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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Tributes to motorcyclist Anthony
By Dan Walsh The motorcyclist who died in a single-vehicle collision on the R738 at Knockeen, Barntown, shortly before 6.15pm last Saturday evening has been named locally as Anthony Redmond (52), of Ashgrove, Fethard-on-Sea, New Ross, and late of Ballygalvert, Ballywilliam, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Sadly missed by his loving partner Billie, children Dale, Conor andContinue reading “Tributes to motorcyclist Anthony”
Castlebridge crash victim is named
By Dan Walsh The man who died in a road traffic collision on the R742 at Johnstown, Castlebridge, has been named locally. 48-year-old Jonathon (John) Kavanagh, Ballinablake, Curracloe, was travelling on his motorcycle when it was involved in a collision with a car at approximately 9.20am last Wednesday morning. He was pronounced deceased at theContinue reading “Castlebridge crash victim is named”
Bree prays for soul of Molly Leacy, (102)
By Dan Walsh A prayer of remembrance was read at Masses in Bree Church last weekend as the congregation learned of the sad passing of Molly Leacy at her home in Manchester last Wednesday. A native of Bree who never lost contact with her birthplace, she was in her 103rd year. Born at Knockduff Lane,Continue reading “Bree prays for soul of Molly Leacy, (102)”
Sad passing of Sr Anne Atkinson
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Sr Anne Atkinson, Sisters of St John of God Wexford, and formerly of Booladuragh, Ballindaggan. She passed away peacefully in the care of the staff and Sisters of Sallyville House, Newtown Road, Wexford, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Catherine and Thomas. Sisters BessieContinue reading “Sad passing of Sr Anne Atkinson”
Tributes to famous Irish-American Emmett O’Connell
By Dan Walsh Tributes have been paid to Emmett O’Connell, (88), who died at his home, Raheenduff House, Foulkesmills, on September 14th, and who, in 2015, was inducted into the Irish America Hall of Fame in a ceremony in New Ross and New York and was a Knight of St Gregory the Great, Knight ofContinue reading “Tributes to famous Irish-American Emmett O’Connell”
Remembering award-winning Gorey actress Nancy Byrne
By Dan Walsh Tributes are pouring in following news of the sad passing of Nancy Byrne, Tomsilla Lower, Gorey, who is described as “A lifelong member and President of Gorey Little Theatre and one of the finest actresses ever to grace a stage in Wexford and beyond.” On social media Gorey Little Theatre were saddenedContinue reading “Remembering award-winning Gorey actress Nancy Byrne”
Lamented death of Fr. Jimmy Moynihan
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Fr. James (Jimmy) Moynihan, a well-loved and highly respected priest of 36 years’ service, who sadly passed away at Enniscorthy Road, Ferns, on Wednesday. He was aged 60 years. Born in 1964, son of well-known musical parents, David and Patty Moynihan (née Redmond) he attended Ferns Boy’sContinue reading “Lamented death of Fr. Jimmy Moynihan”
Oulart prays for soul of ex-PP Fr. Jordan
By Dan Walsh The parish of Oulart and wider community are in mourning following news of the death of Very Rev. John Jordan, (83), who was parish priest of Oulart for 14 years (1997-2011) and was involved in setting up the Christian Media religious broadcasting studios at St. Peter’s College, Wexford. In 1976, Fr JordanContinue reading “Oulart prays for soul of ex-PP Fr. Jordan”
Many tributes to Enniscorthy’s Henry Goff
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy is mourning the sad passing of academic, historian, teacher, GAA community and family man, Henry Goff, Templeshannon. Many tributes are being paid. Official Wexford GAA posted; “Deepest sympathy to the Goff family and Shamrocks GAA club on the sad passing of Henry Goff, who was a member of the Wexford seniorContinue reading “Many tributes to Enniscorthy’s Henry Goff”
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