THE death has occurred in Killarney of Mrs Peggy McSweeney, a hugely respected local businesswoman who, with her late husband, Christy, opened a small public house in the 1950s and watched it develop into one of the most popular establishments in the town. Originally Peggy Burke from Boolacullane, Farranfore, she married the well-known political and… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Obituaries
Parish history and clan gatherings were close to John’s heart
THE death has occurred in Killarney of hugely popular amateur historian John Cronin, a native of Knockavota, Milltown, who has been living in the parish of Fossa for several years. Gentle, soft-spoken and with a deep knowledge of Kerry life and lore down through the years, John had a real passion for history, culture and… Continue Reading
Joe was at the heart of men’s sheds success
KILLARNEY was greatly saddened this week to learn of the passing of Joe Mulvihill, a hugely popular local man who was one of the main driving forces behind the success of the Killarney Men’s Sheds organisation. Joe, who passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning, was very actively involved in the day-to-day activities… Continue Reading
Home parish farewell for much loved priest
THE funeral will take place this Thursday of Fr Donal J O’Leary who was a hugely respected and award-winning author and teacher who shared his views on theology and spirituality at a number of international conferences and retreats as well as through his writings. From Church Place in Rathmore, he studied at All Hallows College… Continue Reading
Passing of school’s former deputy principal
THE Lixnaw GAA Club victory celebration, planned for this Saturday night to mark the success of the club’s minor and senior hurlers in 2018, has been postponed as a mark of respect to the late Éamonn Fitzmaurice Snr who has passed away. The Finuge GAA Club annual general meeting, planned for this Friday night, has… Continue Reading
