THOSE involved in the sport of rallying in Killarney have been shocked and saddened by the tragic death of ace driver Manus Kelly who was killed when he crashed out of the annual international rally in his native Donegal on Sunday afternoon. The 41-year-old, one of Ireland’s leading rally drivers and a prominent businessman and… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Obituaries
Senator’s mother passes away in her 100th year
THE death has occurred in Killarney, in her 100th year, of Mrs Peggie Coghlan who is the mother of long-serving Fine Gael Senator and former Mayor of Killarney Paul Coghlan. From Ballydowney, Killarney and formerly of Kilpatrick, Co Meath, Mrs Coghlan was married to the late Michael and she was the mother of Paul, Aileen,… Continue Reading
Tragic death of dad-of-three in Portugal
THE funeral arrangements for a popular Killarney man who died while on holiday in Portugal have been announced. Tom Griffin, originally from Muckross in Killarney but living and working in Co Kildare, is reported to have taken ill and passed away after kitesurfing on the Fonte de Telha beach in in Almada, close to Lisbon,… Continue Reading
Gleneagle patrons have fond memories of Pat
THERE was a distinct air of sadness in Killarney at the weekend following the passing of Pat Kenny, from Mill Road and late of Muckross, who was a hugely respected and greatly admired member of the close-knit community. Pat passed away, peacefully and in the presence of his family, on Sunday. Many people – from… Continue Reading
Passing of Denis Fenton causes great sadness
THE passing of Denis Fenton in Killarney at the weekend has extinguished a bright light that illuminated the lives of the thousands of people he encountered and entertained throughout his life and times as a popular tour bus driver. Affectionately known as the King of the Ring, Denis was one of the most in-demand drivers… Continue Reading
