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MRS. KITTY NOLAN

Mrs. Kitty Nolan, Grangeford, whose death took place at her home on Tuesday, 3 January was in her 93^rd year. Kitty was born in Ardristan on 26, March 1919, the eldest in a family of five, surviving her four younger brothers. On leaving school she trained as a nurse in St. Dympna’s Hospital in Carlow and worked there for twelve years. She married Jack Nolan, Grangeford in 1951and three years later was appointed Post Mistress in Grangeford, a position she held until the facility was closed in 2001.

In her younger days she was a prominent camogie player and played with Rathrush, Carlow, and Ballyhackett, winning a county championship with the latter club in 1948. Later in life Kitty was involved in parochial activities and was associated with the Ballon/Rathoe Credit Union, Senior Citizens committee, Muintir na Tire and Parish Council.

Mrs Nolan’s remains reposed at her home before being removed to St. Patrick’s Church, Rathoe on Wednesday 4, January where they were received by Rev. Edward Whelan PE and Rev. Brendan Howard PP and Mons. Brendan Byrne. Burial took place after Requiem Mass on the following morning.

She is survived by her son Pat (Grangeford); daughter, Brigid Dwyer (Castlegrace); son-in-law, Pat; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack, in 1982