The Late Danny Molloy The village of Kill came to a standstill recently as one of its favourite sons was brought to his final resting place. Danny Molloy has been synonymous with Kill over the years and had been heavily involved with practically every organisation that strove to make the picturesque village a pleasant and joyous place to live. Danny passed away on Tuesday 17 June peacefully after bravely bearing a long illness. A strong character in many ways, he was as Fr. Byrne, P.P. described him 'a doer'. A staunch and extremely active member of the Tidy Towns organisation that brought the village to nationwide prominence, Danny was a tireless worker for the local GAA Club which he served in practically every capacity down the years. A well-known footballer, he played with Ardclough and was a member of that famous team of 1949 that brought the only senior football championship to that club when defeating the star studded Army team from the Curragh. Known as a man who played it 'tough but fair' Danny represented Kildare at all levels. His exploits on the field of play are known, and often recalled, far and wide as former Co. Secretary Seamus Aldridge verified. Mr. Aldridge recalled Danny telling him, with a glint of satisfaction in his eye that: "I once played in three county finals in the one year in Kildare, Dublin and Offaly" adding with a chuckle, "but don't worry, we only won two of them." The admiration that Danny was held was much in evidence as the cortege made the journey from his residence down through the village to the Church of St. Brigid, Kill, with the street lined with mourners. Three separate guards of honour told its own story. Members of the Kill GAA Club were at the house, as young hurlers formed their own special guard of honour as they stood with hurls held high and heads bowed in the village while at the entrance to the church Ardclough GAA members lined up to honour one of their favourite sons. Inside a packed church the congregation heard Fr. Byrne describe Danny as a man of honour and integrity; one who could be called on and relied on it a dig out was required or a helping hand was needed, regardless of who was involved or what the circumstances were. Soloist Paul Linehan and organist Margaret Hayes paid a moving tribute both at the removal and the day of the burial. Danny Molloy was interred at St. Corban's Cemetery, Naas and once again a huge attendance was present. Danny who was predeceased by his son David, is survived by his wife Kay (Doody), daughter Maria, sons, Colm, Ciaran and Ray ( Australia); daughters-in-law; grandchildren, relatives and a large circle of colleagues and friends. To each and everyone we offer our sincere sympathy. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. Courtesy of the Limerick Leader June 2003 Tweet

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