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”
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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”
Death of businessman David F. Bolger
By Dan Walsh The funeral takes place today (Friday) of well-known and respected businessman, David F. Bolger, Millmount, Gorey, who will be laid to rest in St. Aidan’s Cemetery, Ferns. Mr Bolger passed away on Wednesday, July 10th – the day of his 90th birthday. He was former Chairman and Managing Director of John BolgerContinue reading “Death of businessman David F. Bolger”
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”
Tributes to ex-Wexford TD Michael D’Arcy
By Dan Walsh Tributes have been pouring in following the news of the death of former Wexford TD Michael D’Arcy who gave a lifetime to politics and served the people of the Wexford constituency with diligence and loyalty throughout his lifetime. He is aged 90 years. Born on March 7th, 1934, Michael D’Arcy spent aContinue reading “Tributes to ex-Wexford TD Michael D’Arcy”
Easter prayers for Robert Rackard
By Dan Walsh An extended congregation is anticipated in St. John the Baptist Church. Caim, today (Easter Sunday) for the Funeral Mass of local businessman and popular member of the community, Robert Rackard. Robert took over the popular shop and pub business in Caim from his late parents, John and Nuala Rackard, and was alsoContinue reading “Easter prayers for Robert Rackard”
Legend of bonesetting tradition dies at Myshall
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Danny O’Neill, Hollybrook House, Myshall, Co. Carlow who was a legend in his own lifetime, carried on the bonesetting tradition in his family for more than 60 years, and his name is universally known, and he regularly featured in television documentaries and print articles. He was inContinue reading “Legend of bonesetting tradition dies at Myshall”
Ballindaggin man (25) dies in Bali
By Dan Walsh A Wexford community has been plunged into shock and mourning following the tragic news that Val Brooks, (25), Wheelagower, Ballindaggin, has died suddenly in what is believed to be a drowning accident in Bali. Val Brooks emigrated to Australia about a month ago and his heartbroken parents, Val and Anne, are liaisingContinue reading “Ballindaggin man (25) dies in Bali”
Death of well-known funeral director
By Dan Walsh The death has taken place of Tom Browne, Lucas Park, Enniscorthy, who was one of the best-known funeral directors in the country. He was aged 92 years. The family business known as Browne’s Funeral Directors is now in its fifth generation with Tom’s son, Paul, at the helm. It has a longContinue reading “Death of well-known funeral director”
Death of rugby star’s father
By Dan Walsh The death has taken place of James ‘Suzie’ Furlong from Ballyvelig, Campile, father of Ireland’s rugby international star Tadhg Furlong. Mr Furlong, who was a farmer and former butcher, was in his 60s. He was heavily involved with New Ross Rugby Club where his famous son, Tadhg, perfected his rugby skills asContinue reading “Death of rugby star’s father”
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