Sadness as moment of silence observed in Kildare County Council meeting

A moment of silence was observed at the start of a Kildare County Council meeting in memory of one councillor's late mother.

Mayor of the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District (MD), Fianna Fáil Cllr Noel Heavey, explained to his fellow councillors today (February 18) that Fine Gael Cllr Kevin Duffy was unable to make the latest MD meeting, as his mother had passed away earlier this week.

As such, a moment of silence was observed in memory of his late mother.

Following this moment of silence, Mayor Heavey said a well-known Irish message of condolence: "Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí."

In addition, on RIP.ie, the Minister of Agriculture (and Cllr Duffy's party colleague), Martin Heydon TD, was among those who paid tribute to his mother's memory.

He said: "My sincere condolences to Kevin and all the Duffy family on the sad passing of Sadie.

"May your memories of her as a loving mother, grandmother and friend bring you comfort in the times ahead."

Minister Heydon concluded by saying: "Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam."

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DEATH NOTICE

The death has occurred of Sarah (Sadie) Duffy (née Brophy), late of Main Street in Monasterevin and Lough, Portarlington.

Sadie passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

She is predeceased by her husband Louis, parents James and Christine, her infant brother Patrick, sister Elizabeth and brother Matt. Cherished mother of Patrick, Anne, Louis, Paul, Brian and Kevin.

Sadie will be sadly missed by her daughter's in-law Anna, Tina, Liz and Lisa-Marie and her son in-law Thomas and her many grandchildren.

Deeply regretted by her sisters Maura and Christina, her brothers Sean and Seamus, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relative's neighbours and large circle of friends. 

May Sadie Rest In Peace.

The late Sarah (Sadie) Duffy (née Brophy), who was the mother of Fine Gael Cllr Kevin Duffy

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