KILLARNEY has said a poignant final farewell to a larger-than-life personality who inspired the town to always put its best foot forward and, in the process, he proved himself to be an inspirational community activist who always had the best interests of the people at heart. Archdeacon Michael Murphy – loved and remembered as Fr… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Obituaries
Finnegan’s Cross crash claims a second victim
A KILLARNEY woman who was critically injured in a road crash, which claimed the life of her husband, today lost her own battle for life. Mary Kelliher has died as a result of the injuries she sustained in the collision which occurred at Finnegan’s Cross, Kilcummin early on Thursday, January 9. She was a front-seat… Continue Reading
Kenmare resting place for Tidy Towns champion
ARCHDEACON Michael Murphy will be laid to rest in the town he led to national Tidy Towns glory 20 years ago. The hugely popular priest, who passed away peacefully this morning, in Killarney Nursing Home, had chosen the grounds of Holy Cross Church in Kenmare as his final resting place. Fr Murphy, as he preferred… Continue Reading
Passing of a great Tidy Towns legend
KILLARNEY and the entire county of Kerry has been greatly saddened to learn of the death of Archdeacon Michael Murphy, the legendary priest who inspired two towns and a village – including Killarney – to the win the prestigious overall award in the national Tidy Towns competition. He passed away this Saturday morning in Killarney… Continue Reading
Passing of Crock O’Gold bar and guesthouse owner
THE death has occurred in Killarney of Con McCarthy who operated a very busy public house, restaurant and guesthouse in the town for several years. He was the owner of the Crock O’Gold on High Street which was a very popular live music venue for many years with a great customer base of locals and… Continue Reading
