THERE was real sadness in Killarney at the weekend when news filtered through of the passing of Patrick John (PJ) O’Halloran who was a very highly regarded and popular teacher in Killarney Community College for many years. Always pleasant, courteous, wise and helpful, he had taught in the old vocational school on New Street since… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Obituaries
Real sadness at the passing of a lovely lady
KILLARNEY was greatly saddened to learn of the unexpected passing, on Monday, of Mary Redpath Healy of Rockfield, Faha and late of St Anne’s Road. A popular, compassionate, gentle and intelligent lady, she was very well known and liked in her native town and she was always immensely proud of Killarney and its people. Anytime… Continue Reading
Voice of the Kingdom now still after 45-year career
THE strong, distinctive voice of Seán Hurley rang out one final time at his poignant funeral Mass in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney this Saturday afternoon as family, friends and colleague gathered to bid farewell to the popular broadcaster who will be remembered as the voice of the Kingdom. Brief snatches of recordings of his popular… Continue Reading
‘Her love, kindness and generosity knew no bounds. She always put everyone else first’
THE passing of Mrs Kathleen Keogh, who was laid to rest in Aghadoe Cemetery this Thursday, poignantly marks the end of an era for one generation of a very well-known and respected Killarney family. She was the last of seven MacMonagle siblings who were best known for their pioneering work in printing, publishing and photography… Continue Reading
Her pupils were her family, funeral congregation told
WARM tributes have been paid to a highly respected member of the Presentation Order who devoted so much of her long life to the education and welfare of children in Killarney. St Paschal (Maureen) Hegarty, who passed away on Thursday in Killarney Nursing Home, was laid to rest in Kilsinane Cemetery, in her native Listowel,… Continue Reading
