Death of Joe Byrne Joe Byrne, champion jump jockey in Ireland in 1979, has died at the age of 64 and his death notice as it appears on rip.ie is below Peacefully, in Beaumont Hospital Dublin. Predecesed by his parents Willie & Mary and his brother Liam. Retired National Hunt Jockey. Joseph will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Pauline, sons Josh & Don, daughter Leanne, their partners Siobhan, Eimear & Stephen, sisters Anne & Sharon, brothers Robbie, Cyml & Alan, nieces, nephews, relatives & a large circle of friends. May Joseph Rest In Peace Reposing in St Joseph's Chapel of Rest Old Johnstown, Navan, on Sunday evening from 5pm to 9pm and on Monday from 3pm with removal at 6.15pm to St. Mary's Church, Navan, arriving for 7pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning at 10am. Burial afterwards in St Finian's Cemetery, Old Athboy Road, Navan. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Irish Injured Jockey Fund.
