Recent deaths 28-11-09

The burial took place on Sunday last in Limerick of Fr Dan O'Mahony, a member of the Salesian Order of Warrenstown College in Drumree, who died peacefully in Windfield Nursing Home, Dunboyne, on Thursday night of last week. He was rector at Warrenstown from 1980-1986. Aged 90, Fr O'Mahony was a Cork native who played hurling for Meath and won an All-Ireland junior championship with the Royal County in 1948. Fr O'Mahony was from Berrings, Inniscarra, Co Cork, the youngest of a family of five of Daniel O'Mahony and Hannah (Wiseman), and was the last surviving member of his family. He was also known as Donal, to differentiate him from his father, and was affectionately known as 'Dano' to friends and colleagues in his Salesian Confrere. His early secondary schooling was in the famous hurling nursery, the North Monastery CBS in Cork, known as 'North Mon'. From 1936, he continued his secondary schooling in Pallaskenry, Co Limerick, with the Salesians, and did his novitiate in Ballinakill, Co Laois in 1941. Deceased took his vows when he was professed in November 1942 and then spent two years studying philosophy in Shrigley, England. In 1944, he returned to Warrenstown for practical training, and made his final profession as a Salesian in Ballinakill in July 1948. It was during this period in Warrenstown that he played hurling with Meath and was part of the 1948 All-Ireland junior success. The Meath Chronicle centenary publication recalls that he was one of those that shone for the winners in the Leinster final against Kilkenny, along with Ollie Reilly, Pat and Tony Donnelly and Michael O'Brien. The 'home' final was against Limerick in Portlaoise, which Meath won by 5-9 to 2-1, and qualified to meet London Irish in the final 'proper' at New Eltham, London, marking the official opening of the grounds there. The match ended in a draw at 3-5 each, and the replay was held before 6,000 spectators in Navan, where team mates of Fr O'Mahony included Brian Smyth, Niall Collier, Mick and Paddy Kane, the Donnellys, Dick Grogan, Sonny Kelly, Larry Wright and Austin Foran. Brian Smyth and Micheal O'Brien went on to be part of the 1949 All-Ireland winning Meath football team. At one stage in Pallaskenry, Fr O'Mahony was asked to play for Limerick, but felt he couldn't as it would mean togging out against his native Cork. A further period in England was spent at Blaisden, and he was ordained in Beckford in 1952 before returning to Warrenstown, where he was bursar. In 1958, he transferred to Pallaskenry where he was farm manager, agricultural teacher and very involved with the Friesian breeders over the years. He returned to the then College of Agriculture in Warrenstown in 1980, and remained there until moving to Windfield Nursing Home in recent years, where there was always a steady stream of visitors to see him. Following a wake in Salesian House, Warrenstown, at the weekend, removal took place to the Church of Ss Patrick and Seachnall, Dunshaughlin, on Saturday last, for funeral Mass. The main celebrant was Fr PJ Nyland, rector of Warrenstown College, and concelebrants included the provincial, Fr John Horan, vice-provincial, Fr Paddy Hennessy, as well as Fr Val Collier, Kilmessan, a member of the order, and Fr Derek Darby, CC, Ashbourne, a past pupil of Warrenstown College. Members of the Wiseman, family, Kiltale and Dunboyne, relatives of Fr O'Mahony, took part in the ceremony, as did former staff members of Warrenstown College. The remains were then removed to Pallaskenry for funeral Mass and burial on Sunday. Fr O'Mahony was predeceased by his brothers, David and Denis, and sisters, Nora and Sr Josie. _____________________________________________________________ Dan Joe Kiely, Trim Mr Dan Joe Kiely, who died on 7th October last, was the last surviving member of his generation of the well-known Trim family. He was aged 76 and died suddenly at his residence at Whitehall. Deceased will be remembered for his love of his family, friends, faith and his farm, as well as his love of GAA and all sports. Mr Kiely was a kind, considerate and honourable man, a larger than life character renowned for his storytelling and one-of-a-kind jokes. Since 2006, he experienced the loss of all his brothers and sisters, Eugene, Lil, Mai, Tom and Margaret; and was also predeceased by his wife, Anne (nee Leonard), in 1978. Mr Kiely is survived by his family, Catherine, Elizabeth, Suzanne, Daniel, and Yvonne, sons-in-law; grandchildren, Kiara, Cillian, and Declan; extended family and friends. The funeral Mass took place from St Patrick's Church, Trim, to St Loman's Cemetery. _____________________________________________________________ Johnny Lynch, Kells The regretted death occurred on the 7th November last of Mr Johnny Lynch, Hurdlestown, Kells. Deceased had been a long time employee of Leo Collins Joinery, where he made many life long friends, and was also employed by Ben Developments, Dublin in recent years. Mr Lynch took great pride in his family. A keen gardener, he also enjoyed long walks in the countryside around his home. Predeceased by his father, John and brother, Kevin, Mr Lynch is survived by his wife, Catherine; sons, John and Stephen; mother, Kathleen; sisters, Ann, Bridget, Kathy, Olive and Dolores; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The funeral took place from St Colmcille's Church, Kells to Martry Cemetery. A month's memory Mass will be held in St Colmcille's Church on Sunday 13th December at 11am. _____________________________________________________________ John Dermot Quinn, Longwood Widespread sadness followed the death of Mr John Dermot (Rodney) Quinn, The Green, Longwood, at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan, on 24th October last. Aged 60, deceased was son of the late Florimund and Louie (nee Kyne) Quinn, and was a native of Longwood. He worked for many years for Telecom Eireann. Mr Quinn was also a great follower of all sport, especially GAA, and his wit and character will be missed by all who knew him. Mr Quinn was remembered in a minute's silence observed at the Junior Football Championship final between Longwood and Dunsany at Pairc Tailteann on the day following his passing. He is survived by his sister, Brona, and brother-in-law, Michael Burke; nephews, Colman and Michael; niece, Niamh, grandnieces, grandnephews, and friends and relatives. The funeral took place from the Church of the Assumption, Longwood, to Longwood Cemetery on 28th October. A month's memory Mass will take place in Longwood on Sunday 29th November next, at 12 noon.