THE death has occurred of one the most familiar faces and popular personalities in the Killarney tourism industry. Duncan Davidson Snr passed away on Monday after a battle with illness. He was just 57 years of age. A native of Cobh, Co Cork, Duncan spent his adult life living and working in Fossa before moving… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Obituaries
Tim devoted his life to public service
THE death has occurred in Killarney of Tim Bartlett, a well-known and popular local who served as a fire officer for many years and later worked as a local authority traffic warden in Killarney. Tim grew up in Marian Terrace and later moved to Coolgrean Park where he and his wife, Bridie, reared their family.… Continue Reading
Betty, 100, considered herself to be a recycled teenager
WARM tributes have been paid to a popular local woman who has passed away six months after celebrating her landmark 100th birthday. Elizabeth (Betty) O’Shea was laid to rest this Thursday following Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Cathedral at which the celebrant was Killarney Parish Administrator Fr Kieran O’Brien. Originally from Glencar, Betty came to… Continue Reading
David, 23, was a great young player for Legion
KILLARNEY Legion GAA Club has paid an emotional tribute to a talented former underage player who has died at a tragically young age. David Murphy passed away in Co Clare where the family moved to from Killarney and where he continued to make a name for himself in the sporting arena. David, who was 23,… Continue Reading
Club’s tribute to star player Tara
KILLARNEY Celtic Football Club has paid a warm tribute to the late Tara McCrohan, a former star player, who passed away at a young age on Tuesday. In a statement issued today, club officials said they were very sad to learn of her passing and they expressed sympathy from everybody at the club to her… Continue Reading
