A Tribute to Peter McKeever

Peter Mc Keever


We in the OBRFC Men’s Shed were all very saddened to hear of the  death of our good friend Peter Mc Keever on Jan 9th last.

Peter was known to most of us for over 60 years, in school, in Old Belvedere RFC, in The Youth Club and for a small number of us in Brendan Jackson's Friday evenings in the Dropping Well. Latterly he was a founding member and strong supporter of our Shed.


Peter  was an activist. He believed strongly in getting things done. He started the OBRFC International Sevens, managed it, marketed it and when it was truly established passed on the mantle of its success to others to run. After the new state of the art "Newsboys" Club premises were  built in Amiens St., the burden of financing its operations had to be faced. It fell to Peter to do this. . He took on this task willingly and dealt with it superbly. 


An accomplished tennis player, he served as President of Carrickmines LTC  in 2008 and 2009 playing regularly and fulfilling all his duties admirably.


In business he worked for Gilbeys and Player Wills (who’s rugby team he captained to success in the Business Houses Cup) before becoming an Agent for Canada  Life assurance. He brought to that his usual dedication and thoroughness best seen in the birthday cards many of us unfailingly received on the due date!! 


He was informed, knowledgeable and a good debater. He had firm views on subjects, made his points succinctly and well and seldom ended up conceding an argument!! 


His reach was immense, his friendships rock solid and his loyalty and integrity always steadfast. Peter bore the burdens of his illness with fortitude and courage and he never complained. In this as in so much else in a full life , he has left a legacy that is admired by us all. 


To Claire, Mark, Judy and and  all the McKeever family, our sincere sympathies at your great loss. May he rest now in peace. 


Old Belvedere Mens Shed