A life well lived: Character Pat Gleeson to be laid to rest on Monday
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THE LATE Pat Gleeson, of Caherdavin and late of Fedamore, had the gift of the gab.
The 77-year-old was ideally suited to his job as a door-to-door salesman in younger life. The well known character loved to spend time time in his garden after he retired.
Although, his son Brendan Gleeson, well-known photographer, said with fondness, He spent more time talking to the neighbours .
Pat will will be laid to rest tomorrow (Monday) after a life well lived. Dad enjoyed his life. He was always with his beloved wife Freda. They were happily married for 52 years. He loved his children and his grandchildren, said Brendan.
Offaly road closing for up to two weeks from today for bridge repairs
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A road in Offaly is set to close for up to two weeks from today to allow for repairs to a bridge.
The R438 between Cloghan and Taylor’s Cross at Five Roads Cross will be closed to allow for the works.
Traffc travelling south will be diverted at Wynnes Cross to Banagher on the R356, then proceed towards Birr on the R439 until re-joining the R438 at Taylors Cross.
Traffc Travelling north will be diverted at Taylors Cross to Banagher on the R439, then proceed towards Cloghan on the R356 until re-joining the R438 at Wynnes Cross.