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2009 (Details and narrative provided by Michael Dawson - with thanks) |
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John Nolan | 22/12/09 | Rathanna/Ballon | 58 | |
John came to Ballon 30 years ago and established a small part-time tyre business in what was previously Bill Nolan’s Shop. The business grew at a very rapid rate and by the time of his death John had become a major employer having established Tyre Centres in Ballon, Bunclody and Tullow; as well as a Forecourt Shop and Deli in Ballon. His remains were interred in Ballon Cemetery on Christmas Eve. John is survived by his wife, Marian, sons Stanley, Cormac, and Shane, daughters, Bridget and Emma and by his brothers and sisters. |
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Paddy Kelly | 19/12/09 | Rathrush | 80 | |
Paddy was a life-long supporter of Fianna Fail and was prominent in the Ballon Cumann. His remains were interred in Rathoe Cemetery on Monday 21 December following Requiem Mass in Ballon Church. Paddy is survived by his wife, Marina, son Niall, daughter Audrey, step-sons Michael and Declan, half-brother John, son-in-law Fergus and granddaughter Nicole. |
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Joe Zerafa | 18/12/09 | Laragh/Ballon | 62 | |
Joe, who was a native of Malta came to Ballon via London and after purchasing Donohoe's Garage carried on a successful business there. The family then expanded into the Forecourt, Shop and Deli business some six years ago and enjoyed equal success. His remains were interred in Aghade Cemetery following Funeral Service on Sunday 20 December. Joe is survived by his wife Heather, daughter Andrea, sons Dion and Peter and by his son-in-law, two brothers and two sisters. |
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Miss Sadie Shrennon | 15/11/09 | Kilkea, Fenagh | 63 | |
Mis Shrennon's remains were removed from Kearney’s Funeral Home, Fenagh to the Church of SS. Peter and Paul, Ballon on the evening following her death. Burial took place in the local cemetery following Requiem Mass on Tuesday 17 November. Sadie will be sadly missed by her loving sister, Mary. |
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Mr. Billy Smyth | 6/11/09 | Ballon Hill | 71 | |
Billy joined the Irish Sugar Company in 1959 as a Beet Agent and Supervisor and later became an Agricultural Fieldman. His job, which involved the signing of beet contracts and the procurement of beet for the Carlow Factory, brought him into daily contact with the farming community from Tullow to Borris and from Rathoe to Clonegal making him one of the best known and most respected men in that community. He retired in 1999. |
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Mr. Rex Barry | 21/10/09 | Ballinadrum | 86 | |
Rex was one of the best known men in the parish and had been immersed in the GAA for practically all of his life. Aged 86, Rex was a popular, light-hearted man whose great sense of humour infected all those that came in contact with him.
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Mr. Joe Smithers | 13/10/09 | Rathrush | 75 | |
A native of Straduff, Myshall, Joe worked on land drainage and farming for most of his life. He was involved in the Community Alert Group in Rathoe and had a keen interest in sport and in particular the GAA. |
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Mrs Margaret Kearney |
9/10/09 |
Killane, Ballon |
74 |
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Mr Dick Kavanagh |
22/9/09 |
formerly Grangeford |
85 |
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The death took place at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, on Tuesday 22 September of Mr. Dick Kavanagh, 1, New Oak Estate, Carlow and formerly from Grangeford, Bennekerry. Aged 84, Dick worked with Brennan’s Bacon Factory in Carlow almost all his life. He retired for health reasons 25 years ago. |
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Mr Thomas Nolan |
11/9/09 |
Ballour, Ballon |
79 |
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Tom worked the land all his life and extensively farmed at his native Kilconnor (Fenagh) and later at Ballour. |
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Mr Sylvester Byrne | 3/9/09 | Ballylean, Ballon | 87 | |
Syl was very much a home loving man and a keen gardener with a great interest in the GAA and, indeed, in all sports. He also had a great interest in music and in particular Country and Western music, and over the years had amassed a great collection of vinyl and tapes. He was also an accomplished accordion player and was a fine singer. |
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Miss Helen Keppel | 24/8/09 | formerly Kilnock | 95 | |
The death took place at Glendale Nursing Home, Tullow on Monday, 24 August of Miss Helen Keppel, formerly of Kilnock, Ballon. Deceased was aged 95 years. Her remains were removed to All Saints Church, Aghade on the evening of her death and burial took place in the adjoining cemetery following Funeral Service on Thursday, 27 August. Predeceased by her only sibling, Percy in 1984, Miss Keppel is mourned by her cousins and friends. |
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Joseph Nolan | 13/8/09 | Rathoe | ||
The death took place at Riverdale Nursing Home on Thursday, 13 August of Mr. Joseph Nolan, formerly from Rathoe. Joe was a member of a well known family in the area and spent most of his life in Dublin. His six brothers all predeceased him. His funeral took place in Rathoe on Saturday, 15 August. He is survived by his sister-in-law, nephews and nieces. |
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Mrs. Bridget Nolan | 10/8/09 | Bennekerry | 90 | |
The death took place at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Monday 10 August of Mrs. Bridget Nolan, Glenogue, Bennnekerry. She was aged 90 years. Her remains were removed from Byrne’s Funeral Home, Tullow, to St. Patrick’s Church, Rathoe on the evening following her death and burial took place in the adjoining cemetery following Requiem Mass on Wednesday 12 August. The late Mrs. Nolan is survived by her daughters Carmel, Mary, Patricia, Ann and Noeleen, sons-in-law, brother, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-law, nephews and nieces. Her husband, Jim, predeceased her in 1998. |
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Mr William Nolan | 12/6/09 | Connaberry | 89 | |
The death took place at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Friday 12 June of Mr. Willie Nolan, Connaberry, Ballon and formerly Main St. Ballon. Aged 89 years, he was known locally as ‘Willie of the Fields’ to distinguish him from the many Nolans that lived in the area. He had been a resident of Bethany House, Carlow for the past nine years before transferring to Glendale Nursing Home, Tullow with the closure of the Carlow Facility earlier this year. His remains were removed from Kearney’s Funeral Home, Fenagh to the Church of SS. Peter and Paul, Ballon on Sunday evening 14 June and burial took place in the local cemetery after Requiem Mass on the following morning. Willie is survived by his cousin, Mrs Lizzie Ann Nolan, Ballon and other relatives. | ||||
Mrs. Anne Maher | 7/6/09 | Ballon Cross | 87 | |
The death took place at her home on Sunday 7th June of Mrs Anne (Nan) Maher, Ballon Cross. She was aged 87 years. Her remains were removed from Kearney’s Funeral Home, Fenagh to The Church of SS. Peter and Paul, Ballon on Tuesday evening 9th June and burial took place in the local cemetery following Requiem Mass on the following day. The late Mrs. Maher (nee Dowling) is survived by her cousins Mrs. Marie Curran, Connaberry, Sister Kathleen Dawson, Bagenalstown, Mr. Danny Dowling, Templepeter and other relatives. She was predeceased by her husband, Bill, in 1995. | ||||
Mr David Kennedy | 20/5/09 | Rathoe | 85 | |
The
death took place at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Wednesday 20
May of Mr. David Kennedy, Senior, Bendenstown, Rathoe. Aged 85 years, David
was a farmer all his life. His whole interests in life centred on farming
and he won prizes for livestock in the Mart “Show ‘n’
Sale” days. His other interests included horse racing and Gaelic games. His remains were removed from McGill’s Funeral Home, Bennekerry on Thursday 21 May to St. Patrick’s Church, Rathoe. Burial took place in the adjoining cemetery after Requiem Mass on the following day. The Mass was celebrated by Fr. William O’Byrne PP (cousin) assisted by Fr. Brendan Howard PP, Fr. Edward Whelan PE, Fr. Tom Little PP, Fr. Rory Nolan, Fr. Patrick Kehoe PE, Mons Brendan Byrne, Fr. Tom Lalor PP, Fr. Joe Fleming PP, Fr. Philip O’Shea PP and Fr. Thomas O’Byrne CC. David is survived by his wife Marie, sons Joe (Rathoe), Patrick (Bennekerry), David (Rathoe), Edward (Rathoe), daughters Mary Moloney (Oldtown), Cepta Burke (Co. Clare), Jackie Harte (Boston), Teresa Sweeney (Bunclody), grandchildren, brother, sister, sisters-in-law and other relatives. |
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George Crawford | 15/5/09 | Ballon | ||
George
Crawford from Forge Meadow, Ballon lost his life in an industrial accident
on the new Luas works at Citywest in Dublin on Friday 15th May. A native
of Glasgow, Mr. Crawford moved to Ballon about five years ago. His remains will be removed to the Church of SS. Peter and Paul, Ballon on Monday morning at 11am leaving the house at 10.30, 18th May and burial to take place in the local cemetery after Requiem Mass. The sympathy of the people of the area is extended to his wife, Eilis, son Callum and daughter Julia, his parents, brother and sisters and his extended family. |
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Mr John Aughney | 12/5/09 | Rathoe | 92 | |
The
death took place at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Tuesday, 12 May
of Mr. John Aughney, Roscatt, Rathoe. Aged 92 years, the late Mr. Aughney
was a farmer all his life. In his youth he was a champion ploughman winning
Leinster titles in the horse drawn classes. He also competed in tug-o-war
with great success and his other interests included horse racing and fishing.
In latter days he was an avid TV viewer of all sports. His remains were removed to St. Patrick’s Church, Rathoe on Wednesday evening 13 May and burial took place in the adjoining cemetery after Requiem Mass on the following morning which was concelebrated by his cousin Fr. Eddie Aughney, PP St. Mullins, Fr. Brendan Howard PP, Ballon/Rathoe and Fr. Edward Whelan PE. Mons. Brendan Byrne was also in attendance at the removal of remains. The late Mr. Aughney is survived by his sons Jim (Clondalkin), John Joe (Roscatt), Paul (Roscatt), daughters Gerri Wheeler (Skerries) Alicia O’Callaghan (Clontarf), daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, brother-in-law, sister-in-law and other relatives. He was predeceased by his wife, Doreen in 2005. |
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Mr Luke Thompson | 21/3/09 | Rathoe | 62 | |
Luke
was a quiet family man who loved gardening and flowers and was also a member
of the Rathoe Church Choir. He worked on road maintenance with Carlow County
Council for most of his life. His remains were removed to St. Patrick’s Church, Rathoe on the evening following his death and burial took place in the adjoining cemetery following Requiem Mass concelebrated by Very Rev. Brendan Howard PP, Ballon/Rathoe and Rev. Andy Leahy CC, Tullow on Tuesday 24 March. Luke is survived by his wife, Kathleen, son James, daughter Sony a, father Arthur (Tullow), Brother Pat (Tullow), sisters Mrs. Mary Shaw (Portarlington), Mrs. Kathleen Shannon (Tullow) and Mrs. Eileen Doyle (Knocknacree), and by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and other relatives. |
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Mr Michael Brophy | 1/3/09 | Kellistown | 80 | |
The death took place (peacefully) following a long illness on Sunday, March
1 of Mr. Michael Brophy, Kellistown, Carlow. He was aged 80 years. Michael’s great interest was farming and he took great pride in his crops and stock and was very methodical in his planning and his working of the land. In his early years he was a member of Macra na Feirme, NFA, and Tullow Agricultural Show Society. His other great interest was sport and in particular the GAA and was a regular visitor to Croke Park on big match day. Michael was a person of quiet disposition who was held in high esteem in his community. His remains were removed from his home to St. Patrick’s Church, Rathoe on Tuesday, March 3 and burial took place in the adjoining cemetery after Requiem Mass on the following morning. The late Mr. Brophy is survived by his wife Harriet, son Paul, daughter-in-law Sinead, grandsons Eoin, Aidan and Cathal, sisters Patricia (Tullow), Kathleen (Wexford), Sr. Mary (St. Louis Convent, Carrickmacross), brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephew and nieces. He was predeceased by his brother James and sisters Johanna and Sr. Lucina. |
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Mrs Maureen Russell | 27/2/09 | Thurles - Ballon | ||
The death took place on Friday, February 27 of Mrs. Maureen Russell, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Formerly Maureen Kavanagh she was the second daughter of the late Thomas and May Kavanagh, Ballon. Interment took place in Thurles on Monday, March 2. Maureen worked with the EU in Luxembourg and for a time was PA to the late President Cearbhall O’Dalaigh. She is mourned by her husband Pat, daughter Roisin, brother Michael and sisters Joan and Clare. | ||||
Mr James Bermingham | 7/2/09 - suddenly | Rathrush, Ballon | 70 | |
In his youth Jim worked with Midland Dairies at Ballykealey but retired when the plant closed in 1975 to work his small holding at Rathrush. His remains were removed to St. Patrick’s Church, Rathoe on Monday, February 9 and burial took place in the adjoining cemetery after Requiem Mass on the following day. The service was conducted by Rev. Edward Whelan PE and Rev. Brendan Howard PP. Jim is survived by his brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and other relatives. | ||||
Mr James Doyle | 28/1/09 | Bendenstown, Rathoe | 90 | |
Mr. Doyle worked on the land all his life and was in turn a keen follower of Kildavin and The Fighting Cocks GAA Clubs. His remains were removed from his home on Friday, January 30 to St, Patrick’s Church, Rathoe and burial took place immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Very Rev. Brendan Howard PP officiated. Mr. Doyle is survived by wife Lil, his sons, Seamie (Castledermot), Tommie (Bendenstown) and John (Bendenstown), daughters Nancy (Blackburn) and Breda (Tullow), sisters Francis and Teresa ( both Dublin), and by his grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews and nieces. |