THE death has occurred of a hugely popular Presentation Sister who led the choir in St Mary’s Cathedral. Killarney for a number of decades and was considered a wonderful music teacher. Sr Rupert Corkery passed away peacefully yesterday in the care of the staff of Ashborough Lodge Nursing Home in Milltown. A native of Liscahane,… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Obituaries
Tim taught his family to live life with passion
THE death has taken place of Tim Falvey, the father of Killarney based adventurer and Kerry senior team mentor Pat Falvey. Mr Falvey, who was 87 and a former Lord Mayor of Cork, passed away peacefully at his home in Cork. “We mourn dad’s death but we also celebrate his amazing and eventful 87-year life… Continue Reading
Alan passed on skills to young Killarney players
KILLARNEY Athletic AFC has told of its sadness at learning of the death of former Republic of Ireland player Alan McLoughlin who taught some of the skills of the game to young local players several years ago. He was the special guest at Athletic’s first ever coaching academy in 1992 – two years after he… Continue Reading
‘There is a real sadness hanging over the whole town. People are just heartbroken’
THE distinctive rumble of a power-packed rally car provided a most appropriate backdrop as the much-loved Johnny Hickey was today accompanied on a final journey through the streets of the town where he was greatly valued and much loved. A legend in motorsport circles, Johnny’s funeral cortege was accompanied by a number of impressive vehicles,… Continue Reading
The loss of popular Johnny will be huge in Killarney
KILLARNEY was devastated on Saturday to learn of the sudden and premature passing of Johnny Hickey, a hugely popular local man who was very well known and greatly liked in the town. The young father of three passed away, suddenly, on Saturday morning and news of his death caused real shock and disbelief. From Riverside… Continue Reading
