INTERNATIONALLY renowned soprano and music teacher, Dr Veronica Dunne, who has passed away at the age of 93, had close connections with Killarney through her friendship with Rose escape line hero Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty. In 1946, as a promising young singer, she and her family were first introduced to the monsignor by a mutual friend… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Obituaries
Former mayor loses his battle with Covid-19
THE Killarney Town Twinning Association has expressed sympathy to the people of Myrtle Beach in South Carolina following the death of a former town mayor after a battle with Covid-19. John Rhodes made many friends in Killarney through a sister town relationship and he paid a visit a number of years ago to sign a… Continue Reading
Passing of a fine family man, businessman and sports fan
THE funeral has taken place in Killarney this Thursday of the popular Kurt Neher, a great family man and respected businessman, who is best remembered in the town for his lifelong service to the Liebherr Container Cranes empire, having worked with the company for a remarkable 46 years. A native of Schweinhausen in Germany, Kurt… Continue Reading
Club’s sadness following at passing of Millo
KILLARNEY Rugby Club has paid a warm tribute to a hugely respected former coach who has passed away. Camillus (Millo) O’Meara, originally from Birr, Co Offaly, linked up with the club in October 2019 and he became head coach with the girls’ under 14 squad and, later, with the under 16s. The club has described… Continue Reading
Sympathy from Killarney sent to Holohan family
A KILLARNEY councillor has told of his sorrow following news of the passing of the wife of Department of Health’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan. Dr Emer Holohan (née Feely) passed away, peacefully and following a long illness, at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross in Dublin in the early hours of Friday morning. Her… Continue Reading
