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Irish Independent
12-05-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Wexford man Tom Carroll was a devoted family man who always stayed true to his Blackwater roots
Tom, the eldest son of the late Denis and Mary Carroll nee Corrigan, was born in June, 1940. A Blackwater man and more importantly a proud Ballyconnigar man; Tom never strayed far from his roots or his love and understanding of nature. He attended Blackwater National School before embarking on a life of farming on the family farm. The sandy, dry land and small fields were a feature of the landscape of Ballyconnigar back then, allowing Tom to nurture his skill of ploughing and working the land. In his youth he enjoyed attending dances across the county and was a member of Macra na Feirme. In 1978 Tom married Rita Byrne of Crosshue, and the arrival of their four children meant they were inseparable while leading a busy and devoted family life together. Despite the hard work, there was always time for fun and family day's out. Tom also loved joking and playing tricks – dressing up for Hallowe'en, April Fool's Day jokes and in latter years Easter Egg Hunts for his grandchildren and their friends. Tom's love of the land and farming was evident throughout his life from milking cows twice daily, knowing their names and individual personalities to trips to the mart becoming a whole day out. His understanding of nature was ahead of his time from the germination of early potatoes to never cutting down a tree without planting at least one more. His lifelong knowledge and respect for the sea, tides and moon phases was never far from his mind, from time spent herring fishing and sea-prizing to understanding that all living creatures come into this world on a rising tide and leave on an ebbing tide. One of his favourite past-times was driving down to the strand to look out at the sea. Tom was a devoted member of St. Brigid's GAA Club Blackwater from his playing days right up to more recently being on the sideline supporting teams of all ages across all codes. From watching countless training sessions at the local pitch to trips to Croke Park supporting our county teams through good and bad days. A post-match analysis was essential - either to celebrate the successes or debate the questionable calls. Tom was an active member of Blackwater Ploughing Match Committee, Blackwater Game Protection Association and in more recent years Blackwater Vintage Club. These all related back to his lifelong love of nature and the land. Tom loved socializing and meeting people; he had a word for all ages and was never first to leave an event. He was well known by all visitors to Blackwater and was renowned for selling early spuds to the bathers (from either Enniscorthy or Dublin)! Family was very close to Tom's heart, and this was evident in the strong relationship with his brother and five sisters. He took pride in being head of the family and always kept in touch with cousins and the wider family circle. His sociable and welcoming nature meant that there was a steady flow of visitors to the family home over the last few weeks of his life. These visits by family members, neighbours and friends were thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated. Tom's family takes great comfort and pride in the fact that he spent his final days at home, as he had wished. They would like to express their gratitude to all who assisted in this being possible. Tom was laid to rest in Blackwater Cemetery on Saturday April 19, following his Funeral Service in St. Brigid's Church. He was interred with his parents Denis and Mary who had passed away in the early 1980's. A beautiful rendition of Horses and Plough was sung by Senan Lillis, Matty Murphy and John Furlong during the burial; a fitting tribute to Tom's years working the land. Tom is mourned by his beloved wife Rita, his daughters Catherine (Vallely), Marion (Murphy) and Oonagh (Rowe) and son Denis. He is also sadly missed by his brother Mike, sisters Margaret (Hawes), Catherine (Howard), Anne (McLoughlin), Mary (Gillespie) and Stasia (Bevan); adored grandchildren Mikey, Tom, Luke, Aidan, Conor, Michael, Tomás, Mary Kate, Orlaith, Finn, Harry; sons in law Sean, Paul and Eddie, daughter in law Siobhán; sisters in law Carmel and the late Annie Walsh, brothers in law Roy, John, Austin, Charlie and Dave; nieces, nephews and extended family, neighbours and friends. Tom's Month's Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. Brigid's Church, Blackwater at 7pm on Saturday May 17. The Mass may also be viewed online on
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Saturday Boredom Busters: April 19th
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — Celebrate the holiday weekend by tracking down Easter eggs. Easter Egg Hunts are taking place in downtown Sioux Falls from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Great Plains Zoo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Sanford Ball Diamonds at the Sanford Sports Complex beginning at 11 a.m. and at Calvary Elite Gymnastics & Tumbling in Tea from 1-3 p.m. The Sioux Falls Comic & Toy Show is a family-friendly event focusing on toys, cosplay, vintage video games, action figures and of course, lot of comic books. It's taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ramkota Exhibit Hall. Admission is $5, free for ages 12 and under. AMC Collective in Sioux Falls is hosting a Spring Magnet Make & Take. Paint or color your wooden magnets featuring Easter and springtime designs from noon to 3 p.m. The cost is $4 per magnet. It's the final day of Spring Fling in downtown Sioux Falls. 27 businesses are taking part in the promotion by offering bargains to customers as well as chances to win $25 gift cards. The City of Sioux Falls Leaf & Branch Drop-off sites are open for the spring. They're located at Lyon Boulevard, south of the fairgrounds and on Chambers Street, near the Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Today's hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday's hours are noon to 5 p.m. The Orpheum Theater in downtown Sioux Falls presents the Easter musical The Passion and the Cross. The performance is at 2 p.m. Sunday's show time is 4 p.m. Tickets go from $15 to $20. Movies playing at the historic State Theater include Funny Farm, rated PG, Bruce Almighty, rated PG-13 and The Departed, rated R. The Wells Fargo CineDome & Sweetman Planetarium at the Washington Pavilion features T-Rex, Mars: The Ultimate Voyage, 3-2-1 Liftoff and Robot Explorers New movie releases playing at a theater near you include Drop, rated PG-13, plus Sinners and The Wedding Banquet, both rated R. The Palace Theatre in Luverne, MN is featuring A Minecraft Movie, rated PG. Showtime is 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. The Stampede hockey team takes on the Waterloo Black Hawks in USHL playoff action at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. The puck drops at 6:05 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Horizon House tenant council members are assisting with annual egg hunt
Horizon House tenant council members are assisting Southern Ohio Healthcare Alliance by filling eggs for one of the largest Easter Egg Hunts in Scioto County. The third annual egg hunt will take place on Friday, April 18 at 1 p.m. and will be held at Porter Township Park in Wheelersburg. Parking will be available at the park, Cornerstone Nazarene Church and Wheelersburg Flea Market Grounds. Scott Akers President of Southern Ohio Healthcare Alliance starts preparing for this hunt several months in advance by purchasing prizes, collecting over 5,000 Easter eggs along with sponsors from different businesses. He offers a bronze, silver and gold sponsorship to defer cost to help with the hunt. There will also be a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. Bring your family along with your basket to collect eggs. The age groups will be newborn-3, 4-6, 7-8 and 9-12 years old.
