The late Mr. Noel Byrne
1926 - 1995
THE death occurred on December 21, 1995 in the Mater
Private-Hospital, Dublin, of Mr. Noel Byrne, Ballickmoyler, Carlow. Son
of the late Michael and Kitty Byrne, he celebrated his 69th birthday on
the Tuesday prior to his death.
He was a founder member of Arles GFC and held
various positions in the club over many years. He was also a loyal
supporter of Laois and Graiguecullen teams and had sponsored “man of
the match” awards in connection with Laois county senior finals. A
well-known and accomplished ballroom dancer together, with his wife
Kathy and daughter Margaret, he won numerous trophies in all grades
locally and in adjoining counties. In his younger days he worked at
Mooney’s Bar, London and also at Gerald Donnelly’s Bar, Tullow Street,
Carlow, now known as Shaws.
However, Noel was best known from Wexford,
across the Midlands to the West for supplying veterinary products to
the farming community for at least 25 years. Many of his customers and
friends travelled "long distances to attend the funeral.
Fr. Tom O’Shea, PP, from his native Arles
parish receives his remains into St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen on
Saturdaay evening (23rd), assisted by Fr. John Fingleton, PP,
Graiguecullen. Sr. Nancy, Graiguecullen, sang and Arles GFC provided a
guard of honour. Arles, Graiguecullen and Laois flags were placed on
the coffin. Fr. Fingleton was celebrant of Mass on Sunday morning
(Christmas Eve) and other clergy present included Fr. John Byrne, Adm.,
Carlow; Fr. Michael Byrne, Carlow RTC; Fr. Jim O’Connell, CC,
Graiguecullen. Graiguecullen male choir sang the hymns.
The chief
mourners were his wife, Kathy; daughters, Catherine and Margaret; son,
Sean; son-in-law, Tom; grand-daughters, Sarah and Leah Fenlon;
brothers, Peter, Daniel, Michael and Frank and sisters, Annie and
Noeleen.
This Article appeared in Nationalist. Jan 1996
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