JOHN WYSE JACKSON
Death of John Wyse Jackson of Zozimus bookstore
Great shock and sadness have been expressed at news of the sudden passing of John Wyse Jackson, (67), who operated the Zozimus bookstore at The Book Café and Bistro on…
The legendary Sammy Sinnott in conversation with Cllr Jim Codd at his pub in Duncormick. Pic; Jim Codd.
Death of Duncormick pub legend ‘Sammy’ Sinnott
The lamented death has occurred of the legendary Duncormick publican, John 'Sammy' Sinnott, (aged 91), a man of stories, outstanding character and a gentleman whose reputation extended far beyond his…
NED FENLON with his cousins, Brendan Byrne, Nick Power and Richie Power at the Galbally School Reunion in 2013. Pic. courtesy of Brendan Byrne/Facebook.
Sad loss of Galbally centenarian Ned Fenlon
The death has taken place of Ned Fenlon, in his 101st year, at his home and in the comfort of his loving family at Galbally, Ballyhogue, who was born on…
STAN HEMPENSTALL
Sadness at loss of Gorey Credit Union founder Stan
Gorey and district are in mourning following the lamented loss of Stan Hempenstall, who was one of the founder members of Gorey Credit Union that played such a pivoted role…
FR. MICHAEL 'Mal' SINNOTT
Death of captured Wexford priest Fr. Mal Sinnott
The death has occurred of Fr Michael ‘Mal’ Sinnott, (90), a native of Barntown, who as an elderly missionary was abducted in the Pagadian city of Mindanao in 2009 and…
DAVID O'MORCHOE
Sadness at death of David O’Morchoe in Gorey
The death has occurred of Major General David Nial Creagh, The O’Morchoe CB, CBE, aged 91 years, at his home, Oulartleigh House, Tara Hill, near Gorey this morning, after a…
FERDY MURPHY. An outstanding career as a racehorse trainer for about 40 years.
Final farewell to Ferdy Murphy in Cloughbawn
A large attendance from the world of horse racing and the wider community is expected to pay a dignified and emotional final tribute to Ferdy Murphy, whose Funeral Mass takes…
COLIN 'Jango' FLEMING
Gorey community in mourning for ‘Jango’
North Wexford has been plunged into sadness by the death of Colin ‘Jango’ Fleming, (38), a much-loved character, motivator and father of three and friend of many, who has lost…
Canon John Francis (Frank) Forbes
Tributes of remembrance for Canon Forbes
It is with sincere regret that we record the sad passing of Canon John Francis (Frank) Forbes, which occurred earlier this week. Following in the footsteps of his late father,…