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”
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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”
Courtown mourns for Declan Dunbar
By Dan Walsh The coastal region of Courtown/Riverchapel is in mourning following the sad passing of Declan Dunbar, Courtown Post Office, who was a community activist and stalwart for the betterment of North Wexford. He was aged 87 years. Declan was long time energetic Chairperson of Courtown Community Council and in 2015, with the supportContinue reading “Courtown mourns for Declan Dunbar”
Sad loss of rowing stalwart Nim Dunne
By Dan Walsh Tributes have been pouring in from the rowing and regatta community lamenting the sad passing of Jim ‘Nim’ Dunne, Park, Bree, who is regarded as one of the greatest and most passionate members of the river sport throughout his lifetime. Nim’s local club, in a statement on social media said; “Edermine FerryContinue reading “Sad loss of rowing stalwart Nim Dunne”
Kilmore couple’s funeral on Friday
By Dan Walsh Two people who died in a road traffic incident while on holiday in Rome; Paul and Mary O’Reilly, aged 59 and 60, will be laid to rest in Kilmore Cemetery following Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Kilmore, on Friday. They died just before lunchtime on Thursday, September 7th while crossing aContinue reading “Kilmore couple’s funeral on Friday”
Bunclody mourns for Canon Seamus de Vál
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Very Rev. Canon Seamus S de Vál, affectionately known as Fr. Wall, retired teacher, priest, historian and friend to all who made his acquaintance, who lived in retirement at Irish Street in his native Bunclody. He was aged 97 years. Fr. Wall retired from his position asContinue reading “Bunclody mourns for Canon Seamus de Vál”
Bishop Nash pays tribute to Canon Felix
By Dan Walsh Bishop Ger Nash has led tributes to Very Reverend Canon Felix Byrne, Parochial House, Monaseed, Gorey, Co. Wexford and formerly of Ballygullen, Camolin, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends on Friday. He was aged 94 years. In a statement to WexfordLocal.com, Bishop Nash stated; “I was privileged to haveContinue reading “Bishop Nash pays tribute to Canon Felix”
Tributes paid to Felix Canon Byrne
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Very Rev. Felix Canon Byrne, C.C., Monaseed. He was aged 94 years. A statement in the Craanford Monaseed Parish Newslatter reads; “It is with great sadness that we awoke to the news on Friday morning that Fr. Felix has gone to his eternal reward. He has beenContinue reading “Tributes paid to Felix Canon Byrne”
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