The Late Henry O'Donovan The death of Harry O'Donovan Ownahincha, came as a great shock to his family and his many friends in the Rosscarbery area and beyond. For someone who had been working full-time up to the day of his death, news of his sudden passing was heard with surprise and disbelief. From his earliest youth, he had been involved in the building trade and, in this, he was carrying on a family tradition started by his grandfather, his father and uncles. His own particular trade was carpentry and in this he excelled. His work was always of the highest standard and his attention to detail meticulous. He was never careless or slip-shod in any of the tasks which he undertook whether it was roofing, cabinet making, first or second fixing or any of the myriad of jobs which a carpenter is asked to do. He was also a skilled draughtsman and an example of his work in this area can be seen in the social centre and accompanying houses in Rosscarbery. Henry had a lifelong interest in sport, and in particular his local G.A.A. club Carbery Rangers where he served as treasurer of that club from 1966 to 1979, during which time the club bought and developed a new playing pitch at Newtown. This was a very difficult time for the club, but Henry kept the financial situation under control and the balance sheet that he presented each year to the annual general meeting was a model of probity, where every shilling was accounted for. He was also an accomplished player and won a West Cork Junior A league medal with Carbery Rangers in 1956. Earlier that year, he won a county medal with Clonakilty Technical School. He also acted as a selector with the three in a row St Fachtna's minor football team 1966 to '67 and '68. Henry was a man who enjoyed a good social life and he could sing a song or take the floor as the occasion demanded. He was a lifelong member of the Fianna Fail party and a devoted family man. He lived his life as an exemplary Christian and was always attentive to his religious duties. His departure is a shock and a loss to a great many people, none more than his wife Kitty, daughter Tracy, son Greg, son-in-law Liam, grand-daughter Kate, to whom sincerest sympathy is extended, along with his brother Jack, sisters Mary and Margaret Rose, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and a large circle of friends. Ar Dheis lamh De go raibh se. Courtesy of the Southern Star October 2002 Tweet

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