Our Heartfelt Condolences to The Connaughton Family

It is with profound sadness that the Ottawa Gaels announce the passing of beloved long time club member Jarlath (“JC”) Connaughton. True to his persona on the pitch as a GAA player, coach and referee, JC fought hard and remained stoic to the end with his sense of humour completely intact. 

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JC’s love and commitment to the “love of his life”, Margaret and children Debbie, Kathleen, Anna, Peter and Lisa as well as 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild, was awe-inspiring as was his loyalty and devotion to his friends and community. His talent as a musician and ability to make others laugh within a minute of greeting you was extraordinary. Jarlath was an adopted father to many of the Ottawa Gaels not only on the field but off as well. His advice, compassion and love for all GAA was addictive. 

Since 1999, JC was a treasured Ottawa Gaels member and dedicated volunteer for the following 20+ years. Jarlath contributed as an executive committee member, coach and referee to his Club and the GAA in Canada and North America. He was past Club Chairperson and notably was Ottawa Gaels Club Person of the Year three years running from 2001 to 2003 and was Vice Chairperson of Canada GAA for five year from 2008 to 2013. Jarlath had a passion and interest in youth Gaelic Games demonstrated by him being one of four founding members of the Continental Youth Championship (CYC), a youth tournament that has grown into the largest youth Gaelic Games event outside of Ireland.

Jarlath was long-time coach of Ottawa Gaels youth teams, coach of the Ladies Gaelic Football team and Coach of the Canadian Ladies Gaelic Football team that participated in the International Senior tournament in Dublin (2002, 2005). Jarlath was always there as a friend and a mentor for the players he coached, the members of the club and many many friends who were blessed to have him in their lives.

He was a devoted member of the Ottawa Irish Society volunteering often with his musical talent to entertain the Irish seniors in Ottawa especially during the pandemic. In fact, the last time that a group of the Gaels gathered was during the lockdown when Jarlath led the Ottawa Gaels with his guitar and beautiful voice at the St. Patrick’s Home Christmas singing Christmas carols in December 2020 (socially distanced, outside in the cold weather).

The Ottawa Gaels will be planning a Celebration of Life in memory of JC as soon as restrictions are lifted and provincial guidelines will permit a large gathering. This celebration will bring together his family and friends to reflect JC’s love of the “craic” and music in order to recognize all that he cherished in his life. 

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Margaret and the entire Connaughton family.