By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Anna Kinsella, formerly of Courtown Harbour, who was a respected local historian and best known as the author of The Windswept Shore; A History of the Courtown District first published in 1982. In the introduction to her published work, Anna wrote; “This book was commenced as aContinue reading “Death of Courtown author Anna Kinsella”
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Wexford tribute to actor Gary Lydon
By Dan Walsh Many tributes have been paid to actor Gary Lydon, known for Billy Roche’s plays and films like Calvary, The Guard, and The Banshees of Inisherin, has died aged 61. Speaking on behalf on behalf of Wexford Arts Centre, its Executive Director Elizabeth Whyte said she was deeply shocked and saddened to hearContinue reading “Wexford tribute to actor Gary Lydon”
Death of boat builder Ron O’Rourke
By Dan Walsh There is mourning in the Rosslare Harbour district and further afield at news of the death of Ron O’Rourke. Ron was many things over the course of his life. A seafarer who understood the rhythms and realities of the water. A skilled boat builder and carpenter whose work quite literally took shapeContinue reading “Death of boat builder Ron O’Rourke”
Gorey mourns for Willie Willoughby
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of William (Willie) Willoughby, Charlotte Row, Gorey, who is admired for his contribution to the community and was a well-known local historian. President of the North Wexford Historical Society, Willie was best known for his walking tours of Gorey and his history lectures on Courtown and Gorey’s famousContinue reading “Gorey mourns for Willie Willoughby”
Death of former Gorey parish priest
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Very Rev. William Howell, a native of Camolin and former parish priest of Gorey. He was aged 79 years. “He was very popular and I know in Ballygarrett, he would’ve been behind building the new community centre beside the church and when he was in Gorey heContinue reading “Death of former Gorey parish priest”
Tributes to accomplished horse breeder
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Dr Jack Murphy, Ballymacar, New Ross, who was a distinguished equine business lecturer and accomplished sport horse breeder. Dr Murphy suffered a fatal medical emergency while driving at Maudlins Lower, near New Ross last Tuesday and was pronounced dead at the scene. He was aged 67. AContinue reading “Tributes to accomplished horse breeder”
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”
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