Local Notes: Cross country running, bereavements and school open night
Pupils from Passage East National School participated in the cross-country event. Stock image
The death occurred on September 13, of Mr Edmond (Ned) Lewis, retired member of an Garda Síochana. Late of Green Road, Kilcullen Upper, Faithlegg, Co Waterford, and formerly of Carraghane, Kilbehenny, Mitchelstown, Co Cork. He had been unwell for a number of years.
He is survived by his wife Mary, son David, grandson Oisín, daughter-in-law Sarah, brothers Mike, John and Liam, sisters Kate and Bríd, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Ned was a member of An Garda Síochana for 35 years, first in Dublin and then for 18 years in the Waterford Division, serving most of that time as a Garda in Passage East and surrounding area. He was held in very high esteem by all the residents of the area.
His Requiem Mass took place in St Nicholas Church, Faithlegg, on Sunday, September 15, celebrated by Rev Fr Breen PP with hymns sung by Mary’s friend Dina, who also played the organ. The cortege was led by a Garda escort from Ned’s home in Green Road to Faithlegg Church and a Guard of Honour was also formed by members of Faithlegg Golf Club. Symbols of Ned’s life were brought to the Altar: Donnchadh brought a football as Ned was a well-known goalkeeper for Mitchelstown and was said to be the best goalkeeper they ever had; Sarah and Oísin took up golf balls symbolising his love for golf and Gearóid brought up a garden tool, symbolising his love for growing vegetables. Ned took great pride in growing potatoes; Jack brought a copy of the Irish Examiner, as Ned read it every day, the first page he opened daily was the sports page; Jennifer took up a travel magazine as Ned loved to travel with Mary far and wide, they visited a lot of countries after Ned’s retirement. The First readings were given by Eoin and Second by Kate, Prayers of the Faithful were said by Jack, Catriona, Michael, Carly, Kieran, Clodagh and the Offertory Gifts were brought to the altar by Sarah and Sinead. After Mass, burial took place in Faithlegg Cemetery. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam.
The death occurred on Monday, September 16, of William (Willie) Gough, Carrigsaggart, Passage East, who was 86. He reposed at his residence on Wednesday, September 18, and his Requiem Mass was on Thursday last in St. John the Baptist Church, Crooke celebrated by Rev Fr PJ Breen PP.
A packed Church was there for the Mass, the soloist was Sarah Jane Lavery accompanied by Mark Robinson. Family members did the readings, the first and second were given by Willie's nephew, Oliver Gough and his niece Geraldine Coombs. Prayers of the Faithful were by his granddaughters Julia and Ava Gough and Pat and Richie his sons. Offertory gifts were brought up by Willie's grandchildren Ross and Devon Gough. In the Homily, given by Fr Breen, he covered the life of Willie, who had a long and fruitful life. He said and had been married to his wife Margaret for 53 years. He pointed out that Willie loved nothing better all his life than working hard on the family farm, which many who knew him would agree with, including this writer (Fintan Walsh), who spent three or four summer holidays working with the Gough family. He also pointed out he was a great follower of Waterford FC and Manchester United, and travelled to Old Trafford on one occasion to see them play. Fr Breen also covered his deep faith all his life and said he was a regular at all his duties. He said Willie is now gone to his Heavenly home, the promise given by the Lord to all who live life by the example of the Lord. After Mass the cortege walked to Crooke Cemetery with flags at half mast in Passage GAA grounds, with the Gough family having a long association with the club. Willie is survived by his wife Margaret, daughters Suzanne and Mags and sons Pat and Richie, his brother John, sister Mollie, son-in-law Mick, daughters-in-law Karen and Claire, his grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
This week they are as follows: Wednesday, September 25 - Faithlegg at 11.30 am; Thursday, September 26 - Crooke at 10am; Saturday, September 28 - Faithlegg at 6.30pm; Vigil Mass, Sunday, September 29 - Crooke at 11.30am.
Passage East National School will hold its annual Open Night on Thursday, October 3, at 7pm. All are invited to attend to discover what makes Passage East School so special. It's a great opportunity to explore our facilities, meet our staff, and learn more about our curriculum and values. Enrolment for September 2025 opens on October 1. Keep an eye out on our website at www.passageeastns.ie or call us on 051 382509 for details.
Well done to our fantastic U12's on a great win over Clan na Gael in the finals day recently in Walsh Park. They earned their treat in Supermacs afterwards. The panel had a fantastic year with plenty of league games, challenge games and trips away. Well done to all and their mentors. The U13 team played their cup final recently against Stradbally in SETU and were beaten, despite a good second half display. Like all of our under age teams this year they exceeded all expectations with lots of games and bula bas to all of them and their great mentors. Presently the main grounds are out of bounds for all activities and will be for some weeks due to drainage works. The juvenile pitch and gym are free however.
Passage East National School brought a total of 19 pupils to the RSC recently for the Primary Schools Cross Country competition and came away with four medals.
