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”
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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”
Enniscorthy man has died in Canada
By Dan Walsh Fond memories and lasting friendship of David McCoy have been revived in his native town of Enniscorthy following the sad news of his lamented death at Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on November 17th, 2022. He was aged 79 years. The ashes of David McCoy will be interred in Enniscorthy and the interment ceremonyContinue reading “Enniscorthy man has died in Canada”
Tributes paid to Alexander (14).
By Dan Walsh Many tributes have been paid to Alexander (James) Saunders, (14), who sadly passed away in a tragic drowning accident at his home, Cromwellsfort Drive, Wexford town, last Thursday. The alarm was raised, and emergency services were quickly on the scene after the teenager was found “unresponsive” at his home. He was rushedContinue reading “Tributes paid to Alexander (14).”
Death of Enniscorthy businessman
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of well-known Enniscorthy businessman, Pat Casey, (69), 20, Slaney Street, who was also a great community activist and was a founder member and former chairman of Slaney Search and Rescue. Mr. Casey worked for the family business, MF Casey Jewellers, set up by his late parents, Maurice andContinue reading “Death of Enniscorthy businessman”
Ferns mourns John Murray
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of John Murray, Enniscorthy Road, Ferns, who was well-known as a life-long entertainer, broadcaster and psychiatric nurse. A native of Ferns John was popular as a one-man show, playing the keyboards and doing sing-along across the region over many years. He also made recordings of which the bestContinue reading “Ferns mourns John Murray”
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