THE unexpected and untimely passing of popular Barry Clifford has caused widespread shock and sadness and it has robbed the GAA in Kerry of one of its great ambassadors. The Castlevove man was a legendary figure in South Kerry football and the driving force behind his beloved Derrynane club. In recent years he was a… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Obituaries
‘His smile settled many nerves on big game days. His love of Kerry GAA was well known’
PAST and present Kerry football stars, county board officials, clubs and supporters have paid warm tributes to the late Maurice (Moss) Spillane who was one of the most instantly recognisable and popular personalities involved in the GAA in the county. Originally from Scartaglin but living in Balloonagh Estate, Tralee for many years, Maurice – who… Continue Reading
‘Like it or lump it, what you saw was what you got, warts and all’
THE stillness of a mid May morning was pierced only by the distinctive shrill of a lone piper’s lament and the peal of the Church bell as a town bowed its head in respectful silence to bid a final farewell to its much-loved and respected parish priest. Social distancing requirements adhered to, men, women and… Continue Reading
Funeral cortege will travel to Killorglin via Cromane and Dooks
THE Requiem Mass for the late Canon Michael Fleming will take place on Tuesday morning in St James’s Church, Killorglin where he had ministered for the past 17 years. Although the service will be private due to the current restrictions, it will be live streamed online and a public memorial service will take place at… Continue Reading
‘He stood with us in our times of sorrow. He celebrated with us in our times of joy’
THERE was widespread shock throughout the Diocese of Kerry when one of the county’s best-known priests passed away, suddenly, on Friday. Canon Michael Fleming, who was in his early 70s, died in hospital where he had been recovering from surgery. The former Administrator of the Parish of Killarney had been PP in Killorglin for the… Continue Reading
