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The death took place recently of Michael Joe Boland or Joe Boland as he was known. Joe was a member of the Boland family who farmed at Ballyvoneen. He lived there with his brothers Tom and John, following the deaths of their parents Ned and Maggie Boland.

The parents came to Ballyvoneen form Moyglass. Joe and his brothers attended school in Mullinahone. Joe was 76 years of age. He was confined to St Patrick’s Hospital for the past five years, where he died. He was a very private person and was devoted to farming. His relaxation consisted playing the violin.

At his funeral Mass a piece of the violin was played in his memory. His remains were brought to St Michael’s Church from St Patrick’s for his funeral Mass which was celebrated by Fr John McGrath PP.

The white pall was placed on Joe’s coffin by his cousins Michael Cahill and Ned Cahill. The readers were Mary O Mahony (Cahill) and Helen Cahill. Prayers of the faithful were recited by Miriam Dore, Rita Seymour and Lily O Neill. The offerty gifts were presented by Joe’s cousins, Kathleen Barry and May Dore. After the funeral Mass Joe’s remains were interred in the family plot in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Killaghy.

To his brothers Tom and John we extend our condolences on the loss of their brother. Our regrets also the his extended family and friends.