Community Games founder dies

The founder of the Community Games in Ireland has died, it was announced today.

Community Games founder dies
Sat, 18 Oct, 2008 - 12:27

The founder of the Community Games in Ireland has died, it was announced today.

Joseph Connolly died at St James’s Hospital in Dublin yesterday. He was 86.

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CourtsHeathrowPlace: IrelandPlace: St James’s HospitalPlace: DublinPlace: Walkinstown, DublinPerson: Joseph ConnollyPerson: Connolly
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