The late John Guiney After a short illness, John Guiney of 61 Charles Street, Listowel, and late of Moyvane South, passed away at his home on May 14 2006, aged 86. He slipped gently away in the arms of his loving family as his devoted wife, Sheila, his sons and daughters kept a bedside vigil as he embarked on his final journey. John was truly loved in North Kerry his death has deeply saddened his many friends. He will be sorely missed. John grew up in the beautiful countryside of Moyvane. He was educated at Moyvane National School and later progressed to St Michael's College, Listowel. After his schooling he went to work with the Board of Works throughout the county and spent many happy years with them, making many friends along the way. John finished his working life at McKenna's of Listowel. He had many interests, including gardening, fishing, music, current affairs and sport. His first love was football and he played with distinction for Moyvane in the late 1930s and early 40s, winning two North Kerry Senior Championship medals. The president of Moyvane GAA Club, Gerry Brosnan, spoke at his graveside and sang a song called Up the Boro, which pays tribute to a winning Moyvane North Kerry Championship team, in which John featured prominently. While John's late son Brendan captained Emmets to County League success, he remained a Moyvane man first and foremost. Although housebound for his last few years, he continued to enjoy the company of this neighbours and friends from all over North Kerry who visited regularly. He enjoyed nothing more than to while away the night exchanging stories and reminiscing about times past. John will be greatly missed by his wife, Sheila, by his sons and daughters, by his grandchildren, his nephew Lawrence and by his extended family, all of whom loved him dearly. John was a true Moyvane gentleman. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis. Courtesy of The Kerryman 01 June 2006 Tweet

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