By Dan Walsh The death has taken place of John Doyle, (87), of Doyle’s Bar, The Duffry, Enniscorthy, who was a well-known member of the Licensed Vintners’ Association. John grew up in the famed licensed premises of his parents, Joe and Brigid Doyle, and worked at Enniscorthy Post Office for many years, but when hisContinue reading “Death of well-known Enniscorthy publican”
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Sad passing of Elizabeth Yates
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Elizabeth Mary Yates (née Forbes), peacefully at her home in Blackstoops, Enniscorthy, who will be best known to a modern generation as the proud mother of former Minister for Agriculture and radio and television broadcaster Ivan Yates. She married into the Yates family who were a prominentContinue reading “Sad passing of Elizabeth Yates”
Tributes to young man kicked by a horse
By Dan Walsh The funeral takes place this morning in Mulrankin of Dylan Boggan, (23), Mayglass, who died as a result of injuries sustained when he was kicked by a horse while working at a stables in Fethard-on-Sea around 1.30pm on Tuesday. Mr Boggan was airlifted by Rescue 117 helicopter to Cork University Hospital whereContinue reading “Tributes to young man kicked by a horse”
Death of historian Helen Skrine
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of well-known author and historian Helen Skrine, who fell asleep peacefully at her home, Butlerstown, Tomhaggard, surrounded by her four daughters. She was in her 95th year. Helen Skrine grew up in Butlerstown, spent two years in London with the BBC, and later many years in Malaysia whereContinue reading “Death of historian Helen Skrine”
Tributes paid to Archdeacon Wilkinson
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Kenneth Wilkinson, (90), of Hazelwood, Gorey, former Archdeacon of Ferns. Bishop Michael Burrows, extending his sympathy to the Wilkinson family, has paid tribute to the former Archdeacon. “His death marks the end of an era in the diocese of Ferns. Although retired for nearly twenty years hisContinue reading “Tributes paid to Archdeacon Wilkinson”
Death of local radio presenter Paul Rowley
By Dan Walsh The death has taken place of popular radio journalist Paul Rowley, (62), who was the voice of South East Radio news and sport over many years. Many tributes are accumulating from his legion of friends and colleagues. Sunday Sports Hour presenter Aidan Delaney and reporter Liam Spratt paid tribute to Paul RowleyContinue reading “Death of local radio presenter Paul Rowley”
Death of Courtown hotel proprietor
By Dan Walsh Bunches of flowers have been laid at the entrance to the Taravie Hotel, Courtown Harbour, today, paying tribute to proprietor Maureen Willoughby, (née Quinn) who sadly passed away on Saturday evening surrounded by her loving family. Maureen spent 41 years in the family run Taravie Hotel where she was popular with localsContinue reading “Death of Courtown hotel proprietor”
Death of Cllr Pat Doran, Carnew
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of former Cllr Pat Doran, (in his 81st year) first elected as a member for Wicklow County Council in 1985 who retired following the April meeting of 2019 – having given almost 35 years of dedicated public service to the Carnew district. Born in Lismore, Co. Waterford, hisContinue reading “Death of Cllr Pat Doran, Carnew”
Tributes to Paddy the poet and novelist
By Dan Walsh Tributes have been paid to Paddy Cummins, poet, novelist, musician, loyal friend and native of Kilmannock, Campile, who was laid to rest yesterday (Wednesday). Forced to drop out of school at the age of 15, Paddy got a job as a motor mechanic to contribute to the family finances of his parentsContinue reading “Tributes to Paddy the poet and novelist”
Tragic death of gifted athlete and musician
By Dan Walsh The Bannow-Ballymitty and Kilmore region of south Wexford is in shock tonight following the death of Leona Reville, in her early ‘twenties, a star athlete and gifted musician who tragically lost her life in a road traffic collision earlier today. She was killed in a two-vehicle collision that occurred on the WellingtonbridgeContinue reading “Tragic death of gifted athlete and musician”
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