New Ross Standard

Kiltealy-Ballindagg­in

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LATE SEAN FURLONG

Deep and widespread regret was occasioned by the passing of Seán Furlong, Coolree, Ballindagg­in which occurred peacefully at his residence on Monday, May 18.

Deepest sympathy is extended to his wife Betty and to his sons Patrick and Jimmy and his daughters Catherine, Mary, Elizabeth and Bridget. Also to his brother Michael and sister Carmel, grandchild­ren, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law and extended family and many friends.

Seán was one of the best known and most popular members of the community in his native Ballindagg­in and beyond and his sincere pleasing and friendly personalit­y endeared him to all. He had a deep faith and was a lifelong member of the PTAA. He had a great community spirit and took an active part in all local organisati­ons and enjoyed his visits to the Duffry Social Club every week and Ballindagg­in Story House every month where his welcome presence will be sadly missed. Seán was a devoted family man and his passing will leave a huge void among his loving family.

He was laid to rest in Ballindagg­in Cemetery following funeral Mass in St, Colman’s Church. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date. May he rest in peace.

SYMPATHY

Deepest sympathy is extended to Briege Murphy, Shroughmor­e, Ballindagg­in on the death of her Father Peader Keenan, Dundalk, who died on May May 15 he rest in peace.

HISTORY POSTPONED

Last Friday, May 22, was to be a memorable day in the life of many young people from the parish who were to receive the sacrament of Confirmati­on but due to covid 19 restrictio­ns the joyful event will be held at a later date.

In particular it was meant to be a significan­t day in the history books of the parish as due to the large group of children to be confirmed it was decided to have confirmati­on in Kiltealy Church for Caim and Kiltealy pupils and Ballindagg­in pupils in St, Colman’s Church as usual. However, we look forward to the ceremony taking place in both churches in the near future.

When restrictio­ns are lifted it will be a busy time indeed in all walks of life as everyone tries to catch up with planned activities that have been put on hold. In the meantime lets hope we get good health and more of the beautiful weather of late.

KILTEALY LOVELY LADDIES OF 2017.

Kiltealy Hall was packed to capacity on Saturday night February

18 for a brilliant night of entertainm­ent to raise funds for Kiltealy developmen­t project. Fourteen of Kiltealy’s finest and bravest men competed for ‘The Rose of Kiltealy’ and gave a great performanc­e in Kiltealy Hall and the audience thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the hilarious proceeding­s on the night.

The Roses on the night were: Tom O’Connor; Séamus Culen; Nicky Breen; Mick Byrne; Lorcan O’Brien; Junior Long; Oliver Neville; PJ Bates; Mick Weafer; Johnny Flynn O’Connor; Aylmer

Dalton; David Armstrong; Michael Mooney; Derek Watchorn.

Following the voting process Aylmer Dalton and Mick Mooney emerged joint winners with their double act. David Armstrong was runner-up.

There was a long list of door prizes given out with Eithne Doyle, Griffith Avenue winning the first prize of a dinner for two in the Ferrycarri­g Hotel.

The fundraiser ‘Lovely Laddies’ raised a valuable €9,500 towards Kiltealy developmen­t project that year.

GET WELL WISHES

Our thoughts and prayers go out to anyone who may be ill at this time, we hope you are feeling better soon. And also to the doctors, nurses, carers and all front line workers who are working so hard at this difficult time.

YOUR NEWS

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