By Dan Walsh
The death has occurred of former Wexford County Council member Robbie Ireton from Courtown Harbour who gave a lifetime of dedicated service to Courtown, Riverchapel and the wider North Wexford community.
Robbie was a member of a long-established Caravan Park business family.
A member of the Labour Party, Robbie served on Wexford County Council from 2009 to 2019 and was Leas-Cathaoirleach in 2012.
He also served on Gorey Town Council for 10 years and was elected Lord Mayor in 2010-’11. He opened the new Gorey Civic Offices during his term.
In 2022 at the Gorey Awards, Robbie received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to the Riverchapel/Courtown community.
Paying tribute on social media, the Courtown & Riverchapel offered its deepest sympathies to Robbie’s family and friends.
Throughout his years in public life, and through his wider community involvement, Robbie was a committed advocate for the area and its people. A friend, neighbour and true Harbour man, he gave generously of his time and energy to the community he cared deeply about.
His warmth, good humour and contribution to community life will be remembered by many, and his service has left a lasting mark on Courtown and Riverchapel.
Our sincere condolences are extended to Rob and all the Ireton family, together with Robbie’s many friends and all who knew him.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
FAMILY NOTICE; The death has occurred of Robert Ireton, Seamount, Courtown Harbour (and late of Knockavotha, Gorey). Robbie passed away in the loving care of the staff at Wexford General Hospital on Tuesday, August 11th surrounded by his loving family).
Beloved husband of Mary and loving father of Ellen, Katherina, Joseph, Robert and Thomas, brother of Benny, Alicia, Elanor and Rosemary. He will be very sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughters, brother, sisters, mother-in-law Mary, his adored grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, partners, extended family, relatives, neighbours and his wide circle of friends.
May Robbie Rest in Heavenly Peace.
Reposing at Murphy’s Funeral Home, The Avenue, Gorey (Y25 K122) on Friday from 1 pm until 8 pm. Funeral arriving to Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Riverchapel, on Saturday, August 15th for Funeral Mass at 1 pm followed by Burial in St. Michael’s Cemetery Gorey.
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