Day: February 20, 2022

Denis J. Reen, Tralee & Millstreet

The death has occurred of Denis J. Reen, Tralee, Co. Kerry and formerly of Millstreet, Co. Cork.

Denis J. Reen B.D.S N.U.I., Tralee, Co. Kerry, died peacefully at home on 19th February 2022, beloved husband of Barbara and adored father of Frank, John, Julianne, Bairbre & Emily.

Sadly missed by his loving family, his grandchildren Jessica, Clodagh, Saoirse, Jack, Charlie, Donnacha, Saibh, J.J., Eamonn, Darragh & Denis Ógie, brothers Derry, Frank & John, sisters Eileen, Annabelle & Peggy, sons-in-law Enda & Ruairí, daughters-in-law Caitlin & Eimear, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and many friends.

Denis will repose at the Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee on Monday (21st February) from 3 to 5 pm for family and close friends. 

Funeral arriving to St. John’s Church, Tralee on Tuesday morning at 11.30 am where the Requiem Mass for Denis will be celebrated at 12 noon (streamed on www.stjohns.ie ). Interment afterwards in Réalt na Mara Cemetery, Churchill. 

Rest in Peace.

Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to The Palliative Care Unit, U.H.K. (via “Donation” link below – Kerry Hospice Foundation), or care of the Gleasure Funeral Home.

To offer messages of sympathy to Denis’ family, please use the “Condolences” option HERE.

“Where the Road Takes Me” at 7pm this Sunday on C103

We thank Presenter, John Greene for advance information on this Sunday evening’s programme – 20th Feb. 2022 at 7pm on C103.  (S.R.)

Where The Road Takes Me – Sunday 20th Feb.

We drive over and under them almost every day without a thought.  They help us cross rivers and other obstacles.  In Ireland we have hundreds of them, but they are disappearing fast and bringing with them golden nuggets of our historical past.  Bridges have featured in war, romance, social gatherings and the daily necessities of communities.

This week on Where the road takes me, John Greene looks at some of the historical bridges in East Muskerry.

We look at the background to Richard John Griffith, a much maligned man, but one responsible for Ireland’s premier genealogical resources.

We hear how once the British Army were welcomed into the homes of Ireland, as they excellently mapped the country with little resources.

And….

                   On Ruby’s Bridge, the story of a travelling harness maker and a railway servant who lived close by. [read more …] ““Where the Road Takes Me” at 7pm this Sunday on C103″