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12/10/2015
Priest Dies In Co Kerry House Fire
A priest has died in a house fire in Fenit, Co Kerry.
Father Gearoid O'Donnchada, aged in his 80s, died in the blaze at his home near Tralee.
Sinn Féin Deputy Martin Ferris said the wider community are horrified at the news.
He said: "Fr. O'Donnchada served his parish faithfully for many years and he had a deep affection for Fenit and its people. This affection was reciprocated by the people of the area towards him.
"He was involved in many projects in the area over the years, none so much as the St. Brendan the Navigator statue on Samphire Island at Fenit pier which he spearheaded and will forever be connected with him. His historical knowledge will be impossible to replace and to his family and many friends I express my deepest sympathy.
"His passing has left a deep void and sense of bewilderment in the area which has suffered many tragedies over the years, people like Fr. O'Donnchada were always there to help in these situations and I know the parish of Fenit will rally around to help his family at this terrible time. Ar dheis Dé a raibh a anam dílis."
(CD)
Father Gearoid O'Donnchada, aged in his 80s, died in the blaze at his home near Tralee.
Sinn Féin Deputy Martin Ferris said the wider community are horrified at the news.
He said: "Fr. O'Donnchada served his parish faithfully for many years and he had a deep affection for Fenit and its people. This affection was reciprocated by the people of the area towards him.
"He was involved in many projects in the area over the years, none so much as the St. Brendan the Navigator statue on Samphire Island at Fenit pier which he spearheaded and will forever be connected with him. His historical knowledge will be impossible to replace and to his family and many friends I express my deepest sympathy.
"His passing has left a deep void and sense of bewilderment in the area which has suffered many tragedies over the years, people like Fr. O'Donnchada were always there to help in these situations and I know the parish of Fenit will rally around to help his family at this terrible time. Ar dheis Dé a raibh a anam dílis."
(CD)
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