By Dan Walsh The man in his 60s who was fatally injured in a road traffic collision on the N25 at Ballykelly, Drinagh, 4kms south of Wexford town on Sunday morning has been named locally as Michael (Miley) Cousins, Knockingall, Piercestown. Mr. Cousins was the driver of a courtesy bus at The Coal Bunker Bar,Continue reading “Drinagh crash victim named locally”
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PJ was central to the ballroom era
By Dan Walsh PJ (Patrick Joseph) Doyle, a prominent businessman aged 90, of Hollow House, Ballypreacus, Bunclody, and formerly of Rathmines, Dublin, passed away on Wednesday, September 3rd, in the presence of his family. PJ was famous throughout Ireland for his ballroom businesses, especially The Barrowland in New Ross and the Castle Night Club inContinue reading “PJ was central to the ballroom era”
Woman dies following Gorey accident
By Dan Walsh A woman in her 60’s who was seriously injured when hit by an oil truck on Gorey’s Main Street on June 27th has sadly passed away. Nataliia Voskanova from Main Street, Riverchapel, and formerly of Ukraine, died on Thursday, August 28th at the Mater Hospital, Dublin. Dearly beloved wife of Ruben andContinue reading “Woman dies following Gorey accident”
Death of Wexford-born champion jockey
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Kilmore-born jockey Tommy Murphy, (88), who was champion jockey on the Flat in Ireland in 1978, rode a winner at the Cheltenham Festival, two Irish classics and was associated with the greats of Irish racing – Vincent O’Brien and Aidan O’Brien. Born on September 11th 1936, intoContinue reading “Death of Wexford-born champion jockey”
Death of Gorey artist Michael Warren
By Dan Walsh Many tributes have been expressed at news of the sad passing of Michael Warren the renowned artist and sculptor. He was in his 75th year. It is with deep sadness that all involved in Oulart Hill Walking Hub have learned of the death of Michael Warren, the Gorey sculptor. Michael was veryContinue reading “Death of Gorey artist Michael Warren”
Death of former Kilmore parish priest
By Dan Walsh The parish of Kilmore and the Diocese of Ferns are foremost in lamenting the sad passing of Fr. Denis Doyle, who served 18 years as a loyal and likeable parish priest in Kilmore. He was aged 78 years. Denis Doyle was born in 1947 at Cadogan, Ballycullane, educated at Balycullane National School,Continue reading “Death of former Kilmore parish priest”
Farewell to Chef Nicky Cullen
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of legendary head chef Nicky Cullen, Kilmore Quay, who had a lifetime of experience in owning and running restaurants and kitchens and reached celebrity status at Mary Barry’s. The following tributes was issued on social media; “Today is a sad day for us all at Mary Barry’s. OurContinue reading “Farewell to Chef Nicky Cullen”
Tributes for maritime legend ‘Captain Jack’
By Dan Walsh Tributes were paid to maritime legend Jack O’Leary, who was laid to rest in St. Ibar’s Cemetery, Crosstown on Tuesday. A friend aptly described him on social media as “a gentleman, a Wexford seafarer, and a great recorder of Wexford’s maritime history.” Jack, fondly referred to as ‘Captain Jack’ of Magdalens TerraceContinue reading “Tributes for maritime legend ‘Captain Jack’”
Wexford TD announces loss of his mother
By Dan Walsh Condolences to Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin, recently elected TD for Wicklow-Wexford, on the sad passing of his mother. Eileen O’Sullivan (née Gibbons) passed peacefully at Wexford General Hospital on Saturday at 97 years old. Deputy Ó Súilleabhain announced on social media, “This wonderful lady, our beloved mother Eileen O’Sullivan of Pallas, Gorey,Continue reading “Wexford TD announces loss of his mother”
Tributes to Killinick road victim
By Dan Walsh The man who lost his life in a road traffic collision on the N25 at Killinick on Tuesday evening has been named as Dave ‘Taff’ Thomas, a 73-year-old who lived at Pugin Park, Tagoat. Mr Thomas was involved in a four-vehicle incident on the N25 at Orristown. He may have suffered aContinue reading “Tributes to Killinick road victim”
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