Tributes to Ballyhogue’s football legend

By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Nick Doyle, Raheenahoone, Ballyhogue, who was one of Ballyhogue GAA Club’s “greatest players” and led the team to success in the captain’s role on many occasions. A native of Carrig, near Bree, Nick, who was affectionately known as ‘Mogue’ began his football career in the 1950s andContinue reading “Tributes to Ballyhogue’s football legend”

Tributes to Gorey businessman Joe Funge

By Dan Walsh The death has taken place of well-known and highly respected Gorey businessman Joe Funge who served as a public representative and was dedicated to a lifetime of community service. In 1960, Joe learned his trade in Arnott’s, Dublin, before joining the family business on Gorey’s Main Street. The family business was enlargedContinue reading “Tributes to Gorey businessman Joe Funge”

Gorey mother dies in Dominican Republic

By Dan Walsh A mother of three who worked as a hairdresser lost her life in a tragic road accident while she was at a wedding in the Dominican Republic.She has been named as Claire Cullen, from Riverchapel, Gorey, and is being remembered as a kind, talented hairdresser and devoted mother of three. She isContinue reading “Gorey mother dies in Dominican Republic”

Death of Enniscorthy based businessman

By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy is mourning the sudden passing of Biju Varavumkal Sreedharan, an Indian-born businessman in his mid-50s who founded The Holy Grail culinary group in Co. Wexford. Biju’s culinary journey began in 1992 at the Taj Group of Hotels, a prestigious 5-star hotel chain in India. He spent several years honing his craftContinue reading “Death of Enniscorthy based businessman”

RNLI pays tribute to Buddy Miller

By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Buddy Miller, who served many years as a member of Rosslare Harbour RNLI and retired on September 30th 2002. He was aged 87 years. Tributes have been paid by Rosslare RNLI online. “It’s with great sadness that we learnt today of the passing of Bryan ‘Buddy’ MillerContinue reading “RNLI pays tribute to Buddy Miller”

Fr. Eustace served in Ferns, Our Lady’s Island and Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh The death has taken place of Fr. Thomas (Tommy) Eustace well-known and respected retired and former Parish Priest of Our Lady’s Island, Ferns, and Administrator at St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy. A native of Loughnageer, Foulksmills, he was educated locally and at St. Peter’s College, Wexford, where he was ordained on June 5th,Continue reading “Fr. Eustace served in Ferns, Our Lady’s Island and Enniscorthy”

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 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”

Tributes to racehorse trainer Michael Cullen

By Dan Walsh Tributes have been paid to racehorse trainer Michael Cullen, Whitemoor, New Ross, who passed away on Monday morning. He was aged 67 years. Former champion jockey Davy Russell said; “His horses were always exceptionally well turned out. He was very particular, there would never be anything out of place.  “He was veryContinue reading “Tributes to racehorse trainer Michael Cullen”