John O’Rourke, former Cobh Ramblers captain and chairman, dies

He’ll be fondly remembered as the man who presided over the club when they recruited Roy Keane from Rockmount in 1989 and sold him to Nottingham Forest 14 months later

John O'Rourke pictured during his time as Cobh Ramblers chairman. Picture: Des Barry

Cobh Ramblers FC have expressed their sympathies to the family and friends of their former captain, committee member, and chairman John O’Rourke upon his passing.

The O’Rourke family have been synonymous with Cobh Ramblers, stretching back to John’s father, Derry, and the latest members of the dynasty, his grandsons Martin and Stuart O’Rourke, who have lined out for the club.