The Late Liam Brennan The people of Carlow were shocked and saddened to learn of the death of well known local man, Liam Brennan. Liam, who was 63 years of age was affectionately known as 'flower' by his many friends in Carlow and the surrounding area. His death on October 13, at his home, 37 Green Road, Carlow, came as a shock to his family and friends. Son of Teasie and the late Willie Brennan, he married his wife Mary (nee Buggie) in 1971 and the couple had four children, Jason, Lorraine, Yvonne and Sharon. Liam worked for a time in the former Statham garage in Carlow as well as Hennessy's of Castledermot, Co. Kildare, before taking up a position as transport manager with Sugar Distributions in the mid 1970s, bringing him into contact with people from all over Ireland. It was a job that Liam enjoyed immensely but following a sudden heart attack in the early 1980s he was forced to take early retirement from that post. During his schooldays, Liam excelled at sport both as a pupil at the CBS in Carlow as well as Ballyfin, Co. Laois, playing both hurling and football. He also maintained a strong association as a player with the O'Hanrahan GAA club in Carlow at underage level and was a life-long supporter of the club. In more recent years, he also had a close association with St Mary's Knockbeg College, where his son, Jason was a pupil and he was among the crowd who shared in the celebrations when their senior team won the All Ireland College's title in Thurles last May. During the 1970s he also developed a keen interest in golf, joining Carlow Golf club where he initially played off a handicap of 24. However, his competitiveness at sport was clearly demonstrated when, within a year, he had reduced his handicap to just five. He went on to represent the club at society and interclub level, winning a Barton Cup in 1978 and a Provincial Towns Cup. He also won several trophies at society level before capturing the Captain's (Brian Mitchell) Prize at the Carlow club in 1983. Liam later developed a keen interest in bridge and was a member of the Deerpark Bridge Club, Tullow Bridge Club and The Oak Park Bridge Club at the time of his death, playing up to three nights a week. Again, his competitiveness came to the fore and at the time of his death he had reached the standard of 'Master' at the game. Another lifelong interest of his was racing. In his younger years he travelled to many race meetings around the country as well as to Cheltenham but he had a particular fondness for the annual meeting in Listowel, where he was an annual visitor. His remains were removed to the Cathedral of the Assumption on October 15 where they were received by Fr John Cummins, CC Carlow and burial took place to St Mary's Cemetery following requiem mass on the Sunday, October 16, which was celebrated by Fr John Dunphy PP Graiguecullen/Killeshin, assisted by Fr Rory Nolan, Chaplain to the Institute of Technology, Fr Ger Ahern, Adm. Carlow, Fr Dan Dunne PP Ballyadams, Co. Laois and Fr Michael Murphy, Rector St. Mary's Knockbeg College. Liam is survived by his wife Mary, son Jason (Carlow), daughters Lorraine (Tinryland), Yvonne (Ballon) and Sharon (Carlow), grandchildren Daniel and Conor, mother, Teasie, sister Mrs Kay McEnery (Carlow) aunt, Mrs Maureen Broughall (Carlow), niece, nephews, relatives and friends. 13 October 2005 Tweet

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