MRS MAURA O’BYRNE
Mrs Maura O’Byrne, Ballykealy, Ballon, passed away peacefully on Thursday 18th June in the loving care of the management and staff of Sonas Nursing Home, Tullow. She was formerly Maura Mahon from Garraugh, Carlow and married the late Hugh O’Byrne, Ballykealy in 1966. The couple had seven children, six sons and a daughter.
Maura’s remains reposed at her home before being removed to the Church of SS Peter and Paul, Ballon for Requiem Mass on Tuesday 23rd June and burial took place in Rathoe cemetery afterwards.
Maura will be sadly missed by her sons Rory, Eoghain, Thomas, Liam, John, daughter Sinéad, brothers Vincent and Séamus, sisters Vera and Kathleen, son-in-law Mark, daughters-in-law Mary, Florina, Siobhán, Chérie and Nicola, her 16 grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her Husband Hugh, son Fiach and by her brothers Arnold, Joe and Eugene and recently by her sister Eileen.
THOMAS BROPHY RIP
Thomas Brophy, Cherrymount, Clonmel who died peacefully in the care of the staff of Tipperary University Hospital on Friday 26th June was formerly from Kilknock, Ballon and was son of the late Jim and Mary Brophy.
His remains were cremated following Requiem Mass on Monday 29th June in St. Mary’s Church, Irishtown, Clonmel. Thomas is survived by his wife Julie, brother’s John, Pat, Brendan, Billy and George, sisters Breda, Geraldine and Pauline, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and his many friends.
He was predeceased by his parents James and Mary, infant brother Seamus, brothers Lar, Mick (Mike) and Joe.
MRS RITA BARRY
Mrs Rita Barry, Maple Lawn, Ballon passed away peacefully at Saint Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Monday 6th July.
Formerly Rita Hennelly, she was a native of Carrowpeter, Tuam, Co. Galway and was aged 78. Rita worked in the Civil Service in Dublin and following her marriage to Martin Barry in 1971 the couple set up home in Ballon where they raised their family of three, Brendan, Irene and Adrian. Rita was well regarded in the area and volunteered her free time to keeping the Maple Lawn Estate and its surrounds to a very high and award-winning standard.
Her remains reposed at Kearney’s Funeral Home in Fenagh and at her home before being removed to the Church of SS Peter and Paul, Ballon for Requiem Mass on Friday 10 July followed by burial in the local cemetery.
Rita will be sadly missed by her husband Marty; daughter Irene; sons Brendan and Adrian; daughters-in-law Siobhan and Paula, son-in-law Fergal, grandchildren Eibhín, Leah, Lily, Donal, Conor, Ciara, Harry and Zach, brothers Pauraic, Francie and Vinny, sisters Maura and Carmel, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, kind neighbours and friends. She was predeceased by her parents John and Bridie and brother Mícháel.
ANDY GRAY RIP
Andy Gray, Bristol UK, and formerly from Knockdoorish, Kilbride passed away surrounded by his family on Monday 6th July.
He had been in the UK for over 50 years. His remains reposed at Lennon’s Funeral Home in Bunclody before being removed to St Bridget’s Church, Clonegal for Requiem Mass followed by burial in the local cemetery on Wednesday 22 July.
Andy will be sadly missed by his wife Maureen, daughters Paula and Mari, grandchildren Millie and Grady sons-in-law Peter and Jason, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews and nieces and his many friends. He was son of the late Jim and Margaret Gray.
PAT O’NEILL RIP
Pat O’Neill, 48 St Patrick’s Park, Tullow who died at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny on Sunday 12 July was formerly from Carrigslaney.
He reposed at Halligan’s Funeral home in Tullow before being removed to The Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Tullow on Thursday 16th July and burial took place in Tullow cemetery following Requiem Mass.
Pat is survived by his wife, Anne, daughter Joanne and her partner Philip, son Patrick, grandson Kian, brothers Stephen, Willie and Bobby, sister Mary, sisters-in-law, brother-in law, nephews, nieces and friends. He was son of the late Bill and Josephine O’Neill, Carrigslaney.
BRIAN O’REGAN RIP
Brian O’Regan, Boggan Hill, who passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday 8th July was formerly from Quinnagh, Carlow.
He reposed at Carpenters Funeral Home in Carlow before being removed to The Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow for Requiem Mass followed by burial in St Mary’s cemetery on Saturday 11th July. Brian was the beloved husband of Ann, much loved son of Tom and the late Maureen and cherished brother of Tommy, Mary, Pat, Anne and Niall. He will also be missed by his parents-in-law Jim and Delia Doyle, brothers-in-law Jim, Mike and Jason, sisters-in-law Lilly and Patricia, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
MICK MULLINS RIP
The death has occurred of Mick Mullins, Graiguealug. Mick passed away peacefully following a long illness bravely borne at University Hospital, Waterford on Wednesday 19th August.
A native of Myshall, Mick was a talented sportsman and excelled at golf and tennis, winning the Carlow Open in the latter sport in the 1970s.
A former employee of the Department of Post and Telegraphs/ Eircom, Mick was well known, loved to socialise, and had accumulated many friends over his lifetime.
His remains reposed at Kearney’s Funeral Home in Fenagh and were laid to rest in a private ceremony at Lismaconly Cemetery, Myshall, with his beloved parents and sister.
Mick will be missed by his loving wife Margot, brothers Matt and Pat, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents G and Ellen, sister Bridie and uncle Martin.
MS BARBARA GAHAN
Barbara Gahan, Rathoe passed away peacefully on Thursday 27th August at the District Hospital Carlow surrounded by her loving family.
Aged 75 and the eldest or a family of 11, Barbara worked as a nurse in the Royal Hospital, Dublin before retiring to Rathoe.
She was very involved in the community and was to the fore when help was needed at various functions in the local hall. She was renowned for her baking and jam making skills.
Her remains reposed at her home in Rathoe, before being removed to St Patrick’s Church on Saturday 29 August for Requiem Mass and burial took place in the adjoining cemetery immediately afterwards.
Barbara will be sadly missed by her sisters and brothers Catherine (Kathleen), Marian, Annie, Rosaleen, John, Willie, Brian, Bernadette, Eddie and Kevin, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnieces and grandnephews, Aunt Rosie, Uncle Donie, aunts-in-law, relatives and a large circle of friends.
She was predeceased by her parents, William and Mary Gahan, Ardoyne.
ALBERT GLYNN RIP
The death took place peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday 1st September of Albert Glynn, Kilcoole, Rathoe.
Albert was a member of one of the best-known families in County Carlow for his involvement in the family bus service and his interest in vintage steam engines. Many people will have travelled by Glynn’s buses for their days’ outings over the years. Albert’s attendance at Steam Rallies all over Ireland and England made him one of the best-known enthusiasts in that field.
He was a former President of the Irish Steam Preservation Society and a posting on their Facebook site reads.
“Albert was a true titan of steam preservation in Ireland and a foundational figure of the National Steam Rally in Stradbally for decades. A legendary wealth of knowledge within steam circles, he was extraordinarily generous with his time, wisdom, and hands-on guidance.
His dedication to heritage was written into every project he touched, culminating in the monumental 30-year restoration of Burrell No. 3772 of 1917, “Patricia” a masterpiece of preservation that will stand as a lasting testament to his passion, skill, and patience. Your legacy lives on in every engine you brought back to life, and you will be dearly missed by us all”.
His remains reposed at Kearney’s Funeral home in Fenagh before being removed from his home on Thursday 3rd September to Staplestown Church for Funeral Service followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard.
Albert will be sadly missed by his sons and daughters Heather, Nigel, Ivan and James, daughters-in-law Nicola and Carolyn, son-in-law Trevor, grandchildren Chloe, Faye, Amy and Harry, brothers Allan and Noel, sister Irene, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, kind neighbours and his many friends. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Ruby, grandson Daryl and brother David.
MRS JOSIE IPPOLITO
The death took place at her home in Fremont, California on Saturday 5th September of Mrs Joan (Josie) Ippolito. Formerly Josie O’Neill, Kilmurry, Ballon she passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and children. She was aged 89 years.
Daughter of the late John and Mary O’Neill, Josie trained as a nurse in the Mater Hospital, Dublin and left to work in San Francisco in 1959 where she met her husband, Joe Ippolito, who was a doctor in the same hospital. The couple married in 1962 and have three adult children.
Although Josie lived in the USA for close on 70 years, Ballon was never far from her thoughts and she, and various members of her family, returned every summer since 1973, maintaining contact with relatives and friends.
Josie’s remains reposed at Kilmurray, Ballon on Friday 11th September and were removed to the Church of SS Peter and Paul, Ballon on the following day for Requiem Mass. Burial took place afterwards in Ballon cemetery.
Josie will be sadly missed by her loving husband Joseph, sons Joseph Jnr and John, daughter Siobhán, siblings Jane Kehoe (Killarney), Maureen Nolan, (Ballinastraw, Bunclody), Matt (Ashford), Pat (Carlow) and John (Carlow), daughters-in-law Karen and Kristin, son-in-law Thomas, cherished grandchildren Stephen, Michael, Andrew, Anthony, Camilla, Sarah, Julia, Emma, Mia, Kate, Hugh and Áine, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends in the US and Ireland. She was predeceased by her brother Maurice in 2023.