Obituaries from Kilmaley Parish, County Clare, Ireland

transcribed by Elizabeth Haren

Joseph McMahon

From the Clare Champion,
Saturday, August 28th, 1920

The funeral of Joseph McMahon, a
native of Kilmaley, Ennis, was a striking tribute of respect to the memory of
the deceased. From county Cavan where he met his untimely death the remains
were conveyed to Ennis and placed in the cathedral on Monday evening.

On Tuesday morning solemn requiem
mass was celebrated for the repose of his soul and subsequently his funeral
took place to Kilmaley burial ground. Business was entirely suspended in Ennis
with all the shops being closed and shuttered. The coffin was draped in the
tricolour and bore a number of beautiful wreaths.

Preceded by the de Valera Ennis
pipe band, upwards of one thousand volunteers, many in military formation
marched all the way to the burial ground. Then followed the Urban Council and
officials, a cycling corp, calvary corp and members of the general public.

After the internment two volleys were
fired and the last post sounded over the grave. Fourteen priests were present
at the obsequies. Deceased, aged twenty-five years, was a carpenter. He left
this county about twelve months ago and had since been working at his trade in
county Cavan. His unexpected death has caused widespread and intense regret,
particularly amongst his companions in the volunteer organisation of which he
was a prominent and active member.

To his sorrowing relatives we
tender our deepest sympathies.

Captain Joe McMahon

By (name withheld)

My great-granduncle was Captain Joe
McMahon. Born in 1900 he lived at Lecarrow, Kilmaley where Patsy McMahon now
lives. He was attached to the General Headquarters of the I.R.A. and was often
on the run and staying in safe houses while fighting for his country. He was
killed in Co. Cavan on August 15, 1920 while making a bomb.

His remains were brought back to
Kilmaley via Ennis for burial in his native parish. It was one of the largest
funerals ever to leave Ennis. All the windows in the town were shuttered up as
the cortege, which included thirteen clergymen, left for Kilmaley. As the last
shovel of earth was placed on the grave, volunteers who were on the run, came
from behind the cemetery wall to pay final tribute in arms to this outstanding
Soldier of Ireland.

Mrs. Annie McInerney (nee Hayes)

From the Clare Champion,
Saturday February 11, 1939

We regret to report the death of
Mrs. Annie McInerney, relict of the late Lot McInerney, Gortnagannive,
Kilmaley, which took place on the 27th of January. Deceased was well known and
highly respected. The funeral cortege to Kilmaley Church on the 28th and to the
Kilmaley cemetery on the 29th was large and impressive, bearing ample testimony
to her esteem and popularity.

During the Black and Tan and Civil
Wars, her home was well known to members of the IRA on active service. All her
sons were actively associated with the IRA. One of them sleeps his last in the
Kilmaley Republican plot.

The prayers at the graveside were
recited by Rev. Fr. Rohan CC assisted by Rev. Fr. Roche PP and Rev. Fr. Reidy
CC.

The chief mourners were James,
Michael and Martin (sons), Mrs. Pat Malone (daughter), Patrick Hayes (brother),
Mrs. M. Barry (sister), Pat Donnellan, Patrick and Daniel Malone, Susan, Molly,
Nan and Josephine Donnellan, Pauline McInerney (grandchildren), Martin and
Michael Barry, John and Pat Hayes (nephew), Susan Hayes, Mrs. P. Kerin, Mrs.
Sheehan, Mrs. John Meany, (nieces), Pat Malone (son in law), Mrs. Martin
McInerney (daughter in law), and Martin Barry (brother in law).

On Monday, January 30th, High Mass
was celebrated for the repose of her soul at Kilmaley Church by Rev. Fr. Roche
assisted by Fr. Rohan and Fr. Reidy.

Brigadier-General M.L. O'Hehir

From the Clare Champion, Saturday, May 1st, 1954

His many friends throughout the
country have learned with deep regret of the death of Brigadier-General Michael
O'Hehir, which occurred at the Central Hospital, Galway.

The deceased was a native of
Kilmaley and took a very prominent part in the fight for Independence, having
participated in all the principal engagements of the East-Clare Brigade. He
threw in his lot with the National Army on it's foundation and had attained the
rank of Brigadier-General on his retirement.

At the General Election of 1923 he
contested the Clare Constituency on behalf of Cumann na nGaedheal but was
defeated by a narrow margin.

In the past quarter of a century he
was a Land Commission Inspector during which period he served in Castlerea,
Tralee and in Galway up to his illness.

Peggy Haren, Tullaghaboy,
Connolly

From the Clare Champion, Saturday, June 13, 1953

Deep regret was caused by the death
of Peggy Haren, which occurred on Wednesday, 3rd of June at St. Vincent's
Hospital, Dublin at the early age of sixteen years.

Her death came as a great shock to
her parents, brothers and sisters and all those with whom she came in contact.
She was of a quiet and loveable disposition and made close friends with all who
knew her. Her passing after a prolonged illness, which she so patiently bore,
brought widespread sorrow to her many relatives and friends.

Her remains were removed from
Connolly Church on Thursday to the family burial ground at Killernan followed
by a large concourse of people. The prayers at the graveside were recited by
Rev. Fr. Keane C.C, Kilmaley. Solemn Requiem Mass for the repose of her soul
was celebrated on Tuesday, 9th of June.

The chief mourners were Daniel and
Mary Haren (parents), Mrs. A. King, Bridget and Catherine (sisters), Dan,
Terence, Frank, Patrick and Thomas (brothers) and other relatives too numerous
to mention.

Mr. Richard Daffy, Inch

From the Clare Champion, Monday, July 5th, 1907

There has just passed away a member
of an old and highly respected family in Mr. Richard Daffy of Strasbourg, Inch,
to the sincere grief of a wide family circle. Mr. Daffy was a good type of
"The Old Stock" and was widely esteemed for his many excellent
qualities and this was strikingly demonstrated by the imposing proportions of
the funeral on Sunday. The funeral took lace at Newhall and the officiating
Clergyman was Rev. Luke O'Brien, C.C, Kilmaley. Mr. Daffy was in his 68th year.
(born approx. 1839).

Mr. Patrick Francis Daly,
Kilmaley, Ennis

From the Clare Champion, April 27th, 1935

We regret to announce the death of
Mr. Patrick Francis Daly, late Garda Siochana, which took place in the prime of
his life after a brief illness at his father's residence, Kilmaley on the 14th,
inst. Although his death was unexpected it came as a great shock to his
relatives. He was ten years in the guards, five of which he spent in Wexford
and five in the Phoenix Park Depot in Dublin. Despite the best medical skill
and the care of his father and sisters, he passed away fortified by the Rites
of the Holy Church..

Requiem Mass was celebrated on
Tuesday morning for the repose of his soul and the funeral took place at 1pm to
the family burial ground at Kilmaley.

Mass cards were sent by the
following, his loving father, his sister Mary Ellen, John Joe, wife and family,
James and Kathleen Lennon, James and Bridie Duggan, Jarlath and Christie Daly
(nephews), Cousin May, Uncle Tom, John and Mary Cahill, John Markham and
family, his comrades second Company Garda Siochana Depot, Dublin.

Mrs. M. Hogan, Lifford, Ennis

From the Clare Champion, Saturday, June 29th, 1935

The death took place on Monday at
an advanced age of Mrs. John Hogan, Lifford, the deceased was a native of Inch
and a member of a well known and a highly respected family in the district.

Solemn Requiem Mass for the respose
of her soul was celebrated in the Pro-Cathedral on Wednesday by Rev. P. Cahill,
C.C. Deacon Rev. M. Madden C.C. and sub-deacon and very Rev. J. Roche Adm.
There was a large attendance at the funeral afterwards to Drumcliffe.

The Chief mourners were Mr. John
Hogan (husband), Mrs. Bridget Keane (sister), Mr. Matt Hogan, (brother in law)
and Mrs. Hogan, Messrs James, John and Michael Keating, John and Martin
McNamara and Patrick Hogan (nephews). Mrs. Kate McMahon and Miss Jane Keane
(nieces) and Miko Clune (cousin).

Michael Killeen

From the Clare Journal, Monday Evening, March 16, 1903

We much regret to announce the
death of Mr. Michael Killeen at the age of 71 years. The sad event took place
unexpectedly, the deceased having been about the previous day, while he was in
town as late as Tuesday.

Mr. Killeen was a well known and
esteemed resident of this district and the news of his demise will be received
with widespread regret. For years he was one of the most valued and practical
members of the Ennis Poor Law Board, representing for a continuity of years the
town division and for a constant period he occupied the position of vice-chairman.
Lately owing to failing health, he took little part in local matters though his
interest in them remained undiminished.

Mr. Michael Killeen

From the Clare Journal, Thursday Evening, March 19, 1903

The remains of the much-lamented
gentleman were interred on Sunday at Kilmaley burial ground. They had been
brought overnight from Clonfeigh to Inch church whence the funeral started at 1
o'clock. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, the attendance was
extremely large, the most distant parts of Clare being represented.

The chief mourners were P.M.
Killeen, R. Killeen, Dr. T.R. Killeen, Mr. James F. Killeen and John Killeen
(sons). Patrick K. Molskey, Michael Killeen, Solr., Joseph, Michael, Patrick
Killeen, Corofin. Pat C. Nagle, D.C., M. Neylon, Corofin, Christopher Kelly,
Craggaknock (nephews), Dr. E. Frost, J.P., J. Frost, J Frost (coroner), Thomas
Frost, D.C., John S. Frost D.C., Thomas Frost, Dromline, John B. Frost, R.
Frost, SoIr., William Frost, Sixmilebridge, William Kelly, Fortview, James
Kelly, Fanore, Thomas Kelly, Clonina, Christopher Kelly, Craggaknock, Dominick
Kelly, James Killeen, Cree, Pat Kelly, Donsallagh, Pat Kelly, Knocknahilla,
Thomas Kelly, SoIr,, Kilrush, Pat Kelly, Bushypark, Ennis., David Kelly, Bushy
park, Ennis. The officiating clergymen were Rev. J. Glynn, PP, Rev J. Harty,
CC, and Rev J. O'Brien, CC. The funeral arrangements were excellently carried
out by Messrs McInerney, Market Street, Ennis.

Mr. David Dillon, Connolly

From the Clare Champion,
Saturday, Jan. 13th, 1951

It is with deep regret we announce
the death of Mr. David Dillon P.C. which took place at his residence, Glaun,
Connolly on 30th December. Though in failing health for some time his death
came as a shock to a wide circle of friends and neighbours amongst whom he was
held in the highest esteem as evidenced by the large and representative
attend-ance which despite very inclement weather attended at the removal of the
remains to Connolly Church and again to the family burial ground at Kilmaley.
The celebrant of the Mass was Rev. Fr. O'Meara,C.C. who also officiated at the
graveside. The chief mourners were Mrs. Dillon (widow), Patrick, Michael and
David (sons), Mrs. Hogan and Mrs. Devitt (daughters), Mrs. O'Connor, U.S.A.
(sister), Patrick Hogan and James Devitt (Sons-in-law), Mary and Dillie Dillon
(Daughters-in-law).

Thomas Kearney (Brother-in-law), Mrs. Meehan, Mrs. Breen, Catherine and
Margaret Kearney (Sisters-in-law), Matthew Hogan, David and Mary Dillon, James,
Mary and Bridie Devitt (grand-children), Michael and Martin Dillon (nephews),
Mrs. Hogan, Anne and Nora Dillon, U.S.A. (nieces), Nora Dillon (grand-niece)
and numerous cousins and friends.

Mr. Jeremiah Commane,
Ballymacooda, Ennis

From the Clare Champion,
Saturday, May 27th, 1950

Few deaths have caused such
widespread sympathy as that of Mr. Jeremiah Commane, which took place was a
member of an old and highly respected family away at a comparatively early age.
"Jerry" as he was affectionately called was very popular and was
foremost in everything for the good of his parish and country. On Saturday
evening the remains were removed to Kilmaley Church and were received by Rev.
Fr. O'Meara, C.C. The funeral, a very large representative one, took place on
Sunday to the family burial ground at Newhall. Solemn High Mass was celebrated
on Monday for the happy repose of his soul by Very Rev. T. Stuart, P.P., Rev.
J. McNamara C.C. (deacon) and Rev. J. O'Meara (sub-deacon). The Chief mourners
were Mrs. Annie Commane (widow), Patrick, Charlie, Tomo and Willie (brothers),
Mrs. Cohessy and Mrs. Slattery (sisters) and many nieces, nephews and a large
circle of friends.

Death of Mr. Thomas Killeen, Ivy
Hill, Inch

From the Clare Champion,
Saturday May 2nd, 1936

Mr. Thomas Killeen of Ivy Hill, Inch, aged about eighty three years collapsed
on the street in Ennis on Saturday last and died within a short time. Having
been spiritually attended to he was removed to the County Hospital. No inquiry
was held as Dr. P. Moylan certified that heart failure was the cause of death.
The late Mr. Killeen was a well-known and popular figure in Ennis for a good
number of years and his death under such tragic circumstances is deeply
regretted.

The coffin containing the remains
was borne on the shoulders of relays of sympathisers from the hospital to Inch
on Sunday and Solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated in the church there on Monday
by Very Rev. John Roche P.P. (deacon), Rev. Fr. Bourke C.C. (sub-deacon) and
Rev Fr. Reidy C.C. The funeral afterwards to Newhall was largely attended.

The chief mourners were Charles
Killeen (son), Mrs. C. Killeen, Michael and Mrs. Casey, a daughter of the
deceased Sister Mary Laurence is in Chicago and a son in the U.S. Mass cards
were sent by members of the family and by Patrick, Maura and Thomas Killeen
(grandchildren), Michael Casey and family, Michael and Mrs. Griffin, Parnell
St., Ennis.

Death of Mrs. Ellen Barry

From the Clare Champion,
Saturday, August 29th, 1936

It is with deep regret we announce
the death of Mrs. Ellen Barry, relict of the late John Barry, cattle dealer,
Tullassa. Deceased had been in failing health for some time previously. She
belonged to one of the oldest and most respected families in the county, the
O'Shea's of Kilnamona. Her cheerful disposition endeared her to all those she
came in contact with, and the large number of mass cards laid on her coffin
were evidence of the esteem in which she was held.

The chief mourners were John, Tom
and Pat (sons), Mrs. Fitzpatrick (daughter), P. Fitzpatrick (son-in-law).

Mass cards were received from the
following, her son John, Mrs. Barry & family, Loughville. Her son Patrick,
Mrs. Barry & family Birchfield, from her daughter Mary & family,
Tullassa, Richie and Manian Dixon, Lahinch, Thomas and Mrs. Shannon, Kilfarboy,
Jack and Jim Barry, Clouna. Michael and Mrs. Barry, Kilshanny, Pat & Mrs.
Crawford, Ennistymon. The O'Shea family, Batt & Nora Kerin, Corofin, Jim
& Minnie, Michael & Mrs. Griffin, William & Mrs. Barry, Tom &
Mrs. Doherty, Mrs. Brooks & family, Loughville. A floral tribute was sent
by Mrs. McDonough, Birchfield.

Death of Mrs. John Griffey, Inch

From the Clare Champion,
Saturday, October 31, 1936

It is with deep regret we announce
the death of Mrs. John Griffey which took place on Friday last 23rd inst. Deceased
had been sick for some time, but her death came as a shock to her devoted
family. Her cheerful disposition endeared her to all with whom she came in
contact.

On a Saturday evening her remains
were removed to Inch Church and the funeral took place on Sunday to Ruan
Cemetery. The prayers were recited at the graveside by Rev. Fr. Reidy C.C.
Kilmaley. The chief mourners were John Griffey (husband), Mrs. Murphy (mother),
John, Pat and Willie(brothers), Annie (sister), Mrs. E. Hehir (Sister-in-law),
Thomas O'Halloran and family (Ruan), The Liddy family, Shepperton. The Liddy
family, Snugboro, John Leyden, Ennis, Thomas Monahan, Kilnamona, John Tuohy,
Joe Hayes and George Hayes (cousins). Mass cards were sent by Husband, Mother,
Brothers, Sisters, Millie, Lillie and Bnidie. Mr. & Mrs. O'Dwyer, May
O'Dwyer, Mrs. E. Hehir & Family. Thomas O'Halloran & Family, John, Mrs.
Ahern, Mrs. Pat O'Halloran, Ruan. Micheal Fitzpatrick & Family Slaveen,
Mrs. Cullinan, Minnie and Francey, S. Hehir & Family, Paddy & Susan
Barry, the Hehir Family, Gortmore, Peter & Mrs. O'Loughlin, Carmody St.,
John and B. Tuohy.

Mr. Andrew Neylon, Gortagannive,
Kilmaley

From the Clare Champion,
Saturday, September 12, 1953

Deep regret was caused by the death of Mr. Andrew Neylon, Gortannive, Kilmaley.
He had been in failing health for some time and the end came peacefully at his
residence on Sept. 13th (note from Liz: contradicts with date of paper).
His remains were removed to Kilmaley Church on Friday evening. The immense
cortege that accompanied them and those who attended the funeral the following
day was ample proof of the esteem in which he was held. Solemn Requiem Mass was
offered for the happy repose of his soul on Saturday morning. The celebrant was
Rev. Fr. O'Brien, C.C., assisted by Rev. Fr. T. Stuart P.P., the Rev. Fr.
Doohan and the Rev. Fr. Curran. The chief mourners were Mrs. Neylon (widow),
Tom and Michael and William (sons), Mrs. Cobbe, Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Power and
Mrs. Markham (daughters). Mrs. J. Leary, Kilnamona (sister), Albert Cobbe,
Martin Collins, Michael Power and Michael Markham (sons-in-law), Mrs. L.
Neylon, Mrs. Michael Neylon (daughters-in-law), Michael Cahir, Ballygriffey
(brother-in-law) and Mrs. J. Morgan, Kilfenora (sister-in-law) with numerous
nephews and nieces.

Death of Mr. Michael Harvey,
Northfield House, Connolly

From The Clare Champion, May
2nd, 1936

The announcement of the death of
Mr. Michael Harvey, Northfield, Connolly caused deep regret amongst his
numerous friends. After a long illness he passed away fortified by his rites of
Holy Church. The very large and representative gathering at the funeral both on
Sunday and Monday testified to his great and well merited popularity. Mass
cards were sent by his sorrowing wife, Nellie, Michael, Babs and Paddy, Jen,
Tess and Joe, Sue, Angela and P.J., Ena, Martin, Gertie and Vera. Mr. &
Mrs. C.P. O'Keily, Prospect House, Cree. Paddy and Kitty, Mrs. Curran &
family. Dan & Mrs. Collins & Family. Mr. & Mrs. Sexton, Moyglass
House, Mullagh, Mr. & Mrs. Hayes, Nenagh. Misses Lii and Nora O'Meara,
Nenagh. Miss Mary Rynne Nenagh. H. Looby, N. O'Reilly, S. Scanneil, Owen &
Mrs. O'Neill, John Hehir & family, Cliften. Rev. T. O'Reilly C.C., Quin.
Misses Nellie Liston, Minnie Cullinan, Josie Horley, M.A. Barry, Castlebar.
Rita Murphy, Kinsale. Rev. T. Murphy P.P. Water-grasshill, Co. Cork. Right Rev.
Monsignor O'Brien, Dumfries, Rev. L. Breen, St. Mary's Ayrshire, Mrs. M. Daly,
Abbey St.

DEATH OF MR. JOHN McMAHON,
KILCLOHER~ KILMALEY

From the Clare Journal, Thursday
evening, January 16, 1913

After a short illness, Mr. John McMahon passed away on Wednesday night, at
10.30 o'clock. He was, up to four or five days before, his death, in the
enjoyment of his usual good health, but his age, when the illness came, told
against him.

Originally a native of Clonderlaw,
the home of the McMahon clan, to the best line of which, he belonged, he served
with great credit and distinction throughout the Indian Mutiny.

He travelled afterwards to China
and Burma and was a veritable mine of information in the East and India, which
he often unfolded to his neighbours and visitors who held in in the highest esteem
and respect. Though he travelled in many countries he ever kept the warmest
corner in his heart for his native land and especialy for his native county, to
which on occasions he was not slow to give expression. Through life he was
singularly upright and honourable and held to the last the sincere respect of
all as the regrets and sorrow of all his neighbours testified at his funeral.

DEATH OF MR. MICHAEL LYNCH,
FAIRYHILL

From the Clare Journal, Monday
evening, July 13, 1914

A few days ago our obituary columns
had an announcement of the death of Mr. Michael Lynch, of Fairy Hill, Kilmaley.
We are sure the sad intelligence was received with sincere regret in many
quarters for Mr. Lynch was a widely known and highly esteemed resident of that
district. He was a fine specimen of the old type, remarkable for his sterling
probity through life, a devoted family man and the best of friends and
neighbours.

Mr. Lynch who was a nephew of the
late Fr. Lynch, P.P., Kilmaley, in his time one of the best known priests in
Clare had reached a ripe old age but up to a couple of weeks before his last
illness was about apparantly in his accustomed vigorous health, The funeral to
the ancient cemetery of Kilmaley showed by the immense attandance, the esteem
in which the deceased was held and the general sympathy with the members of his
family.

DEATH & FUNERAL OF MR.
MARTIN McMAHON, KILMALEY

From the Clare Journal, Monday
October 2nd, 1905

It is with feelings of sincere
sorrow we have to chronicle the death of Mr. Martin McMahon, Kilmaly which sad
event took place on the 22nd inst. Deceased had been ailing for a considerable
time but hopes were entertained by his friends that his vigour and robust
constitution would enable him to ward off the disease from which he suffered.
But the Omnipotent has decreed otherwise and despite all that medical skills
and the tender care of a loving wife and family could do, he passed away
peacefully on Friday fortified by the Rites of the Holy Catholic Church to
which he was faithfully attached during life.

Mr. McMahon was only thirty seven
years of age and his death at such an early age occasioned universal grief.
Deceased was remarkable for his amiable and peaceful disposition and was a
devoted husband and loving father. He leaves a widow and young family and to
them and other members of his family we extend our heartfelt sympathy in the
great bereavement which has befallen them. His remains were removed to the
Cathedral (Ennis) Saturday evening followed by a large concourse of people and the
interment took place on Sunday at the family burial plot, Kilmaley. The funeral
was one of the largest we have seen for a considerable time and testified in a
practical manner to the esteem in which the deceased was held by those with
whom he came in contact. The clergy officiating at the graveside were Rev. Fr.
rt, Ennis, and the Rev. Fr. J. Glynn, P.P., Kilmaley. The funeral arrangements
were admirably carried out by Mr. John Kennedy, Mill Street, Ennis.

DEATH OF MRS. CULLINAN, MAGOWNA

Clare Journal, Monday, March
25th, 1912

The death of a venerable and highly
esteemed resident of this district, Mrs. Cullinan, Magowna House, took place a
few days ago, to the sincere regret of a very wide circle of family, relatives
and many friends throughout Clare.

The deceased lady was the relict of
the late Mr. Michael Cullinan and belonged herself to one of the most widely
known families in Co. Clare, having been sister to the late Mr. Patrick Lynch,
Kilbrickane and aunt to Mr. Michael Lynch.

She was a splendid type of the
grand old Irish matron and through her long life - extended long beyond the
patriarchal three score and ten years - she was held in the warmest estimation
by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

The funeral, which took place from
the Cathedral, Ennis, was one of immense proportions, showing the estimation in
which she was universally held and the popular sympathy with her relatives.

DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MR. THOMAS
MERRITT, CAPPALEA, KILMALEY

Saturday Record, February 24th, 1917

The news of the death of the above
highly popular resident of Kilmaley, at the early age of 37, caused much
regret. He belonged to a very old and respected family in that parish and was a
nephew of the late Fr. O'Malley of Ennis. He was himself the best-known of the
popular Kilmaley tug-o-war team. He held five medals in that sport. He was ill
for only a week and death was caused by double pneumonia.

The funeral was of immense
proportions. Fr. Roche and Fr. Cleary were the clergymen present and Mr. J.
Kennedy had charge of the funeral arrangements.

The chief mourners were Dan
O'Malley, John O'Malley, Tim McNamara, John O'Looney, Gerard Mullins, Pat
Quinn, J. and D. Cusack, J. Falvey [Inch], T. Fitzpatrick, Paul J. O'Connor,
Maurice Mullins, D.T. and J. Mungovan, J. and D. Mungovan, C. Mungovan [Ennis],
James Mungovan, Thomas Pilkington, Peter, James, Dan, Ned and John Falvey
[cousins], J. Griffin, Martin Kearney [Inch], J. Pyne, D. Lynch.

DEATH OF MR. J. DALY, CLONBOULA

Saturday Record, March 17th,
1917

It is with feelings of sincere
regret that we have to announce the death of the above gentleman, which took
place at his residence, Clonboula house, Connolly, on March 9th.

Mr. Daly had been in ailing health
only a few weeks and though his friends knew the end was not far off, it came
sooner than anticipated. His loss will be felt deeply by his wife and family
and the poor of the district whom he always assisted and who never appealed to
his generosity in vain.

Mr. Daly represented the Rural
District of Kanturk for a term of six years, being elected on two successive
occasions without soliciting a single vote, even from his dearest friends and
during his term of office, he never, by vote or voice, did anything to incure
the interests of the ratepayers. He was forty years a member of the teaching
profession and together with his official duties, he carried on an extensive
provision business in Connolly.

He died at the age of seventy-five,
fortified by the rites of the Catholic Church of which he was a devoted member.
The large number of people which followed his remains to the graveside bore
ample testimony to the esteem in which he was held by his neighbours and
friends.

DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MRS. MORAN,
TULLASSA, INCH

Clare Journal - Thursday
Evening, June 29, 1911

With much regret we have to
announce the death, at her residence, Tullassa, Inch, of Mrs. Moran, relict of
the late Mr. John Moran, R.O., Ennis, and mother of Rev. John Moran, Sanhurst
and of Messrs Patrick Moran, ex. U.C., Thomas and Joseph Moran, R.O.

The deceased was a member of an old
and esteemed family and through life was an admirable type of Christian Irish
woman, kindly helpful, sympathetic to the poor and afflicted and the best of
neighbours.

The funeral took place on Friday
and was of very large proportions. In the morning there was a Mass at Inch
Church for the deceased, the celebrant of which was Rev. D. McNamara, C.C. The
cortege then started for the interment at Drumcliffe cemetery.

Chief mourners were John, Patrick,
Thomas and Joseph (sons). The clergy in attendance were Very Rev. Canon Hannon,
Adm., Ennis; Rev. D. O'Dea, B.A., C.C., Ennis; Rev. J. Hogan, C. C., Ennis;
Rev. William Scanlan, C.C., Kilmaley; Rev. D. McNamara, C. C. Kilmaley; Very
Rev. Fr. Leo, O.F.M., Ennis; Rev. Fr. Bernard, O.F.M., Ennis.

DEATH OF MRS. SYNGE

Clare Journal - Monday Evening,
June 1, 1891

We greatly regret to have to record
the death of Mrs. Georgina Synge, wife of Colonel George C. Synge, Mount
Callan, which took place on Friday evening last after a long and painful
illness which was borne with unremitting patience and resignation to Divine
Will.

It would be hard to express the
sorrow with which the friends and acquaintances of the deceased lady learned
that the Master had called her home and impossible to put into words what her
loss means to the poor in her own neighbourhood who so largely benefited by her
practical and discriminating charity. She had no greater pleasure than to do
good and the blessing of her kind sympathetic nature seemed to rest on all with
whom she came into contact. Her wise and loving deeds will long be remembered
and her example will encourage others to higher, nobler lives of self-denial
and benevolence.

Widespread sympathy is felt with
Col. Synge in his bereavement.

Clare Journal - Thursday, June 4, 1891

Funeral of Mrs. Synge, Mount Callan

The remains of the sincerely
regretted lady whose demise it was our painful duty to record in our last issue
were interred on Tuesday at Miltown Malbay. Not a noticeable member of Col.
Synge's tenantry of the Mt. Callan estate was absent from the funeral cortege.
Several beautiful wreaths from many and kind friends who admired her through
life, were laid on the casket, which was of polished oak, heavily mounted.

Amongst those present were: Co.
Paterson, D.L., Clifden; Bagot Blood, J.P., Templemaley; Capt. George Crowe,
Larchill; R.H. Crowe, J.P, Toonagh; A. Green, M.D., Ennis; H. V. McNamara,
D.L., Ennistymon; Col. Maunsell, Limerick; J. W. Scott, J. P., Roslevan; John
H. Harvey, Clerk of the Crown; John Hill, C.S., Ennis; H. B. Harris, Ennis; T.
Culligan, Ennis; H. B. White, Manager, National Bank, Miltown Malbay; M.
Malone, H. De L. Willis, J. P., Ennis; J. O'Connell, C.E., Ennis; W.R. Kenny,
Freagh; Samuel Bell, Glandine; C. R. Ellis, Wellington; Henry Moroney,
Westpark; Robert Ferrier, Medina; James Crawford, Medina; George Matthews,
Andrew Molony; James Comyn; Michael Malone, George Comyns, John T. O'Brien,
Anthony Malone, etc.

The Revd. Dr. Bonynge, Miltown
Malbay preceeded the remains from the gate tot he church where the coffin lay
during the reading of the funeral service. The remains were interred within the
church grounds.

Messrs. M. McInerney and Sons,
Market Street, Ennis, were entrusted with funeral arrangements which were
admirably carried out.

DEATH OF MRS. KEANE, CONNOLLY

Clare Journal - Monday Evening,
Feb. 11, 1907

Her many friends will hear with
sincere regret of the death of one of the most respected citizens of the
Connolly District, Mrs. Bridget Keane, Kilcolumb at the ripe old age of eighty
one years.

The deceased was of a most kind and
charitable disposition and sweet and cheerful temperament. Her life was a very
edifying one and her peaceful death an illustration of the Scriptural Truth -
"That as a man lives, so shall he die."

Last summer she had the pleasure of
a prolonged visit from her son, Mr. Denis Keane, a worthy and popular citizen
of New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A., in company with his newly-wed bride.

We tender him, Messrs. Ned and John
Keane (sons), Kilcolumb, Mrs. J. Conlon and the various other members of the
family our sincere sympathy. The funeral took place on Sunday and it was
largely attended. She was interred by the side of her late husband, Michael
Keane, in Kilmaley Churchyard, and beneath the magnificent monument erected
there by filial affection of Mr. Denis Keane. The prayers at the graveside were
said by Rev. W. Scanlan, C.C., Connolly.

The chief mourners were John,
Edward and Denis Keane (sons), James Conlon and Michael Breen (sons-in-law),
Michael Carney, John Keane, Ennis, Richard Keane, Doora, John Hehir, Denis
Keane, Tom Clohessy.

The funeral arrangements were
excellently carried out by Messrs. McInerney and Sons, Ennis.

Death of Mrs. Michael McMahon,
Kilmaley

The Clare Journal, Monday,
February 9th, 1914

We regret to have to record the
death of the above esteemed lady which occurred after a protracted illness,
fortified by the ministrations and consolations of her good clergy who were
constantly in attendance during her illness.

Dr. Daniel Hayes left nothing
undone that medical skill could do to alleviate her sufferings. He kept
constant vigil over her night and day, acting as both doctor and nurse. Dr.
Counihan of Ennis was also called in by him but to no avail. She passed calmly
and peacefully to enjoy the joys awaiting all good Christians.

The funeral to the family burial
place was of very large dimensions and representatives of all classes included
friends and well-wishers from seven parishes, as evidence of the esteem in
which the deceased was held.

The Clare Journal, Thursday,
Feb. 26th, 1914

Death of Mrs. Tottenham, Mount Callan House

We much regret to hear of the death
of Mrs. Tottenham, wife of Colonel Frederick Tottenhan, Mount Callan House,
which took place at 6 a.m. on Friday morning.

The deceased lady was ailing only a
few weeks and the cause of death was a severe cold which developed into
pneumonia. All the best medical skill could not divert the end. The deceased
through life was one of the most benevolent and charitable ladies that could
grace a district and her death came as a shock to her many friends and the
public in general. The poor particularly will long mourn a kind benefactor. She
kept a special medical depot for the wants and benefit for all in affliction or
trouble who sought her humane and charitable assistance.

The funeral arrangements, by the
special request of the deceased were of the plainest and simplest type. The
remains were received at the Miltown-Malbay Church entrance by the Rev. Wesley
Daley, Rector while the service in the church was choral. There was a very
large attendance of the tenantry of the Mount Callan estate present, who
carried the remains into the church.

The chief mourners were Col.
Tottenham, D.L., husband; Mr. Edward Tottenham, son; Miss Tottenham,
sister-in-law and other members of the family.

In the general public were Messrs.
R.G. Ellis, J.P., Sea View, Spanish Point; H.B. Harris, J.P., Armada, Spanish
Point; Dr. M. J. Hilery, Dr. D. J. MacClancy, F. J. O'Mahony, Manager National
Bank, Miltown; Mr. Turner, Accountant, Miltown; Col. Morony, R. E., Milltown
House; Mr. Davies, I.R.; Walter Davies, Kilfenora; John Allingham, C.P.S.;
Thomas Leahy Snr., Pat McMahon, Thomas O'Brien, Thomas J. Talty, Leonard
Wilson, H.E. Clancy, Sanfield; P. Kelly, D.C.; Michael McDonagh, Michael Fahey,
M. Moroney, John O'Brien, Liscahane, C. Hehir, Moureesk; Martin Griffin,
Richard White, Michael Griffin, Nicholas Philpott, John Griffin, John Comyn,
James Honan, Pat Kelly, Michael Fitzpatrick, Paul Flynn, James Hurley, J.
Finucane, M. Cleary Jnr., H. Talty, M. Callinan, John Donohue, M. Madden
(steward), J. Woods (gardener).

The funeral arrangements were
carried out by Mr. Edmond Moroney and Sons.

Clare Champion, June 6th, 1936

Death of Mr. Michael Hogan, Drumadrehid, Darragh

We regret to announce the lamented
death of Mr. Michael Hogan, Drumadrehid, Darragh, who was a life-long supporter
of the Nationalist cause from the Land League days down to the Anglo-Irish and
Civil War periods.

During the latter struggle, his
home was open at all times to the other members of the Active Service Units
(IRA ASU'S) while his own very young family gave unstinted service otherwise.

The funeral to Killone burial
ground was large and representative. The prayers at the graveside were recited
by Rev. Fr. Barry, C.C., Clarecastle.