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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Ballymoney beach victim named
By Dan Walsh The woman who collapsed and died while swimming at Ballymoney Strand near Gorey, last Tuesday, has been named locally as Maria Falls (née Cummins), (63), from Leany, Ardattin, Co. Carlow. Ms. Falls, a former officer with the British Navy, was on the beach with a friend when she got into difficulties shortlyContinue reading “Ballymoney beach victim named”
Gorey laments loss of GAA stalwart
By Dan Walsh There is deep sadness in Gorey town and district at news of the passing of Malachy Travers, (88), from Ramstown, Gorey, In a statement on social media tonight, Naomh Éanna GAA Club extends sympathy to his family and friends and outlines his lifelong contribution to the GAA. In the statement it says;Continue reading “Gorey laments loss of GAA stalwart”
Tributes to Gorey actor Garry Lombard
By Dan Walsh Although a solicitor by profession, Garry Lombard was best known for his lifetime of devotion to theatrical matters, both on and off the stage, and the thespian community are shocked at the news of his passing on Wednesday night. He was aged 84 years. A founder and director of Gorey Little Theatre,Continue reading “Tributes to Gorey actor Garry Lombard”
Ed Sheeran mourns loss of his grandmother
By Dan Walsh The death has taken place of Anne Mary Sheeran (née Mulligan), Craanford, Gorey, who is grandmother to internationally renowned singer songwriter Ed Sheeran. She passed away peacefully at Castle Gardens Nursing Home, Enniscorthy, aged 98 years. Ed Sheeran wrote a chart-topping song about his grandmother called ‘Nancy Mulligan’. A nurse from Gorey,Continue reading “Ed Sheeran mourns loss of his grandmother”
Paschal was well-known Gorey businessman
By Dan Walsh Gorey communities are mourning the sad loss of well-known Gorey businessman, Paschal Whitmore, who was laid to rest in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Gorey, following Requiem Mass in St. Michael’s Church, Gorey, yesterday (Wednesday). From The Avenue, Gorey, and formerly of Whitmore Jewellers 37 Main Street, Gorey, Paschal passed away peacefully on Friday,Continue reading “Paschal was well-known Gorey businessman”
Fiadh loses brave battle against illness
By Dan Walsh Easter will be a sad occasion of public heartbreak interspersed with tears, prayers and compassion, and bottomless grief at the news of the sad passing of Fiadh O’Connor, Kilbride, The Ballagh, that occurred peacefully at her home short of celebrating her 5th birthday. Beautiful Fiadh, who had a public and media profileContinue reading “Fiadh loses brave battle against illness”
Tributes to music and history legend Liam Gaul
By Dan Walsh Numerous tributes have marked, the sudden death of accordionist, composer, literary figure, broadcaster, historian and gentleman, to name but a selection, but not all, of the multi-talented and highly respected Wexfordian, Liam Gaul. Wexford Male Voice Choir have paid tribute. “Liam could always be called upon to recount stories of places theContinue reading “Tributes to music and history legend Liam Gaul”
Sad passing of Ceilí (15)
By Dan Walsh Many tributes have been paid to the family, teachers, fellow students and many communities following the death of Ceilí McInerney, (15), which occurred in Crumlin Hospital, Dublin, on Monday. News of her untimely death caused shock and feelings of great loss in The Ballagh and Kilmuckridge communities. A Transition Year student, CeilíContinue reading “Sad passing of Ceilí (15)”
Injured motorcyclist dies
By Dan Walsh A father of three from Campile has passed away following a motorcycle accident that occurred on July 30th 2022. Steven Malone, 33, from Campile sustained serious injuries in a motorcycle collision at the roundabout at Davidstown, (junction N11 and R744) a few miles from Enniscorthy on July 30th. Following the incident StevenContinue reading “Injured motorcyclist dies”
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