FUNERAL arrangements have been confirmed for the late Canon Denis O’Mahony, the retired parish priest of Castleisland, who has passed away at the age of 88. The Killeagh, Farranfore native will repose at Tangney’s Funeral Home, Castleisland, this Sunday from 3.30pm to 7.30pm with removal at 7.30 to Castleisland Parish Church. Requiem Mass will be… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Obituaries
Killarney doing it by the book for much-loved Brendan
A BOOK of condolences for the late Brendan Grace is to open in the town hall in Killarney. The Kerry County Council initiative is to mark the entertainer’s close connection with the town where he has entertained tens of thousands of locals and visitors for close on 50 years. Members of the public are invited… Continue Reading
His Grace will be missed in Killarney
KILLARNEY is today bidding an emotional farewell to Bottler. The death in the early hours of this Thursday morning of comedian Brendan Grace has caused real sadness in the town where he has entertained generations of locals and visitors with his unique brand of slapstick comedy and song. He had been a very regular performer… Continue Reading
A real air of sadness in the Valley
DESPITE the sparkling July sunshine, a heavy cloud of sadness hovered over the beautiful Black Valley this Thursday as the close-knit community gathered to bid a fond and emotional farewell to a much-loved parishioner. Requiem Mass for popular Eileen Tangney was celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Beaufort, at 11 o’clock this morning with burial afterwards… Continue Reading
A close community mourns for Eileen
THE close-knit Black Valley community has been greatly saddened by the passing today of the very popular Eileen Tangney who, with her husband Michael, owned and operated the landmark Black Valley Hostel before passing it on to their daughter Siobhan. The business is nestled in the heart of the famous valley – the last place in… Continue Reading
