Ardee lost one of its most loved residents with the passing on November 13, 2008 of Jim McCoy from Harristown. Jim had a deep love of the GAA and enjoyed nothing more than watching his children or grandchildren out on the field of play. He was an avid supporter of both the Marys and Louth and took great pride in the feats of his brother Barney, who won an All-Ireland medal with the Wee County in 1957.