JOHN JOE O’KEEFFE

Word came through this morning of the sad passing of one of the great characters of Irish greyhound racing, John Joe O’Keeffe.

John Joe was a regular at Shelbourne Park, Harold’s Cross and Newbridge for many years and trained countless winners.

A true doggy man, John Joe loved nothing more than shooting the breeze about greyhounds and was great company. He is due to be buried this morning but we simply had to note his passing.

We would like to take this opportunity to send on our sincerest condolences to his daughter Suzanne and son David, his grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family and many friends.

May He Rest In Peace.

Funeral Notice

The death has occurred of John Joe O'Keeffe, Kilteely, Limerick / Monasterevin, Kildare

John Joe O'KeeffeMonasterevin, Co. Kildare.

And Formerly Of Kilteely, Co. Limerick.

 John Joe passed away peacefully at Naas General Hospital after a short illness surrounded by his family 26th May 2026.

Predeceased by his parents David and Mary O'Keeffe, brothers and sister, Jimmy, Michael (Mongy), Mary Joe Bolger and Denis.

Sadly, missed by his loving family, daughter Suzanne and son David, daughter in law Grainne, grandchildren Darren, Barry (and his fiancé Ashley), Lorraine (and her partner Dylan), great grandchildren Adam and Emily, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, family relatives and friends.

Rest In Peace John Joe