THE death has been announced, three months into her 104th year, of Mai O’Donoghue (nee O’Leary), Killarney Road, Castleisland, and formerly of Coolnageragh, Scartaglen. One of Kerry ‘s oldest and most respected citizens, she passed away, peacefully, at her home and in the company of her family, last night. She had celebrated her 103rd birthday… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Obituaries
Killarney mourns for one of life’s real gentlemen
WARM tributes have been paid to popular Killarney man Michael O’Doherty who was laid to rest this Thursday following Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Cathedral. Michael, who passed away on Tuesday, was well known in the town and is fondly remembered for his soft-spoken and gentle ways and, in recent days, the description most used… Continue Reading
Franciscan brothers pay tribute to Fr Bernard
THE unexpected death has occurred of Fr Bernard Jones, a well-known member of the Franciscan Order, who spent a number of years based in the friary in Killarney. He passed away, suddenly, on his way to hospital in his native Cork on Thursday. Fr Bernard had been manager of the Woolworths store in Belfast before… Continue Reading
Franciscan brothers pay tribute to Fr Bernard
THE unexpected death has occurred of Fr Bernard Jones, a well-known member of the Franciscan Order, who spent a number of years based in the friary in Killarney. He passed away, suddenly, on his way to hospital in his native Cork on Thursday. Fr Bernard had been manager of the Woolworths store in Belfast before… Continue Reading
Denis P operated a family business for over 40 years
THE death has occurred in Killarney of popular businessman Denis P Counihan who operated a busy fitted furniture manufacture and design business in the town for over 40 years. From Riverside Drive and formerly of Park Road Estate, Denis was a very skilled craftsman and with his wife, Mabel, they established Fine Designs in 1979.… Continue Reading
