Fr Donal O’Connor, who was laid to rest this Monday afternoon in his native Rathmore, has been remembered as a kind and compassionate man who understood and felt the pain of others. In a moving tribute at the close of the Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, his brother, Aidan, said while Donal often spoke… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Obituaries
Bishop Ray leads tributes to popular priest
The Diocese of Kerry has described the late Fr Donal O’Connor, who died suddenly at his home in Rathmore on Wednesday, as a much loved priest with a wicked sense of humour and a poetic turn. Bishop Ray Browne expressed his shock and sadness on learning of the death of Fr Donal who was just… Continue Reading
Communities stunned and saddened by priest’s death
The funeral arrangements for Fr Donal O’Connor, the hugely popular Kerry priest who passed away, suddenly, on Wednesday, have been confirmed. The chaplain at the Munster Technological University in Tralee and former parish priest in Beaufort died unexpectedly at his home in Shinnagh, Rathmore. He had previously served as a curate in Castletownbere and Listowel… Continue Reading
Shock and sadness at passing of popular priest
There has been widespread shock at the sudden death of hugely popular Kerry priest Fr Donal O’Connor. He has passed away at his home in Rathmore, at the age of 61. Fr O’Connor was chaplain at the Munster Technological University in Tralee where he had built up a great rapport with students and staff. His… Continue Reading
Club pays tribute to a real sporting legend
Killarney Legion GAA Club has paid tribute to the late James ‘Mixie’ Palmer who was a key member of the 1946 Killarney Legion county championship winning side. He lined out in the centre back position in that great team and was one of the outstanding players in the campaign. Born in Kenmare in 1927 and… Continue Reading
