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06 Sept 2025

Former Kilkenny principal receives guard of honour as community pay their respects

Students from Coláiste Mhuire in North Kilkenny formed a guard of honour

Former Kilkenny principal receives guard of honour as community pay their respects

Chris (Roger) Greene (Foulkscourt, Johnstown, Kilkenny / Ballyhaunis, Mayo)

The death recently occurred of Chris (Roger) Greene at home in Foulkscourt, Johnstown.

Chris originally came from Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo and was, for some years until he retired, principal of Johnstown Vocational School (now Coláiste Mhuire), having previously taught in Thomastown and Graignamanagh.

Predeceased by his parents Roger and Annie, wife Bernadette and sons David, Michael and baby Greene, he is survived by his son Rodger; daughter-in-law Amy; grandchildren Erin, Darby and David; sister Anne; nephew Roger; nieces Kayli and Jasmine; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law and a wide circle of friends including Benny, James, Pat, Liz, Conor, Peter and Tim.

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Requiem Mass was in St Kieran’s Church after which Chris was laid to rest in Johnstown Cemetery.

Students from Coláiste Mhuire formed a guard of honour outside the school as the cortege passed on its way to the cemetery.

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