KILLARNEY woke up this Monday morning to the sad news that well-known and hugely popular publican Seamus O’Shea had died overnight. A very familiar face behind the counter of the landmark Jack C’s hostelry on High Street, Seamus passed away in the company of his family and in the care of staff at Killarney Nursing… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Obituaries
John will be fondly remembered in Killarney
THE death has occurred in Killarney of John Scannell who was a very familiar face in the town’s hospitality industry for many years through his work in a number of busy local hostelries. Originally from Coolroe in Listry, John spent most of his working life in Killarney apart from a spell in America where he… Continue Reading
Canon O’Connor wore the green and gold of Kerry
RATHMORE GAA Club has led the tributes to the late Canon Michael O’Connor, who ministered for several years in Liverpool, and was an outstanding Gaelic footballer in his day. Canon O’Connor, a native of Moulagow, passed away on October 31 at the age of 95. He was ordained in 1951 at All Hallows College and… Continue Reading
David’s last days filled with love and generosity
THERE were poignant scenes as a popular young man from Killarney, who died following a road traffic collision in the UK, was laid to rest in his home town this Friday. David Breen was cycling on a roadway when he was struck by a vehicle in Sussex in the south east of England on October… Continue Reading
Sr Carmel dedicated her life to educating children
VERY warm and genuine tributes have been paid to the late Sr Carmel O’Leary, a hugely respected member of the Mercy Order who dedicated over 40 years of her life to educating and caring for thousands of children in Killarney. She was remembered with great fondness and admiration at her Requiem Mass in St Mary’s… Continue Reading
