's family and his many friends - got to know you on the trip to Kazan and will always remember your good humour and friendly manner - a huge loss to the LOI community (RIP)

I was at school with Declan. I always remember a teacher asking his name one day. “Keogh” he replied. “What’s your full name” the teacher asked. “Status Keogh” Declan replied.

Had the privilege of working with him in the early 80s at Ag house.
What a character.
He was certainly my favourite rangers supporter.
Oh Dec you knew How to rise us all.!
Rest well Big man

Just heard the sad news of Big Dec’s passing. Enjoyed working with him in Beef Export Refunds & listening to his Rovers stories. A true gent.

Sincere sympathies to Declan’s sisters, wider family and friends. We all liked him immensely and fell into step with him for a chat so many times. Happy memories of early 1970s soccer in the field, Rolo toffees, Shoot magazine, eating the minty leaves of a flower plant from a garden a few doors up. In later life, many sightings in Toner’s and elsewhere around town. A local legend permanently walking down towards the KCR for a bus into town. Very sad he is gone. RIP
From John and all the Flemings of 15 Wainsfort Grove

Deeply saddened to learn of Big Dec's passing.

Such a beautiful soul to see around the music scene, in particular, at Aslan gigs.

Declan, had such a beautiful kind way about him and no doubt will be deeply missed by us all.

RIP buddy.

Sincere condolences to Dec’s family. It was a privilege to sit facing you for many years in Agriculture. Had some laughs even if I had to dial the phone for all your calls. And all the metal concerts we met at and big hugs I always got. Rest in peace Dec.

RIP Big Dec will always give you a thought when rovers play had a great conversation with you before Rods gig in the RDS my wife was nervous when i approached you to talk about Rovers after a couple of minutes she knew she was in the company of a gentleman my condolences to your family

The League of Ireland will be a sadder place without Dec. RIP

Rest in peace Big Dec.

Deepest sympathy to Big Dec's family. A soft hearted gentleman who will always be remembered at Shamrock Rovers. RIP

Condolences to Big Dec's family as I join with so many of his former Ag House colleagues in bidding him farewell. He was an institution, a gentle giant and a one off. Will be missed on the terraces by all your football friends. Rest in Peace Big Dec

Deepest sympathy Yvonne on Declan's sudden passing. Please pass on my condolences to Valerie & the extended family

So so sad to hear about big dec. He was one of our regulars and we loved to see him come down the stairs. Such a nice guy. So genuine. Always asked how my dog was and we always had a laugh and the chats about rovers or music. Will miss him terribly. Rest in peace Dec.

Am so sad to learn of the passing of Big Dec......I offer my sincerest sympathy to his family and friends .....He will be greatly missed by all Rovers fans......May Big Dec rest in peace....

RIP Big Dec, one in a million.

So sad to hear of Big Dec's passing. He will be missed in Ag House. Condolences to the family.

Dec,

You never held it against me that we ran ye out of town at a Limerick v Rovers game in the 80s, it was just a good country welcome ! Glad to have been in your very enjoyable company many a day in Toners, we were the only 2 people who understood the rules of cricket ! Rest in peace big fella, you will be sadly missed.

Kevin 'Sean South' Fitzgibbon, Limerick (former Dept of Agric)

Our sincere condolences to the family of Big Dec. He will be sorely missed. We have many fond memories from our many years bumping into Dec in Ag House and many many Friday nights seeing Dec at Table No. 1 at Toners where Dec would entertain all with a witty turn of phrase. Fond memories. We too are Kylie fans but not at Decs level! Bumped into him at a Kylie concert at The Point back in the day. A true gent & gentle giant. Big heart. Big loss. Big Dec. ❤️

Condolences to the family

RIP Big Dec a rovers game won't be the same without. X x KOH Once a hoop always a hoop x

r.i.p dec. wont be the same without you.. legend.

I was saddened to hear of the sudden death of my former colleague Big Dec. I have fond memories of him regaling stories of his many trips with his beloved Rovers and to Rochdale. Condolences to his family, current and former colleagues of Agriculture House.

Deco, I think of you and I smile. What a great legacy that is to leave behind. Thank you for touching my life, for the memories, the football trips, weekends in London, Rochdale and beyond and the many laughs we had. Rest in peace, Buddy.

Thinking of Big Dec as he makes his final journey today. Every time I met Dec I left his company feeling lighter. He always made me laugh, goodbye was a kiss on each cheek as we parted and he called me Tigger for reasons long forgotten. RIP Dec it was a pleasure to have known you xx

Deepest condolences to the Keogh family on Big Dec's untimely passing. He was held in such high regard by everyone at Rovers. There'll be a lasting void at the front of Hoops SC buses.
RIP Dec

So sorry to hear of Big Dec's sudden passing. I knew him in Ag House, Baggot Inn. Always genuine, always a gentleman. Sincere sympathy to Big Dec's family & friends.
Rest in peace my friend.

Rest in peace Big Dec

Long live Big Dec. Rest in Peace.

Our deepest sympathies to Valerie, Yvonne and the extended family on Declan’s sudden passing. Although we didn’t have the privilege of getting to know Declan very well, Wainsfort Park feels empty and quiet without him. Rest in peace Declan.

Rest in peace my Dear Friend

Unbelievable sadness in our Hearts. Dec has left an indelible mark on all our lives, that mark and the great memories of him will never be erased. Our deepest condolences to his sisters and families

We the Rodders Trio were invincible and now you are gone on "a downtown train" Thanks so much for otganising our concert tickets and for the millions of wonderful memories over the years at the Rodders concerts or Sir Rod as you affectionately called the great man .
Rest in peace my friend
You are "forever young"
Sincere sympathies to Dec's family
marmac

Dear Valerie Yvonne and family so very sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Declan. Have very happy memories of your house on a Friday night. Thinking of you all at this sad time. RIP Declan. The Coates Family

Deepest sympathies to Dec's family and many friends at this sad time. A legend in Ag House for decades. He had an eclectic taste in music and a vast knowledge on many subjects. Always interesting company. Rest in Peace, Dec.

So shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Dec . What a lovely genuine gentleman he was and it was a privilege to work with and enjoy a pint with him . A true Rovers man who will not only be missed in Tallaght but on the terraces of Turner’s Cross too .So long my friend

RIP my good friend

Sincere sympathy to the Keogh family. You have a massive vacant space in your family. I worked with Declan in Agriculture and drank with him in Toners, The Bleeding Horse and a few other watering holes. He was a true gent, kind and massive craic. His like will never be seen again. Rest in Peace Declan.

Condolences to all Big Decs family and friends lovely genuine funny man gone way too soon . Had the pleasure of working along side him a few years back . I was asked to help train him in on computers feck that he said can u just paint my nails for me instead lol . He will be missed so much in Ag house .

My Condolences on Declan’s passing! May he Rest in Peace.

A great kind man and fan of Shamrock Rovers. Will miss seeing you at the matches!
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Deepest Sympathy to Valerie & Yvonne on the sudden death of your brother Declan.

I want to Express my sympathy to the Keogh family on the passing of Declan. Big Dec was one of a kind and was so witty and funny. It was a joy to be in his company in Toners,Bankers,Renards etc as well as in Agriculture House where he brought so many laughs to all of us in Beef Export Refunds Div on 7C. I Will never forget all the conversations I had with him on sport,Rod,Kylie,Duran and his fave Serena Williams. Sleep well pal.

Big Dec RIP> Unbelievable sadness in my heart. Unmistakable, unmissable truly part of the fabric of Rovers. Interesting opinionated and gentle. Last words were in tea room in Tallaght at the last game. The outpourings here are proof positive of Big Dec's standing in the League of Ireland, never mind at Rovers. Unique man. First met him in Milltown. RIP Big Man

Deepest sympathies to the Keogh family on Dec's passing.
Dec was unique, full of character and never short of a funny story. A true gent. May the stars shine on him forever.

Condolences to Declan's family and extended family a terrible loss to his family, work colleagues and Rovers fans. He will not only be missed in Tallaght but in all the League of Ireland grounds the length and breadth of the country. RIP Dec.

Sincerest condolences Yvonne, Valerie and families on the loss of Declan. It is clear that he was very much loved by a great number of friends and of course by you, his family. RIP.

Sincerest condolences to Dec’s family and many friends at this very sad time. He was the original gentle giant, with a great, wicked sense of humour. His passing brings back many happy memories of Ag House tea break and Toners Table No. 1 - we laughed all the time, and Dec was at the heart of it. He was an important man too - wouldn’t have met my future wife without him! May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy and condolences to Declans family on such a great loss. I had the great pleasure of sharing his company on many great Rovers trips and gigs .
He was the most high profile hoops fan I've known in 50+ years. A massive loss for all of us, family, friends Rovers and gig goers. His big welcome and presence will be missed by all, a true gentleman and absolute Legend.
RIP BIG MAN.