The death took place on Monday, December 10th of Dan Coffey, Carker, Scartaglin after a brief stay in Kerry General Hospital. Dan, aged 58, had been ill for two years.
Born on August 11th, 1955, to parents Tom and Kathleen, he had one brother Jim. Dan went to primary and secondary school where he proved to be a great footballer and acquired a few medals over the years. Born on August 11th, 1955, to parents Tom and Kathleen, he had one brother Jim. Dan went to primary and secondary school where he proved to be a great footballer and acquired a few medals over the years.
As many did at the time, Dan spent a few years in England where he made lots of friends. He returned home to be with his brother Jim and sister-in-law Margaret.
From 1970 and 1980, Dan worked for Kerry County Council. He was also a great help to his neighbours, giving them a hand in the bog when needed and he was also a great help to Margaret doing jobs around the home for her. He enjoyed a game of darts and cards and was also a keen fisherman who loved to catch a salmon or two.
Dan liked to have a few points on his way home he loved socialising and was always seen around the roads and villages on his motorbike.
His family would like to say a special thank you to his sister-in-law Margaret for supporting and caring for him during his two-year battle with cancer.
Dan's removal took place from Daly's Funeral Home to Scartaglin Church and on Friday, December 13th he was buried in St Michael's Cemetery, Killentierna, Currow. He will be sadly missed by his daughter Christine, his grandchildren, brother Jim and sister in law Margaret, nieces, relatives and friends.

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