JOE ‘BOSCO’ GLEESON

Greyhound racing lost a great friend in recent days with the sad passing of Joe ‘Bosco’ Gleeson after an illness.

A popular character, he was responsible along with his wife Anna for breeding, rearing and training some top-class greyhound through the years with most carrying the famous ‘Redwood’ refix.

A regular at Newbridge track, he has so often been referred to as a real gentleman in recent days as news of his passing filtered through the sport. A member of An Garda Síochána for much of his working life, he was also a very shrewd man with a racing greyhound.

We would like to take this opportunity to send our sincerest condolences to his loving wife Anna, daughters Carol and Ruth, son Joe, sons in law Nicholas and Stefan, daughter-in-law Emma, grandchildren Harry, Kate and Lucy, brothers, sister, extended family and his many, many friends.

May He Rest In Peace.

Funeral details

Joe Bosco Gleeson, retired Detective Garda. Redwood, Clonkeen, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32F9NA formerly of Redwood, Lorrha, Nenagh, Co Tipperary. Passed away after a short illness bravely borne in the care of the staff at the Mater Private. Sadly missed by his beloved wife Anna, daughters Carol and Ruth, son Joe, sons in law Nicholas and Stefan, daughter-in-law Emma, grandchildren Harry, Kate and Lucy, brothers, sister, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.

Rest In Peace

Reposing at his residence on Saturday evening from 4pm to 6pm. Removal on Sunday to St Ruadhan's Church, Lorrha arriving at 1.15 pm for funeral mass at 1.30 pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. If you wish to send on a note of condolence, you can do so at the link: https://rip.ie/cb.php?dn=511615