Thomas John Holland graduated from Queen's in 1952, and played an important role at the University, as a key member of the Queen’s rugby team, a former member of Queen's Senate, and as Past President of the Queen's University Association. After leaving university, he contributed generously to both the Queen’s Alumni Fund and the Jack Kyle Bursary Fund, the latter of which he was instrumental in establishing.

His career in industry included work at ICL and Gallaher and John was a board member of the Church of Ireland Trustees, and a committee member of the Northern Ireland Charities Fund.

In his will, John chose to support the Rugby Academy and the Jack Kyle Bursary Fund with a gift of £5000. This legacy will ensure the next generation of young rugby players at Queen’s excel in the sport and enjoy it in the way that John, Jack and many others have done over the years. As such a valued graduate and generous supporter, his footprint will be recognised by future generations through his legacy gift. He will be sadly missed by the whole Queen’s’ family.

 To find out how you can support Sport at Queen's, contact Paddy Gilmore- p.gilmore@qub.ac.uk