The death has occurred of Fr Charles Meagher, a native of Killarney, who dedicated his life to working on the missions with the Columban Fathers. A native of High Street, he was born in 1935 and attended the Presentation Convent, Presentation Monastery and St Brendan’s College, Killarney, before leaving Killarney to study for the priesthood… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Obituaries
Tribute from Glenflesk on popular priest’s resting place
He may be gone but he certainly isn’t forgotten. Parishioners in Glenflesk were stunned last December when the devastating news filtered through of the sudden death of their beloved parish priest, Fr Kevin McNamara, at the age of 66. He had only been in the parish for a number of months when he passed away… Continue Reading
Eugene was a leading voice for the Green Party
Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has paid tribute to Eugene O’Shea, a prominent figure in the party for many years and a former member of Killarney Urban District Council, who has passed away. Minister Ryan said Eugene was a highly valued member of the party and was a leading light locally, especially during the early… Continue Reading
Passing of the queen of the tidy towns
A real air of sadness descended on Killarney when the upsetting news filtered through of the death of Yvonne Quill, the uncrowned queen of the tidy towns project who earned her place in the pages of local history when she led the town to its only overall national award, in 2011. Yvonne, a great businesswoman,… Continue Reading
Paddy is remembered with smiles and gratitude
The Dóchas Drama Group in Killarney has paid a heartfelt tribute to former member Paddy O’Sullivan who passed away on July 31. The late Paddy masterminded and built imaginative stage sets for the group for many years, ceasing only when Áras Phádraig venue closed. “He was an example to us all. His painstaking attention to… Continue Reading
