Byrne's funeral to be held on Thursday Patsy Byrne's funeral mass will take place at 11am on Thursday at St. Brigid's Church in Duagh, Co Kerry. Byrne, an admired figure around the greyhound and horseracing circuit, died suddenly on Monday at the age of 64. His pink and blue colours were carried to victory only recently by White Star Line in the Kerry National at Listowel. He founded the Byrne Group firm, which has been involved in the construction of buildings such as the Olympic Stadium, the Emirates Stadium, Stamford Bridge and the new Centre and Number One Court at Wimbledon, in 1969 with his brother Johnny. An enthusiast of all Irish sports, he was involved with top dogs like Cool Performance and Ballinderry Ash, as well as enjoying major success on the coursing scene.
