Town Stood Still for Willie O’Brien’s Spectacular Cortege

Town Stood Still for Willie O’Brien’s Spectacular Cortege

“They have great respect for their dead,” one woman commented while another remarked: “They’ve their own way of doing things.” Both indisputable comments came from the duration of the horse and carriage drawn remains of the late Willie O’Brien (61) on its long way around Castleisland on Thursday. A heavy garda presence manned the various…

The Late William O’Brien, St. Stephen’s Park, Castleisland

The Late William O’Brien, St. Stephen’s Park, Castleisland

The death has occurred of William ‘Willie’ O’Brien (61) No.1 A St.Stephen’s Park, Castleisland, Co.Kerry. September 10th 2017, peacefully. Sadly missed by his loving wife Frances, sons, daughters, grandchildren, brother, sisters ,all extended family, relatives and friends. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace. I have two abiding memories of Willie O’Brien. The first is…