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)”
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Tributes to legendary showjumping star Con Power
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of the legendary showjumper, Captain Con Power, (71), of international fame who is universally acknowledged as one of the finest riders of his generation and enjoyed a sparkling career during the 1970s and 1980s. A native of Loftus Hall, Fethard-on-Sea in south-west Wexford Con married Margaret Latta, Ballycarney,Continue reading “Tributes to legendary showjumping star Con Power”
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”
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”
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