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April 2021

Community in mourning following Edmond’s passing

Edmond Sweetman, who passed away last Friday April 12, has been described a 'kind-hearted, friendly boy' with a 'gentle soul' by those who knew him best.

Inspirational volunteer with a zest for life

Rosaleen (Rose) Finnigan of Pembrokestown, Duncormick who died recently was an inspirational founder of the Wexford branch of Arthritis Ireland.

Sister Perpetua devoted her life to education

Josephine Cecilia Kilroy was born to Thomas and May Kilroy in Callan, Co Kilkenny, on March 2, 1928.

Selfless Anne gave her time willingly to others

The death of Anne Byrne, Curraghnaboola, Bree, wife of the late Peter, occurred on Friday, March 5.

March 2021

Marty was a wonderful character who had a great love of sport

Martin 'Marty' Moran from Moortown, Ballymitty died suddenly on March 17 in Wexford General Hospital at the age of 77.

William was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather

The death has occurred of William (Billy) McCabe, late of 32 Antelope Road who passed away peacefully on January 1 of this year. He was the only son, born in 1944, to the late Elizabeth and William McCabe and grew up in Maudlintown.

Generous and kind Nancy was the beating heart of Murphy-Floods

People all over County Wexford were saddened recently to learn of the passing of Nancy Wall (nee Murphy-Flood) from Barrack Street, Enniscorthy.

Dympna will remain forever in the memories of those who knew her

The communities of Castlebridge / Screen / Curracloe and Blackwater Parishes were united in sadness recently on hearing of the death of Dympna Donohoe, Kilmacoe, Curracloe, who passed away in Wexford General Hospital on February 14, 2021 after a brief illness.

Ger was a hard working and friendly man

Ger Wooley passed away at his home in Cullenstown on Saturday, February 13 at the young age of 37. He was born on April 29, 1983, the youngest of a family of four.

Tributes paid to ‘fun-loving’ Peter Winters

Friends of the late Peter Winters have described him as a 'fun-loving, kind-hearted' person following his untimely passing on Saturday last.

February 2021

Fond farewell to big-hearted, family-loving Lil Walsh

The sad death has occurred of Elizabeth (Lil) Walsh née Colfer of Bannow, who passed away on Friday, January 1.

Much-missed Bob Staples was a role model to many

The recent passing of Robert (Bob) Staples of Galbally, Curracloe caused widespread shock and disbelief among his family and many friends.

January 2021

Gifted guitarist remembered for his kindness and generosity

A well-respected musician, known to many as 'Joe Bass', will be greatly missed from Wexford town. Joe O'Brien passed away suddenly at his home before Christmas on December 22 after bravely and quietly battling kidney failure and other related illnesses for many years.

Paddy always put his family first

Paddy Foley was born in Lower Bride St in May 1933. His mother Lillie died when he was six weeks old and he was reared by his maternal grandparents Stephen and Katie Mahoney.

Nancy was a devoted and proud mother

There was great sadness recently in the Clonroche area with the passing of Nancy Harris, Castleboro, on Monday, December 28, peacefully in her 98th year.

Tom had a strong work ethic, a generous heart and family meant everything to him

A pillar in the community is being mourned this week following the passing of popular business man Tom Doyle.

Michael Devereux was a devout, courageous and generous man

News of the sudden death of Michael Devereux (63) following an accident at his home in Lower Bride Street, Wexford on January 6, caused widespread sadness and shock in the town.

Michael was a generous human being who never forgot his roots

The high esteem in which Michael Goggin of Moorfields, Rathaspeck, formerly of Ballygarron, Crossabeg, was held was evident by the huge volume of messages both prior and post burial. Michael passed away peacefully following an illness at Wexford General on Thursday, December 17 surrounded by wife Myra and family.

Annie lived life to the fullest and had a welcoming nature

The community of Blackwater was united in grief recently following the passing of Annie Walsh, Crosshue. She passed away suddenly but peacefully at her home during the early hours of Sunday, December 13 2020.

Sadness at sudden passing of Pat who served as a paramedic

Wexford and Waterford were united in grief last week as news broke of the passing of Pat O'Brien, a native of Bernadette Place in Wexford, who had been living in the Déise for a number of years. Pat was extremely well-known in his work as a paramedic with the National Ambulance Service and saved countless lives and helped a huge amount of people over the course of a distinguished career.

The late Noel Murphy, former Mayor of Wexford

Tributes after death of former Mayor of Wexford Noel Murphy

Tributes have been paid to the former Mayor of Wexford, Noel Murphy who died last week at the age of 86 years. A lifelong member of the Labour Party, Mr. Murphy of Portside, Rosslare Harbour and formerly of The Folly, Wexford served as Mayor of the town from June 1981 to June 1982.

Han was a talented chef and a devoted family man

Han Yawajaikaew, Belvedere, Wexford, who worked as a chef in the Vine Restaurant and Takeaway, has passed away.

Seamus remembered as a 'life-long republican' with a storied past

Christmas was tinged with sadness for the family and friends of well-known republican Seamus Swan, who passed away during the festive period. There was a large outpouring of grief, with Wexford Sinn Féin leading the tributes to the 'life-long republican' from Fisher's Row.

Fr Noel Hartley served all over the county

News of the passing of the Very Rev Noel Canon Hartley on New Year's Day was greeted with sadness across the diocese of Ferns and beyond. A well respected member of the clergy, he passed away peacefully aged 90 in the care of the staff at Knockeen Nursing Home, Barntown.

December 2020

Paddy was a true gentleman

There was widespread shock and sadness among the local community following the sudden passing of Paddy Curran, Ballyhennigan, Taghmon on Sunday, November 15 at the age of 89.

October 2017

Eminent Wexford historian Tom McDonald dies aged 66

Cloughbawn Church, outside Clonroche was crowded for the funeral of one of County Wexford's most eminent professional historians, Tom McDonald, aged 66, from nearby Ballymackessy.