Warm tributes paid as "selfless servant of Kildare" is being laid to rest in Kilcullen
Worked for Kildare County Council for over 40 years
A long-time Kildare County Council official is being laid to rest today.
Charlie Talbot had a career spanning over four decades with the local authority before retiring in 2011.
Tributes are being paid to Mr Talbot of Moanbane Park, Kilcullen who is being laid to rest in St Brigid's Cemetery in Kilcullen today.
Mr Talbot passed away peacefully at Curragh Lawn nursing home.
Former councillor, TD and junior minister Sean Power said Mr Talbot made "a wonderful contribution" to Kildare.
Mr Power said: "I have lovely memories of Charlie, he was so helpful, kind and generous and I often sought his advice and wisdom.
Those lovely lines from The Village School Master come to mind…..
“And still they gazed and still the wonder grew
"How one small head could carry all he knew”
"I hope that you Helen and family appreciate the wonderful contribution that Charlie made to Kildare and I pray that he is now enjoying his well earned reward in Heaven."
Former Director of Services at the local authority, Peter Minnock and his wife Ann said they were saddened to hear of the passing.
Mr Minnock said: "Many stories will be told by the many colleagues and friends Charlie made over a lifetime with Kildare County Council. Charlie was more than a first class public servant.
"He was selfless in all his endeavours both for his Council and for his County. Above all he did it for his family and never failed to always strive to be the best version of a decent and caring person. Our sincere condolences to you Helen and all the family."
Mr Talbot is deeply missed by his loving wife Helen, children Yvette, Leo, Ruth, Cathal and Brian, grandson Mark, daughter-in-law Ciara, son-in-law Gary, siblings, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
The Funeral Mass took place at the Church of the Sacred Heart and St Brigid's Kilcullen.
The family have asked that donations in lieu of flowers can be made to a local branch of St Vincent's De Paul.