Gentle giant Jack lived for the land and the craic
The death occurred recently of John (Jack) O Brien from Ramsgrange, who was known as a gentle giant and a hard working man who loved the land and spending tome with family and friends. Jack was born in Woodbine Avenue, Ramsgrange (but more commonly known as Ban Aiteann to people near and far), the son of Tommy and Peggy O'Brien and brother to Tommy, Willie, Noel, Pat, Triona, Ollie and Derry. Jack was the second eldest in the family of eight siblings. As a child, Jack always had big features (such as shoulders and hands) and was the tallest out of the O'Brien family; which led to him being ca...
Source: independent.ie