The late Anne Corrigan The recent sudden death of the late Mrs Anne Corrigan, Clonmore, Tullamore was greeted with widespread grief in Cappincur, Ballinagar, Tullamore, Belmont and throughout Offaly and the wider Midlands. Aged just 63 years, deceased had been in good health at the time of her unexpected passing and her death came as a shock to her family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Nee Walsh, the late Anne was originally from Belmont where she was reared in the Lockhouse on the banks of the Grand Canal. As a result she always had a great affinity with the canal especially as her late father, Paul and mother, Margaret had been employed as lock keepers. In fact, her mother made history as being the first woman lock keeper in the country. Deceased was very active in her youth and was a keen cycling enthusiast as well as being an accomplished badminton player. After her marriage to Noel Corrigan from Killina, Rahan, the couple moved to Nenagh where Noel worked in the Silvermines. However, they retained their lifelong love for Offaly and shortly after their wedding bought a house in Clonmore which was to become the family home. Though living and working in North Tipperary during the week, the Corrigans spent each weekend in Clonmore before moving there full time after the Silvermines closed in the early '80s. Family was of paramount importance to Anne and once her husband and her six children were happy she was happy. She was also a great neighbour and her friendly nature meant she had a large circle of friends. Deceased was a devout Catholic and had a great devotion to Padre Pio. She also travelled to Lourdes on pilgrimage on a number of occasions. Anne was an avid reader and was particularly fond of detective and true crime stories as well as romance novels. Crosswords were also a firm favourite and she took great pleasure in doing the Star newspaper crossword each evening. An abiding interest in current affairs was matched by a keen interest in the GAA. In her younger days Anne travelled to GAA games the length and breadth of Ireland but in latter years she relied on radio and television to keep in touch with games, always awaiting the return of her husband and children to convey match results and general GAA news. She was a firm follower of both Cappincur and Ballinagar GAA clubs and always supported their fundraising functions. Anne was also involved with activities associated with Ballinagar NS where her family attended school and was a member of the Parents Association there. In the early 1990s Anne suffered heart trouble and underwent a triple by-pass. At that stage her wish was to see her family reared and they were heartened that she saw her wish fulfiled. Anne was also a member of the Midland Cardiac Support Group. Though ill for some time after Christmas no one expected Anne to be called to her heavenly reward so suddenly. She passed away peacefully at her home in Clonmore in the early hours of Saturday, February 28 last. Deceased's remains were removed to the Church of Assumption on Monday evening, March 2 and Solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated on Tuesday morning by Msgnr Thomas Coonan CC, Killeigh. Burial was immediately afterwards to Ballinagar Cemetery. The funeral arrangements were in keeping with her wishes as communicated to her family shortly before her untimely death. The immense popularity of the deceased in the local community was shown by the large attendance at both the removal and funeral Mass. Deepest sympathy is extended to her husband, Noel, sons Kevin, Harry and Paul, daughters, Orla, Lisa and Valerie, son in law, Karl, brothers Pat and Paul, sisters Josie and Pauline, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May she rest in peace Midland Tribune - 18th March 2009 Tweet

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