Tom Brennan was a true gentleman and a great conversationalist

The death has occurred, on October 15, of Tom Brennan (Roe), Hillside View at Castlecomer District Hospital. Tom was a good neighbour to all in Hillside View where he made many lifelong friends in his own quiet and unassuming manner. He was a true gentleman and a great conversationalist who could hold his own on a plethora of topics be it local, national, or international.

A hard-working man for all his life of eight decades, he was employed locally in the Deerpark Mines, also in Ballingarry Mines and then Kilkenny Engineering Products as well as in England. He was a prominent member of the CYMS and represented the club in numerous Diocesan Tournaments at Billiards.

For numerous years he was a familiar sight at Erin’s Own hurling matches where he was first aid person.

Together with his late wife Maureen and Christy Ryan he took a keen interest in the restoration of the Workhouse Graveyard.

He was laid to rest in the Parish Cemetery after Requiem Mass celebrated in the Church of the Immaculate Conception by Fr Richard Scriven, PP Castlecomer assisted by Fr Ian Doyle, Kiltown.

Tom is survived by his sons Laurie and Martin (USA); daughter Catherine; grandchildren Stephen, Jack and Roisin; daughters-in-law Helena and Amy; sisters Marie and Peggy (England); brothers Seamie (Bowdens Row), Charlie (Wales), Richard and Noel (England); uncle Dick; Catherine’s partner Andre; brother-in-law; sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews; other relatives and a large circle of friends.