The late Terence Lawlor Terence Lawlor, one of Abbeydorney hurling club's former guests passed away on Monday, July 31, 2006. The club honoured their former colleague with a guard of honour as his remains were leaving the church to Kyrien Eleison Cemetery. Terence was smiling from on high, proud that his club, friends and neighbours came to pay their respects. His involvement with hurling stemmed from his childhood, growing up in Boherboe, Abbeydorney. The art of hurl and sliotar were practiced on a daily basis with is brothers and school friends. These friendships were bonded for life and Terence often recounted tales of the games they played in the local field following a day's schooling. He was a very accomplished and stylish wielder of the caman. When he hung his playing boots he still continued to support the parish team. Wether in victory or defeat Terence would always praise the players, for they always gave their best for the honour of the parish. Terence's achievements on the field of play included being a member of the junior team which won the North Kerry League in 1947. He had the good fortune to captain the Kilahane team which also won the league in 1965. he brought his total of North Kerry League medals to three when winning once again in 1968. He filled the full back position on the senior Abbeydorney team in 1954 when losing the county final. Terence's hurling career stretched over the best part of three decades and served as vice-president of the Abbeydorney club. He was awarded the ultimate accolade by the club when he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994. He served his club with honour and distinction and they in turn and they in turn honoured him, a fact of which he was very proud. Terence was born son of Tom and Kate Lawlor on October 23, 1927. His siblings were brothers Timmy, Batt and Eugene (Sonny) and three sisters, Ciss, Mai and Nellis. Like most young men of his generation he took the emigrant ship to England when work was scarce at home. But he didn't outstay his welcome in the building sites of London and returned to the family homestead. Terence's brother Timmy died, leaving his wife Mai a young widow with her daughter Kathleen. Terence and Sonny's love for their family knew no bounds. They became surrogate fathers to Kathleen and she has very happy memories of childhood events growing up on the farm. Terence was of an easy-going and pleasant personality, who liked to smoke his pipe. People could pick out Terence on his way to the village as they saw the smoke rising from his pipe over the hedges in the distance. He enjoyed a pint with his friends in some of the local hostelries. The game of cards was also played and many a knuckle was hopped of the table when claiming a trick at the 31 drive. He worked for a number of years with Fitzgerald and Boyle Bros builders and was also employed with Kiely's Bakery, in Abbeydorney. All who worked with Terence knew of his easy going nature, which endeared him to all. But it was when working the land Terence was happiest. Terence's health was a cause of concern for some time. He spent a number of years at Fatima Home in Oakpark and other residents became friends. The removal of Terence's remains took place from Hogan's Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 2nd, to St Bernard's Church, Abbeydorney. Following Requiem Mass the following morning, internment took place in Kyrie Eleison Cemetery. At the offertory procession his pipe and a sliotar were brought to the altar. Terence was pre-deceased by his brothers Timmy and Batt, sisters Ciss, Nellie and Mai. He is survived by his brother Sonny, niece Kathleen and her husband Johnny. Suaimhneas siorrai sa anam. Courtesy of The Kerryman 24/08/2006 Tweet

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