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There was a large and representative gathering at the funeral of Monsignor John P Caulfield, Pastor Emeritus of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lakeland, Florida, which took place in Claregalway Church last week. The remains of the Kiltrogue native arrived from Lakeland, Orlando in Florida accompanied by Most Rev Dr John Noonan, Bishop of Orlando, where… Read more »

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The death has occurred of Treasa Moore (née Markham), Barna and Rockmount, Claregalway, Galway. Formerly Maghera, Tulla, Co Clare, (peacefully), after a long illness borne with great dignity; Treasa, beloved wife of the late John J. Moore, dear mother of Paul, David, Kevin and Joan (Breslin), sister of Breda O’Donoghue and Sr. Clare Markham (Aus). Sadly… Read more »

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It was with deep sadness that the people of the Turloughmore area learned of the death of Tony Rabbitt last week. The Cahertymore native lived in Borrisoleigh in Co Tipperary for many years and was hugely involved with his adopted Tipperary club over the years. Tony arranged many challenge matches for Turloughmore teams with his… Read more »

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There was profound sadness in the entire community as the news spread of the untimely passing of Siobhan Farragher of Waterview. Siobhan was just forty years of age and had battled bravely four the past four years against an illness that would eventually become terminal. Siobhan and her husband Ken came to live in Waterview… Read more »

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Malachy Keaveney, Lakeview, Claregalway and Caiseal Cam, Roscam, Galway and formerly of Tirellan Heights and Clooncun East, Glenamaddy. (Peacefully at the residence of his daughter Myriam McCann, Lakeview, Claregalway); predeceased by his sister Nora Reilly, deeply regretted by his wife Nora, family Michael, Myriam, Thomas and Colette, grandchildren, brother Paddy (Kiltullagh, Glenamaddy), in-laws, nephews, niece,… Read more »

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The death  took place at an advanced age of Elizabeth O’Hanlon of Lackagh. Formerly Elizabeth Murphy of Ballyglass, Lizzie moved to England in her youth with her sisters, but later came home and married Lackagh native Billy O’Hanlon in 1946. Elizabeth had always an interest in sport, as her father, Walter Murphy, was a member… Read more »

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The death took place at the weekend of Nonie Laffey of Lackagh. Nonie and her husband Willie moved to Lackagh in the early sixties from Currandulla where they had lived after they were married.  Nonie who was a member of the Delaney family of Monard, and was hugely popular in the area. Nonie went to… Read more »

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The death took place last week of Mary McDermott of Lambpark, Lackaghbeg. Formerly Mary Ryan of Peake, Claregalway, Mary worked hard on the family farm as well as in the house and rearing a large family also. Mary’s late husband Matt McDermott was a native of Dublin and inherited a substantial farm and came to… Read more »

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The death has occurred of Patrick Fox, Manchester and late of Ballinacregg, Carnmore, Galway. Reposing at his sisters residence Mary Duffy, Knockroe, Attymon from 4pm–8pm this Wednesday evening, funeral mass tomorrow Thursday in the church of the Assumption, St.James, Claregalway at 1pm. Funeral afterwards to Manchester. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired to… Read more »

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Peacefully; sadly missed by his wife Sheila, sons Malachy and Michael, daughters Julie, Catherine and Mary, sister Kathleen, brother Walter, in laws, grandchildren, niece, nephew, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace Reposing at Lackagh Mortuary Chapel this (Friday) evening from 5.30pm with Removal at 7.30pm to the Church of Our Lady of Knock, Lackagh. Funeral Mass on Saturday… Read more »

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The death has occurred of Maudie Moran (née Keaney), Peake, Claregalway, Galway. Peacefully at her home. Sadly missed by her husband Micheal, brother, nieces, nephews, in-laws, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace Reposing at Sioraíocht in the grounds of the Church of the Assumption and St James, Claregalway on this Tuesday evening from 5pm with removal… Read more »

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It was with sadness that the news spread of the death of Michael John Costello of  Mirah. A member of a popular farming family, Michael John was a great neighbour and friend. He was a great judge of livestock and worked hard on the family farm. Michael John was faced with a serious illness almost… Read more »