Peter Driscoll (SPC 1958-64)

February 17, 2021

Peter Driscoll.

We extend our sympathy to the family of former boarder Peter Driscoll (SPC 1958-64), who passed away suddenly at home surrounded by his loving family on May 18, 2020.

Peter Driscoll at SPC.

Peter was born on November 9, 1945 and attended SPC with his brother Kenneth (SPC 1961-62, PY1963) and Douglas (SPC 1955-58) (dec), who were boarders from Landsborough. Peter was a prefect of SPC in 1964, and was also involved in the Altar Society between 1963-64, Executive of Our Lady’s Sodality, Executive of the Literary and Debating Society in 1962 and played in the Second XVIII (Football), U16 Thirds Football and during his junior years as well as Third XI (cricket).

Peter was the beloved husband of Breda (Brid) and devoted father to Patrick (dec), Theresa, Eilin, Sean-Donal (SPC 2000-05) and Diarmaid (SPC 2005-2010) and was grandfather to six, including current Year 11 student Declan Pollard.

Peter Driscoll was a member of the Third XI cricket team in 1963.

Peter Driscoll was a member of Our Lady’s Sodality at the College.