Day: October 13, 2024

Denis McCarthy, Newmarket & Fortgrady, Banteer

The death has occurred of Denis McCarthy, Church Street and The Island, Newmarket, Co. Cork / Banteer, Co. Cork.

On October 11, 2024, at his residence, Church Street, Denis (The Island and late of Fortgrady, Banteer), beloved husband of Margaret (née Curtin) and dear Dad of Jerry, Denis Gerard, Marguerite and James. Deeply mourned by his loving wife, family, grandchildren Philip, Mairéad, Kellie, Donnacha, Orlath, Megan, Bríanna, William, Abi, Molly, Denis and Robbie, brothers Michael, Jerry, Andy and Donie, sisters Mary, Margaret and the late Kathleen, son-in-law Billy, daughters-in-law Noirín, Janet and Oonagh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing in St. Mary’s Church, Newmarket on Sunday evening from 6pm to 7.30pm followed by prayers. Requiem Mass on Monday at 12 noon which will be live streamed on the Newmarket and Taur Parish Facebook page. Funeral afterwards to Clonfert Cemetery.

Messages of sympathy may be placed on the Condolences link here.

Joshua O’Sullivan: Raising Funds for Little Princess Trust

My name is Joshua O’Sullivan, and for the past five years, I have been growing my hair for children in need, a journey that began during the unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic. I am hoping to cut and donate over 13 inches of hair to The Little Princess Trust on the 2nd November 2024.
When the world went into lockdown, everything changed. In the face of so much uncertainty and hardship, I felt compelled to do something meaningful, something that could help others during such a difficult time. I began reflecting on the struggles faced by children who, due to illness or medical conditions, lose their hair and don’t fully understand why they look different from their peers. The thought of a child looking in the mirror, confused as to why they can’t have hair like their friends, touched me deeply. This became my motivation to help.
My journey started back in Transition Year of secondary school. It began with a simple buzz haircut, a haircut I have worn for many years, but it is something I never could have predicted would turn into such a significant endeavor. As the months turned into years, I remained committed to this cause, determined to make a tangible difference in the lives of children who might benefit from my hair donation. Over the years, my hair has grown to over 13 inches in length, now kept in a low ponytail, a symbol of my dedication to this mission.

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