RIP: Kilkenny community saddened at passing of 'respected' man
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Donaguile has lost one of its more senior and respected men with the death of John Dowling at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.
In his 91st year, a life-long member of the PTAA, he was a quiet and reserved man. He loved to collect memorabilia from various sales which he stored with great pride in his home.
John kept up the family tradition in music and formed several groups playing at numerous venues across North Kilkenny. A keen dancer, he was also an accomplished guitar and mouth organ player. He followed the fluctuating fortunes of Kilkenny on the hurling and camogie fields.
Burial was in the Parish Cemetery after Requiem Mass which was celebrated in the Church of the Immaculate Conception by Fr Richard Scriven, PP Castlecomer.
John is survived by his daughters Ann Marie and Rita; sons Ollie (Waterford) and Barry (Ballyragget); their mother Ann; grandchildren Rhiannon, Shanice, Emma, Óran and Eva; Ann Marie’s partner Brian; Barry’s partner Niamh; brothers Seamie, Paddy, Liam, Michael (Dublin) and Joe; sisters Bernie (Kilkenny), Helen, Birdie (Dublin) and Julie (America); brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nieces; nephews; extended family; other relatives and a large circle of friends.