Tag: In memoriam
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Obituary: Stasia Commins (née Doherty) of Banagher, Piltown, Kilkenny
Obituary for Stasia Commins (née Doherty) It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Stasia Commins (née Doherty), a beloved member of the Banagher community in Piltown, County Kilkenny. After a short illness, she passed away peacefully under the compassionate care of the staff at Mooncoin Residential Care Centre. Her family and…
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Obituary: Mairéad McGrath (née Murray) of Dungarvan, Waterford, 2026
Remembering Mairéad McGrath (née Murray): A Life of Family, Community, and Kindness The death notice for Mairéad McGrath (née Murray), a longtime resident of New Chapel Street and affectionately known by locals as living near “The Alcove” on Mary Street, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, is a moment of reflection for family, friends, and the wider community.…
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Celebrating the Life of Michael (Junior) Power: A beloved neighbor and friend
Remembering Michael (Junior) Power The community of Ballyduff, Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, gathers in memory of Michael (Junior) Power, who passed away on 29 December 2025. He is remembered fondly by all who knew him, from his early days in Gortaclode to his later life in Suir Mechanical Engineering. A man who touched countless lives with…
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Mickey Lee, Former Big Brother Contestant, Dies at 35 on Christmas Day
Former Big Brother Star Mickey Lee Dies at 35 on Christmas Day Fans of the long-running reality series are mourning the loss of Mickey Lee, a former Big Brother houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay. The family confirmed her passing in a social media post shared on Friday, revealing that she died…
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Maura Butler (née Egan) of Ballinahown, Offaly: A Gentle Life Remembered
In Memoriam: Maura Butler (née Egan) It is with sadness that the community of Ballinahown and the wider Offaly area learned of the passing of Maura Butler (née Egan) on December 24, 2025. Maura passed away peacefully at Esker Rí Nursing Home in Clara, surrounded by the compassionate care and support of the staff who…
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Martin Hefferon Obituary: Beloved Father and Grandfather from Mayo
Tribute to a life well-lived Martin Hefferon, a cherished member of the Muing community in Belmullet, Co. Mayo, passed away peacefully at University College Hospital Galway on December 25, 2025. His passing marks the end of a long and meaningful chapter, filled with family, friendship, and a quiet strength that touched all who knew him.…
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Lorry Driver Killed in Meath Collision to be Laid to Rest as Families Fight for Life
Horror struck early this morning on the R132 in Gormanston, Meath, when a fatal collision involving a lorry and a bus left one life lost and several others injured. The tragedy unfolded at around 6:30 am, shattering the calm of a morning routine for commuters and travelers alike. By mid-morning, emergency services had confirmed that…
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Tragic Co Limerick Road Crash Claims Motorcyclist Life
Tragic crash on R519 in Co Limerick claims motorcyclist’s life A motorcyclist has died following a road crash on the R519 at Ballykevin, near Kilmeedy in County Limerick, Ireland. The incident occurred shortly after 4:00 pm on Sunday, according to Garda sources and emergency services on the scene. The rider was pronounced dead at the…
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Alaskan climber Balin Miller dies on El Capitan, Yosemite
What happened on El Capitan A popular Alaskan climber, Balin Miller, died Wednesday after a climbing accident on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, according to AP News citing his mother, Jeanine Girard-Moorman. El Capitan—Yosemite’s iconic 915-meter granite wall—draws climbers from around the world, and Miller was among the many who chase its legendary challenges.…
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Jane Goodall: Remembering a life of science and conservation
Jane Goodall, the celebrated primatologist whose sixty-year study of wild chimpanzees transformed our understanding of animal intelligence and our sense of humanity, has died at age 91. Reports indicate she remained active to the end, appearing on a New York stage just a week before her death to discuss her career and the work of…