The hotel only opened in mid-March when, in response to the pandemic, almost 100 asylum seekers were moved there from their emergency accommodation centres. By May 7, a Thursday, up to 30 people marched silently in Cahersiveen, but their placards spelled unity with the Skellig Star residents.
Twelve days later, The Kerryman reporter Sinéad Kelleher heard that the Justice Minister had reserved a full page of this newspaper, having penned an open letter to the people of Kerry, in particular those of Cahersiveen. I was working from home that Tuesday and we were quite close to deadline, Sinead says. There was only one word for it: unbelievable.
Obituary: Sr Claude Meagher - a lady and a legend in the field of education
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LAST week marked the end of an era in so many ways with the sad loss of Sr Claude Meagher.
Sr Claude was a vibrant, energetic woman who became a legend in the field of education. She was a visionary and pioneer with big dreams, an inspirational leader and motivator of people. Innovative, intelligent and persistent, she made an outstanding difference to the lives of those in the communities in which she worked and of those with whom she worked.
Sr Claude was light years ahead in developments in education in Ireland for several decades. She was particularly to the fore in Co-Education being head of several amalgamations and also as founder Board member in the establishment of Community schools in Cashel, Castlecomer, Heywood, Rathcoole and of course Hospital, serving as President of the Association of Community and Comprehensive Schools from 1999 to 2001.
Presentation Convent, Hospital, Co. Limerick & formerly of Glassdrum, Cappawhite Sr. Claude passed away peacefully at the Presentation Convent Hospital 23rd/February/21. Predeceased by her parents William & Mary, sister Sr. Loreto and her brothers Tim, Joe, Willie, Michael, James & Fr. Gerard. Deeply regretted by her loving community in Hospital & Presentation family. Her beloved […]
Deaths in Limerick - February 23, 2021
23 Feb 2021
Late of Bar One Bookies, William Street
Daniel, died (suddenly) at University Hospital Limerick.
Beloved son of Inga and Robert and brother of Jack Ammonsen. Sadly missed by his parents, brother, girlfriend, his extended family and friends in particular those in St. Clement s College and the Limerick Institute of Technology
For those who would like to pay their respects, Daniel s Funeral cortege will pass his residence on Friday, February 26 at 12.00pm approx. en route to Shannon Crematorium, to arrive for a private Humanist Service, for family only, at 1pm. The service will be streamed live on Shannon Crematorium.
The second youngest of eight siblings, Jenny was born on September 9, 1947.
She was a daughter of the late William and Mary O Connor, from St Aidan s Villas, and was pre-deceased by her brother Bill, and sisters, Eleanor, Kay and Ann.
Jenny was educated in the Presentation Convent school and after school worked in Sutton s Supermarket in Abbey Square, Enniscorthy.
She married the love of her life, Tony Reddy, in 1968 and moved to Mohurry. The couple were blessed with five children, Tommy, Tina, Michael, Anthony and Jennifer, who unfortunately passed away in infancy.
Jenny loved her family deeply and she absolutely idolised her grandchildren.