PADGE ROBAN

It’s with sadness we must report the passing of a great friend to greyhound racing, Padge Roban.

Involved in the sport since he was a child, Padge held a private license for many years and owner and trained many talented greyhounds.

Of course, in recent times many carried the ‘Elite’ prefix which continues to make the headlines for his son Myles. Only last weekend, Elite Kursk set the standard in the second round of the Irish Sprint Cup at Dundalk.  

Amongst Padge’s best known dogs were 1980 Produce Stakes finalist Ceasars Daughter and 2014 Corn Cuchulainn finalist and leading stayer Cant Catch Patch. Others of real note included Juvenile Derby semi-finalist Liberty Gale and the brilliant early paced Elite Black.

But Padge was more than just an owner and trainer. He was also heavily involved in Enniscorthy and will be missed by everyone that frequents the south eastern venue. A gentle man with a wonderful way about him, he is one of the old breed.

Padge only lost his beloved wife Una in February and we would like to send on our sincerest condolences to their children Margaret, Pat, Myles, John, Paula & Malo, his twin brother Fr. Malo and Sister Betty, his much-loved grandchildren, extended family and many friends.

May He Rest In Peace.

Funeral Notice

The death has occurred of Padge ROBAN The Lyre, Milehouse, Enniscorthy, Wexford, Y21 F2P4

Peacefully in the loving care of the Nurses & Staff of Lawson House Nursing Home.

Beloved husband of the late Una, father of Margaret, Pat, Myles, John, Paula & Malo and brother of Fr. Malo (twin), Betty (Hayes) & the late Sr. Maud. Sadly missed by his loving children & their partners Tom, Nora, Helen, Martin, Noel & Mary, brother, sister, his sixteen grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.

May he rest in Peace. 

Reposing at his residence on Wednesday from 2 o’c to 8 o'c. Removal on Thursday morning to St. Aidan's Cathedral for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Padge's Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Those wishing to leave a message of condolence can do so at the following link: https://rip.ie/death-notice/condolences/padge-roban-wexford-enniscorthy-563934?page=1&records=60&sortFields=a.createdAt&sortDirection=DESC