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Rest in Peace Norah Holohan
Tributes have poured in on RIP.ie after a woman from Carlow sadly passed away recently.
Norah Holohan from Carlow Town sadly passed away on January 10th 2026 suddenly but peacefully at her home.
Dearly loved mother of Jeff Moran and Kate (Moran) Curran, adored granny of Elliott, Freddie, Bláithín and Barra and cherished sister of Willie, Paddy, Eddie, Anne (Burke), Dick, Mary (Walsh), Kathleen and Gerard. Sadly missed by her loving son, daughter, brothers, sisters, son-in-law Nathan, daughter-in-law Laura, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, Jeff and Kate’s father Gerry, uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews, nieces, Don, Declan, Darren and the extended Sheehan family, relatives, colleagues and friends of Holy Family Parish, Askea and her many friends.
Heartfelt messages have been left on RIP.ie, from those who knew and fondly remembered Norah with one mourner writing,
"I was deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden and untimely passing of Norah. Norah was a person of exceptional ability, a highly capable and effective administrator which came to the fore in her time as the long serving Parish Secretary in Askea - a title which doesn’t adequately do justice to the role and influence she had on parish life there. She was a consequential person and in terms of the work she did is truly irreplaceable.
On a personal level, I was honoured and glad to regard her as a friend - someone who was reliable and trustworthy, and I enjoyed her intelligence and wit whilst sharing her company on numerous social occasions.
Norah, may you now rest in peace - your work is done. You have left an example of hard work and dedication to parish life for others to follow".
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Rainbows Ireland said, "We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Norah. For many years, Norah has been was a pillar of support within Rainbows Ireland giving time, energy, and compassion especially as part of the Rainbows team in Co Carlow.
"Norah's dedication, kindness, and unwavering commitment made a lasting difference to the Rainbows service and in turn to so many children and young people.
"Please accept the sympathy of everyone in Rainbows Ireland. Our heartfelt thoughts are with you and your family, and we hope you find comfort in knowing how deeply valued and appreciated Norah was by Rainbows Ireland".
"We are shocked and saddened at the sudden and untimely death of Norah. Sincere condolences to all her family. Her loss will be keenly felt, not only by her family and friends but also by the entire community of Askea Parish. May Norah rest in peace," another person said.
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