Bambrick, DavidFor almost every morning of his 90 years David Bambrick made the familiar journey to Mass, driving along the country roads he knew all his life.
30 September 2007Barrett, JackThe Bagenalstown community was deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Jack Barrett, Oak Grove, Bagenalstown, who died peacefully at his home on December 22 after a short illness. He was 72 years of age.
20 February 2005Bermingham, PatA trip home to enjoy a Sunday outing with his wife and young family ended in tragedy for a 27-year-old Rathoe father
01 January 2001Blanche, ThomasThe death took place at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, of Mr Thomas J. Blanche, Connaberry, Ballon.
Aged 90, the late Mr. Blanche was an active man and had enjoyed good health until very recently. He had worked for Carlow County Council as a carpenter for many years.
31 May 2003Bolger, RichardThe sudden death of Carlow taxi driver Richard Bolger on Barrack St recently has stunned the Carlow community where he was held in high regard
01 May 2009Brennan, LiamThe people of Carlow were shocked and saddened to learn of the death of well known local man, Liam Brennan.
13 October 2005Brophy, JamesThe death took place of James (Jim) Brophy, Toberbeg, Dunlavin at the age of 83.
26 September 2006Butler, JackMr John (Jack) Butler, 18 Chapel Street, Graiguecullen, whose body was recovered from the river Barrow close to the Carlow Boat Club, was a stalwart member of the Fenagh GFC in Co. Carlow, writes Charlie Keegan.
30 September 2002Butler, JimThe tricolour at Dr. Cullen Park for the evening’s Ballinkillen-Naomh Eoin Carlow SHC tie flew at half mast in honour of the late Jim Butler (78), Pairc Mhuire, Bagenalstown, who died after a short illness, at his home, writes Charlie Keegan
01 January 2001Butler, ThomasThomas Butler was a man of quiet disposition whose favourite hobby was fishing. Although he could swim Thomas was not considered a strong swimmer.
31 August 2003Byrne, PaddyThe younger members of St. Patrick’s Gaelic Football Club will hardly be aware that the late Paddy Byrne, Tullowhill, who passed away on October 23, was a very prominent player and committee member.
30 November 2007Callaghan, Bill "Doc"he passing of Bill Callaghan on Friday, April 3 has removed from the Tullow St. Patrick's football team of the late 1940s and early 1950s a very jolly character, both on and off the field of play.
17 April 2009Coady, JamieA Fun-Loving 21-year-old whose impish grin endeared him to so many. Tullow remains devastated following the tragic death at the weekend of Jamie Coady.
01 December 2006Corden, AndrewBy Willie Quillan ANDREW was a highly respected and highly regarded footballer
01 January 2001Corrigan, JohnThe people of Ballon were united in grief as the news of the tragic death of John Corrigan (30) filtered through on Friday, July 30, 2006.
21 July 2006Cullen, MickThe death has taken place of Mick Cullen, one of the finest goal-keepers the St Mullin’s club has known.
14 July 2006Cunnane, PadraigAn honourary Tullow man in the hearts of all who knew him, hundreds gathered in the Church of the Holy Rosary to celebrate the life of the late Padraig Cunnane, Shillelagh Grove.
12 February 2010Curry, ShaneThe communities of Tullow and Rathoe were left reeling in shock following the tragic death of 30-year-old dad Shane Curry.
28 July 2006Dalton, MickMichael (Mick) Dalton, Goolin, Ballymurphy, Borris who died on Tuesday, September 28, was part of Ballymurphy’s golden era in Carlow senior football, playing on the south county team which won the SFC titles of 1947 and 1953.
31 October 2004Delaney, CorrisThe death took place on Tuesday, 12 September 2006, in the Sacred Heart Nursing Home in Carlow of Corrie Delaney, Royal Oak Road, Bangelstown County Carlow and formerly of Rosnaclonagh, Coolrain.
20 September 2006Doogue, DannieThe close knit community of Graiguecullen is in mourning following the passing of Daniel (Dannie) Doogue, late of 84 St Clare’s Road, Graiguecullen. Dannie who turned 75 last November passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 17 in St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, surrounded by his entire family.
30 June 2005Doorley, JoeThe recent death of Joe Doorley, Caritas, Oak Park, Carlow was received with great sorrow by his loving wife and family, neighbours and large circle of friends in Carlow town and county.
20 May 2005Dowling, Brother EdwardIt was with deep regret that news of the passing of Brother Edward Laserian Dowling on September 18, 2006 was met in his native County Carlow.
26 January 2007Dowling, MichaelMichael Dowling was born in templepeter, Rathoe, Carlow on 24 March 1929. He was the second youngest of seven children born to Michael and Agnes Dowling. His Father Michael was head gardener at Kellistown Cottage.
26 December 2008Dowling, PatA hurling giant was laid to rest in Ballinkillen churchyard. He may not have won All-Ireland medals, he never graced Croke Park, indeed, to the best of my knowledge, he never wore the county jersey but, make no mistake, Pat Dowling was a hurling giant.
30 June 2007Doyle, MattyA sad moment in sporting history was witnessed in Borris recently when GAA players donned the Carlow and Ballymurphy jerseys and formed a guard of honour for a football legend from the famous 1944 team.
19 August 2005Dunne, JackThe Ballinabranna area of Carlow lost one of its most popular personalities with the passing of Mr Jack Dunne, aged 77, of Craanluskey, Milford.
31 March 2003Farrell, NedMembers and friends of Grangenolvan Football Club were saddened by the death of Ned Farrell of Foxhill. Ned was one of Grange’s, strongest supporters for the last two decades.
30 July 2007Flynn, MyleyA young father died tragically leaving behind his heartbroken wife and two children aged just four years old and eight weeks old.
09 January 2007Gardiner, PatrickBagenalstown lost one of its native sons when Patrick Gardiner, 23 St Brigid’s Crescent, died on March 2, 2006, in Bethany House, Carlow, where he had been resident since October 2005. He was 85 years of age.
14 April 2006Geoghegan, BarryLocals were stunned and saddened to hear of the sudden death of 19 year old Barry Geoghegan, Wexford Road, Ballincarrig on Friday, December 22, 2006.
06 January 2007Gladney, DickDick Gladney of 23 Kernanstown, Carlow, who died on Wednesday February 12, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, was a dedicated hurling man who gave outstanding service to his native St. Mullins and in later years, in the fostering of the game within the Palatine Club writes CHARLIE KEEGAN.
28 February 2003Greene, JohnThe parish of Askea/ Bennekerry and the wider Carlow community was in sadness following the recent passing of John Greene (61) Brownshill Avenue, Carlow.
17 November 2006Gregan, MichealThe reaction of John Smithers to the sudden and tragic death of Newtown man and county GAA treasurer Micheal Gregan (34) probably speaks for an entire community.
22 June 2007Hade, PaddyThe community of Tullow was saddened with the death of Patrick (Paddy) Hade, 69 Dublin Road, Tullow. Paddy died peacefully in his home on Monday, September 11, 2006 following a long illness. Paddy fell ill 15 months ago and he bore his illness with great dignity and courage.
06 October 2006Hanrick, EllenDeep and sincere regret was expressed at the death of Mrs Ellen Hanrick, which took place at the home of her son on November 2, 2006.
17 November 2006Harmon, SeamieSeamie Harmon was laid to rest in Bennekerry last Tuesday, February 12 in sunshine that had so much appeal for him in life. His remains were accompanied to the graveside by a huge throng of people, as was the case on the Monday night when his remains
22 February 2008Harte, MartinA lifetime of memorable and good humoured moments were affectionately recalled recently as the people of Graigueculllen laid to rest one of their own - the late Martin Harte, Killeshin Road, Graiguecullen, Carlow.
31 October 2004Haughney, MickMick ’Cutchie’ Haughney, recognised as one of the greatest Graiguecullen and Laois footballers of all-time passed away peacefully in his 91st year.
15 September 2006Haughney, TomThomas (Tom) Haughney, Governey Square, Graiguecullen Bridge, Carlow who died at St Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny at the age of 87 on Tuesday August 19, 2003, was an outstanding footballer in his younger days and captained his native Laois in the Leinster SFC Final of 1943.
05 September 2003Hayden, AmbroseThe people of Trinyland were saddened by the sudden death of Mr Ambrose Hayden at his home in Ballinacarrig on Sunday, December 17, 2006. Ambrose, who was aged 82 years, certainly belied his age and was a familiar face in the community and took an active interest in the local GAA, having been a keen footballer in his younger days. He was a member of the Leighlinbridge team which wont he Carlow Football Title in 1957. Ambrose was often seen in Dr Cullen Park following local and county teams both in football and hurling.
06 January 2007Hennessy, James (Jamesie)Mr James (Jamesie) Hennessy, 56 O’Hanrahan Avenue, Carlow, who died at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Tuesday December 3, was a founder member of Eire Og GFC and a lifelong Gael.
14 October 2004Hickey, JackThe unexpected and untimely death of Fenagh’s Jack Hickey severs another link with the Fenagh Junior football championship winning team of 1960.
30 September 2002Hogan, EdwardDescribed as one of County Carlow's greatest ever footballers and unquestioned the best minor that ever played for the county, Edward (Cran) Hogan was laid to rest this week.
18 July 2008Holden, JimOne of the last great characters of Carlow town sadly passed away recently at the age of 84 year
05 February 2010Hynes, PeterThe death of Peter Hynes of Cournellan, Borris, Co. Carlow, on June 27, 2005 caused deep and widespread regret in the community and outside the parish of Borris.
12 August 2005Jackman, JamesWidespread shock was felt in Tullow following the untimely passing of one of the town’s most noted sportsmen, who hails from a family synonymous with Tullow, writes Suzanne Pender.
13 May 2005Jackson, JohnA Raheendoran family is this week coming to terms with the tragic loss of a beloved son, brother, grandson and nephew.
02 December 2005Jones, JohnA Blues GAA stalwart all his life, John Jones will be missed by both his family, friends and club.
30 September 2004Kehoe, EamonIt was a sense of sadness that those who knew him heard of the death of Eamon Kehoe, Blackrock, Dublin and formerly of Clonegal on February 16.
29 February 2008Kelly, LukeIn August 1935, Carlow played a Leinster league final in Baltinglass, veterans of the Leinster Junior triumph of two years earlier still expected to lead the challenge, men such as Billy Nolan, Lar Keeffe, Vesty McGrath, Ned Butler, Mick Brennan and ’Drakes’ Walker.
06 April 2007Kennedy, JimThe sudden death on Sunday morning of Mr James (Jim) Kennedy, Cournellan, Borris, caused a deep and sincere sense of loss throughout the South Carlow area, writes Charlie Keegan
01 January 2001Kennedy, TomCarlow is a poorer place following the death of Mr Tom Kennedy (75), The Elms, Athy Road, Carlow after a short illness.
31 March 2006Kennedy, TomCarlow is a poorer place following the death, after a short illness, of Tom Kennedy, The Elms, Athy Road.
07 April 2006Kenny, PeterNursery man Peter Kenny, Arklow Road, Aughrim, 81, died on Friday, January 11, at Loughlinstown Hospital.
25 January 2008Lacey, JohnnyCarlow mourned another one of its loyal characters when Johnny Lacey of 157 JKL Avenue, Carlow passed away on Tuesday, July 22, at the age of 77.
31 August 2003Lennon, SeamusAs a man who took the highest pride in his Irishness, particularly his love of the native language, it was highly appropriate that Seamus (Shem) Lennon, Pembroke, Carlow, should pass away on St. Patrick’s Day.
28 April 2005Loughlin, HannahIt was with genuine sadness that all her old school friends and those of a younger generation who had heard so much about her heard of the death of Hannah (Ann) Loughlin (nee Murphy) at her home in Bristol on Monday, May 7.
01 June 2007Lyons, MichaelThe death, on May 25, of Michael Lyons of Ballinacarrig will have saddened a great many people around Carlow town. He was well known locally for his gardening career, his days as a milkman and his youthful sporting prowess.
30 June 2005Maher, JohnDespite battling cancer, Myshall man John Maher remained relentless, rallying his community and raising a phenomenal E70,000 for cancer care.
09 March 2007McCarthy, PaulIn a life devoted to following Gaelic Games I have lodged a considerable amount in the memory bank.
30 November 2007McCoy, JoeThe death of Joe McCoy of Hackeststown over the Christmas removed the last remaining link with a Ballybrack team that won the Wicklow Junior Football Championship back in 1936.
02 January 2008McDonald, BillWilliam (Bill) McDonald passed away peacefully at his home in Moffat Street, Hacketstown recently following a short illness.
28 March 2005McDonald, NedThe people of Hacketstown united in sympathy recently to pay their respects to a local man held in high esteem within the community.
28 February 2005McDonnell, PJAn man with an innate sense of justice is how the communities of Hacketstown and Carlow will remember the late Fr PJ McDonnell who passed away.
20 July 2007McEvoy, JamesThe death has taken place of James McEvoy, 3 the Paddocks, Brownshill, Carlow. James or Jim to those who knew him, was the founder chairman in both Fenagh and Ballon GAA Clubs - an extraordinary feat which goes a little way to demonstrating how deeply immersed he was in the two communities that he lived most of his life.
20 February 2005Mitchell, DesDesmond Mitchell, 39 Mount Clare Court, Graiguecullen, passed away on Tuesday 7 July in the loving care of the staff in the District Hospital in Carlow.
17 July 2009Mitchell, John"It's rare to see a man who did so much in his life and everyone in Bagenalstown will miss having him around," was how county PRO David O'Brien remembered Bagenalstown native John Mitchell who passed away.
20 May 2010Molloy, MartinOne of Carlow's finest footballers and gentlemen died suddenly on Monday night at his home in Rathvilly.
21 February 2009Moran, ChristyMr Christy Moran, Iona Drive, Rathnapish, Carlow who died on Saturday October 26, had been in failing health for some time and had spent the last four months of his life at Carlow District Hospital, writes Charlie Keegan.
31 December 2002Morrissey, JimmyMr Jimmy Morrissey Ballycrinnigan, St. Mullins, who died unexpectedly at The Sacred Heart Hospital, Carlow on Thursday December 5th, was the eldest of the well known Morrissey hurling family from St. Mullins.
31 December 2002Morrissey, PatThe unexpected death of Mr Pat (Blossom) Morrissey, Aughnagleer, St. Mullins, Co. Carlow caused a deep sense of shock and loss within his local community.
30 June 2003Moules, TonyThe death took place of Anthony (Tony) Moules, Redna Road, Aughrim, aged 88 years.
31 May 2004Murphy, MattMr Matt Murphy 1 Woodlawn Park, Borris, Co. Carlow who died on Thursday September 5th at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny was a former Gaelic footballer and hurler and has played in both codes for his native county.
30 September 2002Murphy, PaddyThe death took place in the Sacred Heart Home, Carlow on Tuesday March 4 of Paddy Murphy late of the Shop, Ballyloo Cross.
14 March 2008Murphy, PaddyA family and the wider community of Grange recently mourned the death of one of its well-known residents, Paddy Murphy.
09 May 2008Murphy, TerryThe death occureed on Monday, December 18, 2006 of Mrs. Terry Murphy at her home in Ballyloo after a long illness in the loving care of her family. A widow since 1965 after the death of her husband Andy (a Carlow and Leinster GAA Footballer), Terry faced the onerous responsability of raising 6 children between the ages of 6 months and 9 years. Two year later she returned to work as a nurse and midwife in the District Hospital, Carlow where she later served as Assistant Matron.
06 January 2007Murray, OllyFlags flew at half-mast at the grounds of Grange GFC in memory of a past player and much-loved former school principal who became the latest victim on Carlow’s roads.
24 March 2006Nolan, BillMr Bill Nolan, Rutland Terrace, Carlow died at Carlow District Hospital on Monday, April 22 aged 89
01 January 2001Nolan, EndaA devoted husband and father, a loving brother and friend and a man deeply passionate about people and politics, a giver, who faced his greatest challenge of all with tremendous dignity.
13 April 2007Nolan, JimmyBennekerry parish lost one of its best known 'characters' with the recent death of Jimmy (the Daw) Nolan, Kernanstown. Jimmy had a real sense of mischief and a sharp wit that always bought a laugh. In simple language, he was great company.
10 April 2009Nolan, LalThe death took place at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, on Monday, January 28 of Mr Laurence (Lal) Nolan, Gilbertstown, Rathoe. He was aged 84 years.
08 February 2008O’Boyle, BrianFormer county footballer Brian O’Boyle died at the age of 60 in St. James’ Hospital following a long battle with illness.
30 June 2004O’Connor, LiamThe death occurred on Thursday, November 3, 2005 of Liam C. O’Connor, Borris, in Waterford Regional Hospital. Though he had been a patient there for the previous eight days, his death was most unexpected.
03 November 2005O’Toole, LasThe community of Tullow was saddened and shocked by the unexpected death of Las O’Toole Castledermot Road, Tullow following a short illness.
20 October 2006Phelan, JohnThe county of Carlow bid farewell to one of its true sporting gentlemen recently with the passing of Leighlinbridge man John Phelan
13 June 2008Power, JimHe was 82 year of age and the youngest of 12 children, eight brothers and three sisters, born to Patrick and Anne Power. As a young boy he served on the altar in Ballinkillen Church when Mass and hymns were in Latin.
26 February 2006Purser, TommyTommy Purser who passed away on January 12 at the age of 66 was a very popular character in the Hacketstown area who will be sadly missed by all who were privileged to known him.
25 January 2008Quigley, LiamA popular Carlow father-of-one who lost his brave battle against illness at the weekend was buried in St Mary’s Cemetery on the Tuesday after his death.
18 May 2008Quinlan, GerryMr Gerry Quinlan of Avondale Drive, Hanover, Carlow who died on Friday 1, September 2003, was a dedicated family man whose sudden passing has created a huge void in the lives of those near and dear to him.
12 September 2003Randle, FredThe community is saddened at the death of Fred Randle, Tinnahinch, who passed away peacefully at his home on Friday morning following a short illness.
13 June 2008Robinson, PatrickA devoted Liverpool fan died just minutes after watching his beloved side become champions of Europe in sudden death that has stunned Carlow town.
30 June 2005Rooney, JamesIt was with deep sadness that his friends and neighbours heard of the death of James (Jim) Rooney, (suddenly) at his home in Kilcarry, Clonegal.
31 August 2007Ryan, DanThere was widespread shock and sadness in Fermoy following the death of Dan Ryan, aged 64, of Grange West.
08 May 2008Ryan, TommyThe death occurred in St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny of Tommy Ryan, Graiguenaspideogue. Tommy who was aged 83 years, was actively farming up to two months before his passing when he first became unwell after enjoying remarkable good health throughout his life.
31 March 2006Savage, JimThe death took place recently of Jim Savage,The Square, Tullow, Co. Carlow. Jim was a very popular and well loved member of the community in Tullow having been born in the town and lived there all his life.
31 March 2005Slater, JimThe death of Jim Slater, 11 St. Fiacc’s Terrace Graiguecullen severs a link with the glory days of Laois football during the 1930’s and 1940’s
01 January 2001Stapleton, TomThe community of Garryhill was very saddened by the death of Tom Stapleton of Knocklonogad. Tom died peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 23, 2006 in the care of his wife Eileen, daughter Yvonne and son David. Tom had been ill for over a year.
17 November 2006Walshe, SeamusA life devoted to his family, his community and the enhancement of his local GAA club was mourned following the death of Seamus Walshe of Park Lodge, Carlow.
27 October 2006Woods, JimThe huge crowd that gathered to bid farewell to the late Jim Woods from Bennekerry remembered him as a gentleman of the community, of the GAA and of his everyday life.
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