Eirebhoy - Gone But Not Forgotten

Xavi6

It's hard to believe it's been a year since the Soccer forum, and boards as a whole, lost a much respected and valued member.

For those who may not have been around at the time, Gearoid Walsh, better known as eirebhoy, was tragically killed while enjoying a trip to Australia this time last year.

It's a couple of days late but I think it's important that we remember Gearoid on this the first anniversary of his passing.

Here is the wonderful condolence thread which at the time showed what a great community there is here - Link.

Brings a lump in the throat reading back on that.



R.I.P. YNWA

killwill

Wow, a year already? Feels like a few months ago to me, such a tragic story, thoughts are with his family during his anniversary.

Kingdom

I can honestly say not a week goes by without thinking of eirebhoy. He was the heart of the Ireland forum on foot.ie, and one of his favourite songs has become more or less the theme song for the SS, the "We love you" chant.

A gentleman and an absolute tragedy what happened to him.

That_Guy

A year already. I remember that day when the news broke. Absolutely horrible stuff.

PauloMN

Hard to believe it's a year ago. Sadly missed on the Celtic thread.

YNWA Eirebhoy.

That_Guy

This post from therecklessone is one that has stuck with me for ages and it really speaks volumes.

Kess73

Sad that a nice poster, and by all accounts a nice guy, is no longer with us.

It is quite fitting that he gets remembered in the footy forum given his love for the game.


I hope his family and friends have as good a day as is possible for them today, and that their memories today of Gearoid are ones that bring smiles to their faces.

Le King

I think I only joined around that time. Seemed like a fantastic bloke and well respected on here. Is or was there any plans for permanent memento for Eirebhoy?

I think it would be a good idea.

lordgoat

I actually cannot believe a year has rolled by. Still missed.

What I truly loved about that thread was the great sense of community we have here was there for everyone to see. It makes you realise what the point of this place is.

x in the city

poor lad

should make us put things into perspective and realise the values of life.

Oat23

I didn't post in the Soccer section at the time of his death but he was a great contributor on the Ireland forum on foot.ie. I loved reading his posts on the Republic's team.

I'm sure he's happy that McGeady is doing well in Russia, he loved him .

RIP Gearóid.

grames_bond

its been a year?! MG!

A true gent, great poster and new a thing or 2 about the beautiful game!

RIP eirebhoy!!

Broxi_Bear_Eire

I remember him from the Celtic thread but also another Forum a Rangers one where he was very highly thought of.
R.I.P. mate

SlickRic

i never really interacted with him, and that's something i regretted once i read that condolences thread last year.

the evidence is there for all to see...he was hugely loved and respected on here in equal measure, and i'm sure in 'real' life too outside of boards.

my thoughts will go, above all, to the family at this time.

may they experience real peace as they remember him today, and may they be able to remember, share and enjoy, their memories of their beloved Gearóid.

ShamoBuc

A year gone by already. While I was newish to Boards a year ago - there were still some standout posters and Gearoid was clearly one of them. When he typed, you tended to listen intently, he really knew his stuff. Much admired by many who never met him.

R.I.P. Gearoid.

Necronomicon

It really is hard to believe a year has gone by. Those were a really rough few days last year, it really felt like losing a friend. I'll never forget listening to his mother on the radio, what an unbelievably strong woman.

The condolances thread, while terribly sad, has an uplifting side to it. So many petty arguements go on in here but it shows that when something tragic happens, the place is a genuine community.

Jackobyte

Was there ever money donated to a charity in his name or a wreath bought for him?

YNWA Eirebhoy

Seaneh

Y.N.W.A. Eirebhoy. You're well missed.

The Muppet

R.I.P. Eirebhoy.

yabadabado

YNWA Eirebhoy. RIP

IvySlayer

Independent has mentioned him.

RIP Eirebhoy.

GLaDOS

Wow, how time flies...

RIP Eirebhoy

Vanbis

I can't believe its a year already.

RIP Eirebhoy

flahavaj

Can't believe thats a year.

Hail hail Eirebhoy.:(

Mr.Nice Guy

He was a credit to the board and to Irish fans in general. He is missed.

That_Guy

IvySlayer wrote: »

Independent has mentioned him.

RIP Eirebhoy.

Remember reading that article last year. Nice touch from the Independent.

r3nu4l

A year already? A hard time for his family, his RL friends and those who knew him only from his posts on boards.ie. Still shocking to think about it.

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Hi guys,

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In mid-October, when I realised that the anniversary was coming up, I ordered one with the following message on it

Gearóid Walsh
      'eirebhoy'
    Rest In Peace
      boards.ie

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I haven't received postal confirmation yet, I was hoping to have that certificate to scan and post, and when it does arrive I will post it up.

Along with the stone which is being placed at the stadium, there is a second one being sent, which I plan to give to the family, but I have absolutely no idea how to organise that. It would be nice to have it with them by Xmas though.

I think it's a fitting memorial, after all, he loved the Ireland team. What better way to have a memorial than to have his name along the walls of their home ground.

Rest In Peace Gearóid, I still miss your posts in and around the time of Ireland games. Your unending defence of McGeady especially.

Xavi6

That'll look class Des.

Be super if someone could grab a few pics of it from the Aviva when it lands.

That_Guy

Nice one Des. Fair play.

Frisbee

Great gesture Des, very thoughtful.

Can't believe it is a year already. RIP Eirebhoy

Fair play Des, great gesture & can't think of something more fitting

Eirebear

Fantastic gesture Des, and all who contributed.

Can't help but think he's up there reading Boards and shaking his head at the state of us all in the Celtic thread right now.

RIP mate, your truly missed.

Paul Tergat

Thats wicked. Makes him part of Irish footballs furniture!

RIP

GLaDOS

Fair play Des, a wonderful gesture, I'm sure his family will really appreciate it

r3nu4l

Touch of class there Des! Brilliant and very fitting.

LizT

Hard to believe it's a year already. Never knew him, but judging from the reaction on boards he was an extremely decent human being. RIP.

Hail 2 Da Thief

I remember reading about this last year when I was a mere lurker on this site.
Very sad when someone so young passes away.

R.I.P!

Pighead

Des wrote: »

Rest In Peace Gearóid, I still miss your posts in and around the time of Ireland games. Your unending defence of McGeady especially.

Well said Des. Nice to see McGeady scoring last weekend as well, almost a year to the day of Gearoid's passing.

x in the city

Des wrote: »

Hi guys,

As most of you will remember, I set up a contributory fund for a memorial of some kind for Gearóid, in another thread I suggested that some of that money be spent on one of these.

http://www.avivastadium-footballwalk.ie/




In mid-October, when I realised that the anniversary was coming up, I ordered one with the following message on it

Gearóid Walsh
      'eirebhoy'
    Rest In Peace
      boards.ie

Here's the email confirmation;



I haven't received postal confirmation yet, I was hoping to have that certificate to scan and post, and when it does arrive I will post it up.

Along with the stone which is being placed at the stadium, there is a second one being sent, which I plan to give to the family, but I have absolutely no idea how to organise that. It would be nice to have it with them by Xmas though.

I think it's a fitting memorial, after all, he loved the Ireland team. What better way to have a memorial than to have his name along the walls of their home ground.

Rest In Peace Gearóid, I still miss your posts in and around the time of Ireland games. Your unending defence of McGeady especially.

kudos sir

therecklessone

Had a read of this thread in Gatwick airport this morning and found myself getting quite emotional. I can't believe it's only been a year since Gearoid passed away.

The soccer forum lost a giant that day, it is a testament to his character that he was mourned by the posters on a Rangers forum, and IMO he was a great example of what being a football fan should be about: no animosity, no needle, just a shared love of the game and the ability to talk to this who sit on the other side of the stadium without rancour.

Some people treat football as a battle, Gearoid was not one of them.

RIP eirebhoy.

Galvasean

A year already? Wow.

Very classy that the forum remembers him.