SHOCKAT THEPASSING OFEMMAATAGEOF33
THE Wexford community were deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic loss of Emma Murphy, Starvehall, Coolballow who passed away following a short battle with illness on July 15.
The Wexford town resident left the world early following s short battle with a rare form of cancer. Emma was only 33 when she passed away but although her life was short, she lived a very happy and full life until the end.
Born in Wexford to parents Rose and Pat, Emma was a dear sister to Gillian and Paul. She attended Piercestown and Loreto Wexford and always excelled in both her studies and the social scene. Emma later went on to study in UCD and later took a job with Sheil Kinnear Accountants. It was there that she did her accountacy training. She was extremely hard worksing and did her family extremely proud when she came second in Ireland in her accountancy exams. For the last two years, she worked in Kilmore Seafoods as a financial controller.
Though she worked extremely hard, Emma always made time for socialising and having fun. In between her time in university and studying accountancy, she decided it was time to see the world. She travelled to Florida and Australia with a group of friends, working her way around the place as she took in the sights and sounds of her destinations.
Back at home, Emma was very involved in life in Wexford. As a former employee of BPM records in Wexford, she was very much into the live music scene and regularly attended music gigs and concerts in town. She particularly enjoyed going to the Red Chair open mic nights, where she would cheer her friends on when there took to the stage.
Emma was also involved in theatre, more so for the social side of things than being in the spotlight. She did land herself a lead role in a production of Juno and the Paycock in the Wexford Arts Centre and proved her talent to the masses.
In her spare time, Emma enjoyed reading and spending time with friends and family. Until recent months, she lived with a group of friends in Wexford and was a great asset to
Emma was a funny and intelligent young woman who was always up for a good debate. She was a kind and caring soul who would do anything for those she loved.
Emma will be sadly missed by her parents Rose and Pat; siblings Gillian and Paul; grandparents, extended family and friends. A huge crod came to her funeral last week which was followed by a burial in Piercestown Cemetery. THE co-founder of one of the country’s main car dealerships, James (Jim) Boland was laid to rest on Friday.
Jim Boland and his brother John began selling cars in the 1940s and developed Bolands car sales showroom on the Waterford Road in New Ross in the 1960s.
Jim is survived by his wife Bridie; brother John; daughter Maire; sons Andrew, Eamonn, Gerard, Sean, Anthony, Jim and Diarmaid; daughters-in-law and grandchildren.
A large crowd attended his funeral Mass at St Brigid’s Church, Ballykelly. and his burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.