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- [S1147] Kilkenny People, Kilkenny. Kilkenny., (http://www.kilkennypeople.ie: 2014), "Strange speed limits around the parish," Jan. 19 2005, online archives (http://www.kilkennypeople.ie/news/kilkenny-news/strange-speed-limits-around-the-parish-1-2153365 : accessed 16 Sep 2014). (Reliability: 3), 16 Sep 2014.
LATE JAMES QUILTY - The death of james Quilty, Nicholas town, Mooncoin occurred recently following a long illness.
He was 74 years and was son of the late Edmund and Alice Quilty, Nicholastown.
He farmed at Nicholastown al l his life and was a great neighbour, always ready to help out in maintenance with the immediate community.
He could turn his hand to fix or repair most farm implements and machinery and was always there to help a neighbour in distress.
James had been involved in many parish and nat ional groups during his farming years.
He was a founder member of the Mooncoin Macra, which was set up back in 1943.
During the years 1949 and 1951 he represented his club and county at national level in the junior section of the stock judging at the Royal Dublin Society, and was awarded first prize.
james was a life long staunch member of the Fine Gael party. He had great admiration for Michael Collins on a National scale and locally his favourite politician was without a doubt Kieran Crotty, from Kilkenny.
He canvassed for many years with the Fine Gael party for local, national and presidential elections.
It was a fitting tribute to have him as president for life of the Mooncoin Fine Gael branch.
On the more relaxing side, james loved local bingo sessions in Mooncoin every week.
He was in fact a member of the parish council for many years and was associated with the running of the Parish Hall committee and did lots of fundraising for the parish.
He also enjoyed armchair sports, and snooker was his favourite. Being a Manchester United fan was also a big thing in his life, and he would be thrilled if his team got a win.
James had a keen life long interest in greyhounds and also the greyhound industry and he spent a period of time on the board of the Cion mel Greyhound Club.
james wed Phyll is Hassett from Clonea Power 40 years ago and he was thrilled to celebrate his 40th wedding anniversary with his wife and fami ly, a short time before llis sad demise.
james was a very religious person all his life. He had firm beliefs and the family Rosary and family prayers were a regu lar occurrence in the Quilty household.
Fr O'Gorman, Mooncoin, and james's family were in his company at the bedside before he passed away.
Chief mourners were his wife Phyllis Quilty, Nicllolastown, Mooncoin; sons Eddie, Nicholastown; Liam, Monaghan and daughter Karen Grant, Naas, Kildare; daughter-in-law Noreen; son-in-law Jim Grant and Liam's fiance Alicia Byrne survive james.
James was grandfather of Aidin, Ciaran, Eimear Quilty, Nicholastown, Thomas, Kate, Hannah and David Grant, Naas.
He was brother of Liam Quilty, Clogga, Mooncoin, Kathleen Dee, Thurles, and Marguerite Mulally, Waterford.
Tom and Liam Hassett, Clonea Power, Sean Hassett, Nicholastown and Mary Quilty, Clogga were brothers-in-law and sister -in-laws respect ively. James also leaves behind nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends.
The funeral was from Power's Funeral Parlour, Ferrybank to Mooncoin Parish Church.
Members of the Mooncoin and local Fine Gael branches formed a guard of honour from the parish hall to the Church. The remains were received by Pastor Emeritus Canon Grace and Fr Nicholas O'Mahony.
The main celebrant of the Requiem Mass was Fr Richard Delahunty, Dundalk, who is a native of Ballytarsney and a first cousin of the deceased.
Assisting during the ceremony were Canon Grace, Fr O' Gorman, Fr Liam Barron and Fr Brian Flynn, Kilmacow.
During the Mass readings were done by Noreen Quilty and Karen Grant. Al icia Byrne, Billy Hassett, Liam Quilty and jim Grant recited prayers of the faithful.
Aidian Quilty, Thomas, Kate and Hannah Grant presented the gifts during the offertory procession.
Friend and neighbour Katherine Hogan gave a commentary during the offertory procession.
A very large number of mourners were present at both the removal and burial. from all walks of life, represent ing many political, social and sporting clubs in the parish.
Thus proving how esteemed the late james Quilty was held in the community.
The late james could be described by the following verse:
Life is mostly froth and bubbles,
Two things, stand like stone,
Kindness in another's trouble,
Courage in your own. May he rest in peace.
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Kilkenny People
Obituary for James Quilty, of Nicholastown, Mooncoin parish, County Kilkenny, Irland |
- [S1147] Kilkenny People, Kilkenny. Kilkenny., (http://www.kilkennypeople.ie: 2014), "Strange speed limits around the parish," Jan. 19 2005, online archives (http://www.kilkennypeople.ie/news/kilkenny-news/strange-speed-limits-around-the-parish-1-2153365 : accessed 16 Sep 2014). (Reliability: 3), 16 Sep 2014.
LATE JAMES QUILTY - The death of james Quilty, Nicholas town, Mooncoin occurred recently following a long illness.
He was 74 years and was son of the late Edmund and Alice Quilty, Nicholastown.
He farmed at Nicholastown al l his life and was a great neighbour, always ready to help out in maintenance with the immediate community.
He could turn his hand to fix or repair most farm implements and machinery and was always there to help a neighbour in distress.
James had been involved in many parish and nat ional groups during his farming years.
He was a founder member of the Mooncoin Macra, which was set up back in 1943.
During the years 1949 and 1951 he represented his club and county at national level in the junior section of the stock judging at the Royal Dublin Society, and was awarded first prize.
james was a life long staunch member of the Fine Gael party. He had great admiration for Michael Collins on a National scale and locally his favourite politician was without a doubt Kieran Crotty, from Kilkenny.
He canvassed for many years with the Fine Gael party for local, national and presidential elections.
It was a fitting tribute to have him as president for life of the Mooncoin Fine Gael branch.
On the more relaxing side, james loved local bingo sessions in Mooncoin every week.
He was in fact a member of the parish council for many years and was associated with the running of the Parish Hall committee and did lots of fundraising for the parish.
He also enjoyed armchair sports, and snooker was his favourite. Being a Manchester United fan was also a big thing in his life, and he would be thrilled if his team got a win.
James had a keen life long interest in greyhounds and also the greyhound industry and he spent a period of time on the board of the Cion mel Greyhound Club.
james wed Phyll is Hassett from Clonea Power 40 years ago and he was thrilled to celebrate his 40th wedding anniversary with his wife and fami ly, a short time before llis sad demise.
james was a very religious person all his life. He had firm beliefs and the family Rosary and family prayers were a regu lar occurrence in the Quilty household.
Fr O'Gorman, Mooncoin, and james's family were in his company at the bedside before he passed away.
Chief mourners were his wife Phyllis Quilty, Nicllolastown, Mooncoin; sons Eddie, Nicholastown; Liam, Monaghan and daughter Karen Grant, Naas, Kildare; daughter-in-law Noreen; son-in-law Jim Grant and Liam's fiance Alicia Byrne survive james.
James was grandfather of Aidin, Ciaran, Eimear Quilty, Nicholastown, Thomas, Kate, Hannah and David Grant, Naas.
He was brother of Liam Quilty, Clogga, Mooncoin, Kathleen Dee, Thurles, and Marguerite Mulally, Waterford.
Tom and Liam Hassett, Clonea Power, Sean Hassett, Nicholastown and Mary Quilty, Clogga were brothers-in-law and sister -in-laws respect ively. James also leaves behind nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends.
The funeral was from Power's Funeral Parlour, Ferrybank to Mooncoin Parish Church.
Members of the Mooncoin and local Fine Gael branches formed a guard of honour from the parish hall to the Church. The remains were received by Pastor Emeritus Canon Grace and Fr Nicholas O'Mahony.
The main celebrant of the Requiem Mass was Fr Richard Delahunty, Dundalk, who is a native of Ballytarsney and a first cousin of the deceased.
Assisting during the ceremony were Canon Grace, Fr O' Gorman, Fr Liam Barron and Fr Brian Flynn, Kilmacow.
During the Mass readings were done by Noreen Quilty and Karen Grant. Al icia Byrne, Billy Hassett, Liam Quilty and jim Grant recited prayers of the faithful.
Aidian Quilty, Thomas, Kate and Hannah Grant presented the gifts during the offertory procession.
Friend and neighbour Katherine Hogan gave a commentary during the offertory procession.
A very large number of mourners were present at both the removal and burial. from all walks of life, represent ing many political, social and sporting clubs in the parish.
Thus proving how esteemed the late james Quilty was held in the community.
The late james could be described by the following verse:
Life is mostly froth and bubbles,
Two things, stand like stone,
Kindness in another's trouble,
Courage in your own. May he rest in peace.
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Kilkenny People
Obituary for James Quilty, of Nicholastown, Mooncoin parish, County Kilkenny, Irland |
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