On Friday , May 24th the death took place of Fr. Ned Corridan , a son of Knockmaol and more recently of Killarney. Fr. Ned was
ordained in Maynooth in 1952 and spent a few years in Salford ,
England before taking up a short few appointments in Moyvane , Ballybunion , Tousist & Tralee.
In 1957 he was appointed to the staff at St Brendan’s
College, Killarney where he remained until 1974. Many students will remember Fr. Ned
as a Greek teacher. He had a great
interest in the classics of Greek & Latin and was well versed in the
writings of Homer.
In 1974, Fr. Ned was appointed as curate to Ballylongford
Parish where he served for nine years, before crossing the County bounds to
Millstreet where he served for thirteen years. He
then had two short spells in Firies and Kenmare before his retirement in
2005.
Fr Ned was well respected as a tireless worker. He was
diligent about home visitations, care of the housebound and visitation to
Primary schools. His hobby was walking and he covered many miles every week.
While he was a serious classical scholar, he had a way with words and a great
sense of humour. He was a very sincere and dedicated priest and he will be remembered
for his kindness and thoughtfulness in the Diocese of Kerry for fifty three
years.
Removal of Fr. Ned’s remains took place on Sunday, May 26th
to St Brigid’s Church, Duagh. Requiem
mass was celebrated on Monday at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in Springmount
Cemetery , Duagh…the resting place of his parents and hundreds of Corridans
before him. He is survived by his sister Peg and younger brother Tom (who
resides in England) as well as his
nieces and nephew and extended family
MAY HE REST IN
PEACE
