KILLARNEY’S business community turned out in considerable force over the past two days to pay respects to the late Matt Shallow, a well-known figure in the local tourism and hospitality sector, who has passed away. A native of Templeogue in Dublin but living in Fossa, Killarney for many years, Mr Shallow was the Kerry representative… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Obituaries
Final standing ovation for a great showman
THE late great Dermot Flynn, a master showman and one of Killarney’s greatest singers and performers, received a final standing ovation in St Mary’s Cathedral this Tuesday morning before he was laid to rest in Aghadoe Lawn Cemetery. The popular dance band frontman passed away on Saturday after a long but remarkably brave battle with… Continue Reading
Dermot was a legend on the entertainment scene
THE death has occurred of legendary Killarney entertainer Dermot Flynn, the frontman of hugely successful dance band The Successors, whose hugely distinctive voice set him apart on the local, national and international stage. Possibly best remembered locally for his rousing version of Destination Killarney, Dermot was a popular performer on the local entertainment circuit for… Continue Reading
Regional manager was a passionate conservationist
THERE was great sadness in Killarney this weekend when news filtered through of the passing of Frank McMahon who was regional manager with the National Parks and Wildlife Service and had specific responsibility for the management of Killarney National Park. In his late 40s, Frank followed his father, Don, into the NPWS and rose through… Continue Reading
Fr Moran was a fan of drama and a keen golfer
THE death has occurred of Fr Noel Moran, the very well-known former parish priest of Beaufort, who was a native of Brosna. Fr Moran spent many years in Beaufort parish, administering in St Mary’s Church and in the Black Valley Church, and, in fact, he lived in Lahard since his retirement. During the course of… Continue Reading
