DEERPARK Pitch and Putt Club in Killarney has paid a warm tribute to the late Mary O’Brien who passed away, following a short illness, on Sunday. She was the Deerpark Lady Captain from 2009 and 2014 and she was a great supporter of the club over the last 30 years. “She will be will be… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Obituaries
Funeral arrangements for Liam Leonard
THE death has occurred in Killarney of Liam Leonard, a retired Garda superintendent, who was well known and popular in the town. Originally from Ballina, Co Mayo, Mr Leonard served in the Gardaí throughout his life and spent most of his career based in Kerry, rearing his family in Killarney. He was a very active… Continue Reading
Aghadoe resting place for well-known surgeon
THE death has been announced of Dr Paul O’Byrne, a well-known medical professional, who lived at his holiday home in Killarney for much of the year. Based in Limerick and, formerly, Galway, he was best known for his work as a consultant surgeon and the former owner of Barringtons private hospital in Limerick in addition… Continue Reading
‘Annette was a real lady, a very diligent, capable person’
KILLARNEY was shocked and saddened on Wednesday night following a harrowing road traffic accident which claimed the life of a very popular local woman. The fatal collision, involving a cyclist and a tractor pulling agricultural machinery, occurred on the Killarney bypass road shortly after 7 o’clock. The woman who died has been named as Annette… Continue Reading
Frank was very efficient and courteous
THE death has occurred in Killarney of Frank Howe, the former long-serving station master at Killarney Railway Station, who was a very familiar face for a whole generation of commuters. Mr Howe, who passed away at his home in Tullig, Spa on Tuesday, was respected as a very efficient and courteous station master and he… Continue Reading
