The late Thomas Redmond The tightly knit community of Carnew was shocked by the news of the sudden death of one of its popular sons, Thomas Redmond, at the young age of 43 years. Sport loving Thomas, who was living in an apartment in Bunclody for the last six years, dropped dead in his home while watching a soccer match on television. For his part Thomas Redmond was a keen sportsman himself and played hurling and football with his native Carnew teams in his younger days. He played with Carnew teams form juvenile to senior as a midfield anchor man and his many medals and trophies were testimony to his skill and prowess on the playing fields. Thomas also played for the club in Bunclody for a few years and members of that club provided a guard of honour at the funeral home for the removal of his remains to Carnew Church. Carnew GAA Club members provided the guard of honour at the Church. Some 32 years ago Thomas Redmond was involved in a serious car accident and was lucky to come out of it alive. He was unconscious for a couple of months before he recovered his health. Thomas Redmond was very fond of life and was very helpful and obliging. He did a lot of work with juveniles in the Carnew Club. Thomas Redmond served his tome as a fitter welder in New Ross, where he also played on local soccer teams. He then worked for Denis Jordan Clohamon, until he had his accident. Though he lived in Bunclody, his native Carnew was dear to his heart and scarcely a day passed without him visiting Carnew. He was in Carnew on the morning he died. He did great work in keeping both Bunclody and Carnew tidy and free of litter. Burial took place in Tomacork Cemetery after Requiem Mass celebrated by Fr Martin Casey, PP, with the huge turnout of mourners testifying to the high regard in which Thomas and his family are held in the community. He is survived and mourned by his parents, Michael and Susan, Ballingate, Carnew; three brothers, Michael, Andrew and Fintan; two sisters, Geraldine and Susan; nieces and nephews and relatives and friends. Courtesy of The Wicklow People 29 June 2006 Tweet

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