THERE was a real air of sadness in Killarney this Sunday morning when the town woke up to the news of the passing overnight of Margaret (Peggy) Looney of Orchard Close who was in her 100th year. She was exceptionally well known in the town where she was held in great regard and she will… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Obituaries
Kieran remembered as a wonderful and devoted family man
KIERAN Lynch was remembered at his funeral Mass this Thursday as a great fisherman, a skilled boatman and an accomplished musician but, more importantly, as a devoted and loving husband, a wonderful father and a real family man who passed away well before his time due to a long illness. From Arbutus Grove, Killarney and… Continue Reading
Kay was very actively involved in community life
THE death occurred in Killarney this Wednesday of Kay O’Sullivan (née O’Leary) who was very well known and hugely respected in the community. She passed away peacefully at her home, Ballydowney House, surrounded by her loving family. Very actively involved in many aspects of Killarney life for decades, she was a very popular leader with… Continue Reading
Frank was a man of many great talents
A VERY distinctive and familiar voice that rang out loud and clear in Killarney for many decades fell silent at the weekend with the passing of the greatly admired Frank Anderton. He passed away, suddenly but peacefully, at his home in Crohane, Fossa on Saturday night and the news caused widespread shock in the parish… Continue Reading
Sheila’s courage and dignity were a real inspiration
KILLARNEY was greatly saddened at the weekend to learn of the passing of Sheila O’Leary (née Hickey) of Elm Grove, Ballydribeen and formerly of Millstreet, Co Cork. She passed away, peacefully and surrounded by her family, in the care of staff in the Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital Kerry. Sheila, who was hugely popular… Continue Reading
