Mr MacGowan sadly passed away on November 30th 2023 last, aged 65 years, while being treated in hospital for inflammation of the active tissues of the brain, caused by an infection, (Encephalitis).
His sister, Ms Siobhan McGowan, confirmed the event on her Facebook page, stating that it will be full of “dancing at the crossroads”, with music, refreshments, under a marquee.
At 3:00pm on the day, Ms McGowan will also dedicate “The Broad Majestic Shannon” monument in her brother’s memory.
The Broad Majestic Shannon.
Lyrics: Shane Patrick Lysaght Macgowan.
The last time I saw you was down at the Greeks, There was whiskey on Sunday and tears on our cheeks, You sang me a song that was pure as the breeze, On a road leading up Glenaveigh. I sat for a while at the cross at Finnoe, Where young lovers would meet when the flowers were in bloom, Heard the men coming home from the fair at Shinrone, Their hearts in Tipperary wherever they go, Take my hand and dry your tears, babe, Take my hand, forget your fears, babe, There’s no pain, there’s no more sorrow, They’re all gone, gone in the years, babe. I sat for a while by the gap in the wall, Found a rusty tin can and an old hurley ball, Heard the cards being dealt and the rosary called, And a fiddle playing “Sean Dun Na Ngall”, And the next time I see you we’ll be down at the Greeks, There’ll be whiskey on Sunday and tears on our cheeks, For it’s stupid to laugh and it’s useless to bawl, ‘Bout a rusty tin can and an old hurley ball. Take my hand and dry your tears, babe, Take my hand, forget your fears, babe. There’s no pain, there’s no more sorrow, They’re all gone, gone in the years, babe. So I walked as the day was dawning, Where small birds sang and leaves were falling, Where we once watched the row boats landing, By the broad majestic Shannon.
END.
On the day previous, Saturday August 17th, as part of the Broad Majestic Shannon Festival in Kilbarron Village, there is an afternoon workshop discussing Mr MacGowan lyrics and highlighting the local places featured in his songs.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 9th August 2024, of Mrs Céline Connolly(née O’Gorman), Nenagh, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Athnid, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by her parents Edna and Patrick O’Gorman, husband Tom, sisters Patricia, Mona, Angela and brothers Fr John and Michael; Mrs Connolly, passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at Nenagh Hospital, competently supported by the loving care of her cousin Brigid Cosgrave, niece Ciara Ormond and friend Tom Delaney.
Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sister Sr Edna (Medical Missionaries of Mary) and brothers Martin, Noel and Fintan, sisters-in-law Rena , Barbara-Anne, Frances and Anna, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Connolly will be received into the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Loughmore, Templemore, (E41 F5NO) to repose for Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning, August 13th, at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
The extended Connolly and O’Gorman families wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time.
Two persons, both understood to be aged in their 50s, have been arrested in connection with the murder of Mrs Josephine ‘Josie’ Ray, (née O’Meara), St Joseph’s Park, Nenagh, North Co. Tipperary.
Mrs Ray, who was also affectionately known as Joan, was found murdered at her home in St Joseph’s Park, Nenagh on Sunday afternoon last.
This afternoon, Gardaí have confirmed that two people; a man and a woman, have since been arrested, as a result of Garda ongoing investigation.
Gardaí continue to investigate all the circumstances surrounding the murder of Mrs Ray and the people arrested remain detained, under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, and are being held at unnamed Garda stations in the southern region.
Pre-deceased by his parents Dick and Polly; Mr Walsh passed away peacefully at his place of residence, surrounded by his family.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; beloved wife Joan, children Richard, Tony, Elizabeth, Joanne, Linda, Kevin, John-Paul, Derek and Pamela, his daughters-in-law Margaret and Jenny, son-in-law Michael, partners, grandchildren, great grandchild, his brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Walsh will repose at Dermot Ronan’s Funeral Home, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles, on Saturday afternoon, August 10th, from 5:30pm until 7:30pm, followed by evening prayer. His remains will be received into the Church of The Assumption, Ballingarry, (SR) Thurles, on Sunday morning, August 11th, at 10:00am, to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed, immediately afterwards, by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
The extended Walsh family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.
Pre-deceased by his parents Vincent and Tess, his brothers Paddy and Tommy; the former Co-Parish Priest of St John’s Pastoral Unit of Parishes, Limerick and former President of St. Munchin’s College, Limerick, passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Milford Care Centre, following a short illness.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; sisters-in-law Alice and Margaret, nephews Vincent and his wife Aislinn and their sons Markus and Robbie, his nieces Catherine (and her husband Stuart) and Gilly, Bishop Brendan Leahy, Bishop Donal Murray (Bishop Emeritus), Priests of the Diocese, extended relatives and a large circle of friends both in Ireland and in New Jersey USA.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may still be sent to Milford Care Centre.
The extended O’Connor family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
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