Joe COOPER

So sad to learn of Joe's passing. My sympathy to Gladys and all the family. Thanks for all the time and effort you gave me Joe way back when i was a teenager.

Encouraging, supportive, Clonliffe through and through, a truly brilliant man. You have left a void that will be almost impossible to fill. A privilege to have known him. RIP, Joe

So sorry for your loss. Deeply saddened by the news.

So sorry to hear the sad news of Joe's passing. My deepest sympathies to Gladys and all the family.

Sincere sympathy to the Cooper family on Joe's passing. May he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Joe, sincere sympathies to the Cooper family. From Chad, Denise and family

Farewell Captain Joe.
In the long and distinguished history of Clonliffe Harriers you have left a legacy that very few WASPs can equal.
11 Inter Club CC Championships and 10 T&F team titles is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the representation of Clonliffe athletes at national and international level, both senior and underage.
Your production of county, regional and national champions, both team and individual, is a testimony to your passion and commitment to the club which you served as captain with such distinction over the past 18 years.
The appreciations written here are a true reflection of the high esteem in which you were, and always will be held, not only by those you coached, but by all other members of the club you loved so well.
Gladys and family, when it comes to describing Joe, one word springs to mind.....Irreplaceable.

My heartfelt condolences to Gladys, Ian, Emma, Pamela, Robert and Joseph.
Ar dheis De go raibh sé.
Regards
Dallan O'Reilly
Arnotts

Deepest condolences to Joe's family. My brother Ben told me about his passing and spoke very fondly about Joe and all his hard work with the athletics club.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Rip Joe it was a pleasure to talk to you at the clonliffe bar

Robert, sincere sympathy on the death of your beloved Dad. May he enjoy peace in heaven.

Sincerest sympathies to Gladys and all the Cooper family. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Rob, Ann and all the Cooper family on the death of Joe.
May he RIP.
Donal & Mary Daly, Farneigh, Newport, Co. Tipperary.

Sincere sympathy to the Cooper family on Joe's passing. May he rest in peace.

Rest easy Joe. Thank you for all you did for me as an athlete and for making Thomas and I feel so welcome from Day one at the club. The sight of the orange hat at so many cross country races gave me an extra pep in my step as I passed as did your countless words of encouragement and wit. My deepest sympathies to the Cooper family on the loss of one of the best.

On behalf of all the staff in OHU I want to offer our deepest condolences to Gladys and all of Joes family and friends. Joe had the ability to brighten up any room and put a smile on everyone’s face, he was a magnificent person that touched all of our hearts. We will truly miss him. Our thoughts are with his loved ones.

So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. A genuine "oul ironer", as he would have said himself. Our sympathies to all his extended family.
Liam & Anne White, Bellewstown

Gladys and family so sorry to hear of Joe's passing...rip.

Paula Ó Brien

Sincere condolences to Robert and Ann and all the Cooper family

Condolences to Gladys, Emma , Pamela and all the Cooper family on the passing of Gentleman Joe. I got to know Joe well as he tried to avoid the javelins going through the air on training evenings as he shout out” have respect for the club captain “. He will be missed by all the members of Clonliffe Harriers but especially by his family who he adored.

Deepest sympathy to Gladys and family, Bernie, Aileen and James. Thinking of you all and remembering good times in Camross.

Never a good time to get this news. Joe was one nice fella and was great to work with on TPO. May he find a running track....RIP.

Deeply saddened by the loss of my beautiful patient. Rest in peace Joe and thanks for all the advice. Nx

Joe was a father figure to myself and everyone I knew at Clonliffe Harriers while I was there from 95-00. He impacted everybody. The hours and hours of quality time he put in for the benefit of the athletes and the club was invaluable. He stood out as genuine, charismatic, inspirational and very funny . Im so sorry for your loss Gladys and the whole family. I’m thinking of you all at this time.

Sincere condolences to Gladys & Family on the sad passing of Joe, we worked together and also did many miles on the road training together - Ar dheis De go raibh a Anam dhilis - RIP

Sincere condolences to Gladys and the Cooper family on the sad loss of Joe, working with Joe was a pleasure I cherished.

Deepest sympathies to the Cooper family from all in Irish Schools Athletics.

Dear Pam & family, I was so sad to hear about Joe passing away. He was always so friendly and welcoming up at the club
Thinking of you and all your family at this very sad time.

Gladys, so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear husband.
Thinking of you,

Deepest sympathy to Gladys and family also to Bernadette Aileen and James.I have fond memories of many summers in Camross with Joe the craic was mighty. Rest in peace Joe.

Deepest sympathy to you Gladys and all your family on your sad loss of Joe. He was an inspiration not only to his family, but to many. So sorry we cannot sympathise in person with you all. May he rest in peace while he awaits the day when you can all be together again.
Eddie, Jacquie & Stephen Corry.

Sincere condolences to you Gladys and all your family on the passing of Joe. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Joe was such a wonderful figure in the world of athletics and will be sorely missed. May He Rest in Peace.

Sorry to hear of the sad loss of Joe. Sympathies to you Gladys and all yer lovely family. From Bernie and Pat Connolly, Roscommon.

So sorry to hear about Joe’s passing after a great battle. A true gentleman, he had a great sense of humour and a fantastic club man. Condolences to Gladys and family. We are so proud to have known you, you will be in our prayers forever.

So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Not just a great sportsman but an inspiration to all at the club. Our deepest sympathies to Gladys and the Cooper family.

Dear Emma & family.
We are all saddened by the loss of Joe. May he rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.

Sincere condolences to the Cooper family on your sad loss. With deepest sympathy, we remember Joe.

Joe's positive attitude, good humour and enthusiasm will be sadly missed by so many. May he rest in peace

We're very saddened to hear the news. Sending our sincere condolences to Gladys and the Cooper family on the sad loss of Joe. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

My sympathies to the Cooper family on the sad passing of Joe.
Joe was always a great support to me as a member of Clonliffe Harriers and I’ll always have fond memories of his kindness and enthusiasm in encouraging us all to reach our potential.He will be sadly missed but always remembered by all the athletes who had the honour of knowing him.

Sincere condolences to Joe's wife Gladys and family at this sad time. Also thinking of Bernie, Aileen and James on the loss of their beloved brother Joe.

Gladys, Emma and family. So saddened to hear the news. I always enjoyed meeting Joe and being in his company. Always a great guy and in great form. My sincere condolences, may he Rest in Peace.

Heartfelt condolences to you Gladys, Pamela, Emma, Robert, Joseph and Ian.
To me Joe was such a amazing, friendly, welcoming person.
He was so encouraging to everyone and his skit and banter was loved by everyone.
So glad that I had an opportunity to be part of the Clonliffe family .
Will miss you Joe. Xx

To Gladys and Family, sincere condolences on the passing of Joe. He was an inspiration to many people. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Gladys and the Cooper family on the sad loss of your beloved Joe. May he rest in peace.

To Gladys and Family we were very saddened to hear of Joe s passing. Our sincere sympathies to all. Dee and Mick

To Gladys,Pamela and family.My thoughts are with you all at this time.I always enjoyed meeting Joe around many tracks over the years.We would stop and talk and as usual walk away laughing at some wise craic.We will all miss the lovely man.
Damien Wall
Raheny

Gladys and Family was very saddened to hear of Joe s passing( RIP) sincere sympathies to all. I fondly remember our conversations about athletes and athletics which were informative and most of all Fun.

Sincere condolences Gladys and family on the passing of a great fun guy and important part of the athletics family.
A gentleman and good friend to me when ever we met.

Gladys and Family was very saddened to hear of Joe s passing( RIP) sincere sympathies to all. I fondly remember our conversations about athletes and athletics which were informative and most of all Fun.

My deepest sympathies Gladys and to the whole Cooper family. Joe was my first coach and he ignited a lifelong love for sport in me. He thought me the values of work ethic and commitment to a goal. He talked me through my first cross country season when I was struggling telling me: “you’ll beat all these fellas when the track season comes round Tobin, it’s all money in the bank!” Then when I did start winning on the track he’d tell me: “don’t get too cocky now Tobin!” And that was Joe to me, always knew what to say whether you needed picking up or your feet kept on the ground. But I’ll always be grateful for the stabilising effect he had on me and the direction he gave me, something that goes beyond the boundaries of athletics and into how you live your every day life. But what I’ll remember most is the personality, one of laughter and fun that would brighten up any room, track or muddy hillside!

When I think of the many young peoples lives just like mine that Joe will have enhanced it makes you appreciate the value he brought to the whole community. Rest in peace Joe. And thank you.

Sincere Sympathy to Sarah & Bridget & the Cooper Family in your loss .thinking of you at this difficult time .May Joe Rest in Peace .

Deepest sympathies to Gladys and all of the Cooper family on the death of Joe. May his Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

My sincere condolences to Cooper family. Athletics has lost a great grassroots and club stalwart. I will miss out chats and laughs at meets as well as the annual Euro Cross Country Champs get together over few beers. I have lost a great friend . I will miss you Joe. RIP

Rest in peace Joe. Sincere sympathy to Gladys and her family and also to James, Aileen and Bernie on the death of Joe. Anne and Benny Kieran, Threemilehouse, Co. Monaghan

Deepest sympathy to Gladys and her family and to Aileen, James and Bernie on the death of Joe, may his soul rest in peace Patricia and Tom O'Brien, Galway

Sincere sympathies to Gladys and family and to Bernie, Aileen and James on the death of Joe, a true gentleman and always with a smile on his face. Jim and Theresé Brennan, Gortmore

So sad to hear of Joe’s passing, always a gent and pleasure to be around. Trinity Sport were always delighted to hear from Joe. One of the unsung volunteer sporting legends, giving hours and hours of his time to help others, always willing and encouraging and a great and loyal club member. Feeling honoured to have known him. I’m sure he will be sadly missed. Sincere condolences to Gladys and family. x

Dear Gladys, condolences from your neighbours, the Kavanaghs - Phyllis, Michael, Brendan, Carrie and Jake, from across the road. We know what it is like for you to have lost Joe at this time of the year as we lost my husband Michael, at this time in 2005. We can only hope that you will have some peace and healing through your family.
Kind regards,
Phyllis Kavanagh.

So sorry to hear Joe passed away a good friend and work colleage my deepest sympathys