The Irish Times Magazine of January 2nd had an interesting list of
personalities that passed away in 2009.These included the following -
Darren Sutherland b.1982, Karl Mullen b.1924, Vincent O Brien b.1917,
Christopher Nolan b.1970, Anna Manahan b.1924, Frank Mc Court b.1930,
Tony Gregory b.1947, Hugh LOeonard b.1926, Nuala Fennell b.1935,
Ciaran Mac Mathuna b.1925, Liam Clancy b.1935,Stephen Gately b.1976.
The list did not include some late deaths such as
Justin Keating who died at his home in Kildare New Years Eve b.1930,
and of Cardinal Cahal Daly who was buried in Armagh on 5th January.

Today 5th January news has come along of the death of John Dolan,
Creagh, Ballinasloe,well known garageman, fisherman and shooter and
owner of the 24 Hour service station cum shop cum food outlet at
Creagh in recent years.
May they all rest in peace and say a prayer for them if you will.