The Late Florence O’Sullivan, The Forge, Boolteens, Castlemaine, Co. Kerry

The Late Blacksmith, Florence O’Sullivan putting a set of shoes on a horse outside his forge in Boolteens / Keel, Castlemaine. Florence featured on the RTÉ magazine programme Nationwide on Friday, November 24th 2017.  ©Photograph: John Reidy 4-5-1996

The death has occurred of Florence O’Sullivan, retired blacksmith of The Forge, Boolteens, Castlemaine, Co. Kerry.

Florence passed away peacefully at St. Columbanus Nursing Home, Killarney on December 27th 2022.

Beloved brother of Dermot, Eileen, Msgr. John and Patrick. Predeceased by his sister Anne and sister-in-law Bridie.

Much missed by his sister-in-law Nora, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Rest In Peace.

Florence’s Funeral Arrangements

Reposing Friday evening, December 30th at Flynn’s Funeral Home, Castlemaine from 5pm to 6.30pm followed by removal to St. Gobnait’s Church, Keel.

Requiem Mass on Saturday, December 31st. at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass will be live streamed on https://churchmedia.tv/camera/st-gobnait-keel-castlemaine

Family flowers only please.

Florence’s family would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this difficult time.

Date Published: Tuesday 27th December 2022. Date of Death: Tuesday 27th December 2022.

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