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Mr. Noel Byrne
Ballickmoyler


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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