Death of Liam Stirrat former Monaghan Player, Manager and Chairman
THE LATE LIAM STIRRAT (Scotstown).
There was a deep sense of shock and almost disbelief when news of the sudden death of Liam Stirrat, Scotstown, broke this morning Tuesday 21st November and with his passing his family has lost a beloved husband, father and grandfather and the GAA in Scotstown and Monaghan has lost one of its most famous sons as he served both club and County with distinction in a variety of roles and always bringing a great sense of honour to every position that he held.
As a player he represented Scotstown and Monaghan at minor, U21 and senior level, was a member of the Scotstown panel that was defeated in the 1966 senior championship final by Castleblayney and played against Clontibret in the 1968 County final, before winning his 1st senior championship medal in 1974 when Scotstown defeated Castleblayney in the County final. He was on the team that reached the County final in 1975.
Moving into the late 70s he had then turned his attention to team management as he guided Scotstown to 3 Ulster club Championships in a row in 1978, when the defeated St Johns of Antrim, 1979 when they defeated Carrickcruppen of Armagh and 1980 when they defeated St Johns for the 2nd time, and was in charge in the year they reached the All Ireland club final.
At County level he also served as a selector and team manager and after his involvement on the playing side had finished he got involved in administration serving as vice chairman of the County board from 1993 to 1997, as chairman from 1998 to 2000, as assistant treasurer from 2001 to 2003 and as treasurer in 2004. He also represented Monaghan on Central Council from 2007 to 2011, making for a very substantial contribution to the Association for most of his life.
Funeral Arrangements
Reposing at his residence from eight o’clock tonight (Tuesday). Deeply regretted by his loving wife May and children Amanda, Declan, Liam, Ashling and Dara, brothers, sister and extended family circle. R.I.P.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 1pm on Thursday in St. Mary’s Church, Urbleshanny, Scotstown, Co. Monaghan followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family time please on Thursday morning.
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