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Funeral Details: https://rip.ie/death-notice/denis-griffin-limerick-limerick-city-618683

Denis Griffin, John Carew Park and formerly of Kings Island, Limerick. Retired Limerick Corporation, former coach and committee member, Carew Park F.C.


Peacefully at University Hospital Limerick, on 17th January 2026, in the presence of his loving family.
Pre-deceased by his parents and brothers.
Denis will be sadly missed by his devoted wife Pat, children Fiona, Denis and Gary, grandchildren Aaron, Ashleigh, Seán, Corey, Evie and Noah, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, brothers and sister, nieces, nephews, relatives, kind neighbours, and his many friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Tuesday, 20th January from 5pm-6:30pm.

Funeral arriving to St. Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street on Wednesday, 21st January for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Mount St. Oliver Cemetery

Sad Passing of Carew Park FC Founder Dennis Griffin

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Griffin, a founding member of Carew Park Football Club, formed in 1973.

Dennis was deeply involved in the local community and volunteered his time coaching football, helping to give young people the opportunity to play the game. Alongside other committed individuals, he played a key role in establishing Carew Park FC and helping the club take its first steps.

Many will remember Dennis pictured with the late Jim Roach, another great servant of the club who sadly passed away in previous years. The image of the two men together, sharing a trophy presented to Jim, reflects the pride and commitment they both had for the club.

Dennis’s contribution to Carew Park FC and the community will be fondly remembered, and his role in the club’s history will never be forgotten.

Our thoughts are with Dennis’s family and friends at this difficult time.

Further information regarding funeral arrangements will be shared in due course.

From everyone at Carew Park FC. 💙

⚽️ Matchday at Carew Park!
Our Premier A Team take on Southend. 💙💛

📍 Carew Park Grounds
🗓 Saturday, August 30th
⏰ Kickoff: 6:30PM

Come down, show your support, and back the lads! 🙌🔥

Great win today for our Premier A team away against Charleville AFC! 🔵⚪

Goals: Pat Ahern X2 ⚽⚽ | Pat Whelan ⚽X1
Brilliant team performance all around – well done lads! 💪

Meet the Premier A Team 💙⚽

Carew squads are fully loaded – and CONNECT is ready to go!

Huge thanks to the FAI Support Team, the Connect Team, and Barry Cotter (Munster FA) for working around the clock to make this happen.

Thanks to your effort and support, the junior soccer season is kicking off on schedule – and we’re ready to hit the ground running!

⚽️ SEASON KICK-OFF THIS SATURDAY! ⚽️
📍 John Carew Park
🗓️ Saturday, 23rd August
🕡 Kick-off: 6:30pm

Carew Premier A vs Newport Town
(Referee: Eddie Darcy)

The new season is finally here, and our Carew Junior Team is ready to hit the ground running! 💪

After 8 tough weeks of preseason, Manager Leonard O’Grady and his right-hand man Brian Foley have carefully selected a strong, determined squad ready to make their mark this year.

Come down to John Carew Park this Saturday evening and show your support as we kick off the campaign in front of our home crowd! 🔵🔵
Let’s start the season with a bang!

Great to see our players continuing their journey with Limerick FC this weekend! 🔵⚪

➡️ U15s will be in action at the U15 Development Day this Saturday, July 19th in Abbotstown, facing off against Kerry, CK United, and Bray Wanderers.

➡️ On Sunday, July 20th, our U17s travel to face Waterford at the SETU Arena — kick-off at 15:30.

This is what it’s all about — from grassroots with Carew to the League of Ireland stage with Limerick FC. Massive well done to the players, coaches, and everyone behind the scenes making this pathway a success. 👏⚽

📲 Check out the full update from below ⬇️

Our U15s will be in action at the U15 Development Day this Saturday, July 19th in Abbotstown, taking on Kerry, CK United, and Bray Wanderers.

Meanwhile, our U17s are on the road to face Waterford on Sunday, July 20th at the SETU Arena — kick-off at 15:30.

Let’s go, lads! 💪⚽️

A full weekend of League of Ireland action under the Carew banner as our Limerick FC youth teams took to the pitch! 🔵⚽

Our U15s welcomed UCD to town, while the U17s hit the road for a tough away clash with CK United. Great effort from all involved and promising performances from our young talents! 👏

📸 Big thanks to Pix360Adam for capturing the action.

📸 A brilliant evening at Carew FC as we held our U15 & U16 Award Presentation Night.

An excellent display was organised by our managers for both awards and team photos – a credit to the players involved.

A big thank you to coaches Terri Butler and William Carmody, and club officials Jasmyne Butler and Ger Hogan for their continued dedication 👏

🏆 U16 Awards
•⁠ ⁠Player of the Year – Leon Kiely
•⁠ ⁠Most Improved Player – Travis McNamara
•⁠ ⁠Goal of the Season – Michael Carey
•⁠ ⁠Joint Top Goalscorers – Michael Carey & Derek McNamara

🏆 U15 Awards
•⁠ ⁠Player of the Year – Shane Nolan
•⁠ ⁠Most Improved Player – Ryan Moloney
•⁠ ⁠Top Goalscorer – Derek McNamara
•⁠ ⁠Goal of the Season – Alfie Butler
•⁠ ⁠Clubman of the Year – Sean Cleary

Well done to all the recipients – the hard work this season hasn't gone unnoticed 💪

Carew Park FC is proud to take the lead in the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of Limerick FC, alongside our partners at Dynamic Coaching.

This is a major milestone in our 2030 Development Plan — creating real opportunities for young talent across Limerick City and the wider mid-west region to progress into the League of Ireland.

⚽ PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY TONIGHT
Carew FC vs Hyde Rangers AFC
📍 UL Sports Facility (Maguires Astro)
⏰ Kick-off: 7PM

Manager Leonard welcomes all new and returning supporters as we kick off our pre-season campaign! 💪💛💙