The passing of John Phelan

The Diary has been informed of the death of John (Shorty) Phelan, Maryville, Kildare Town, Co Kildare. Head coach and president of St Brigid's Boxing Club, Kildare Town. Peacefully on 20 March 2025, at St Vincent's Hospital, Athy, in the company of his loving family. 

Sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, sons Willie, Patrick, John and Alan (RIP), daughters Sandra, Sinead, Denise, Karina and Tracey, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sons and daughters in law, sister Bella (Ryan), brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. 

John's funeral took place on Monday 24 March in in St Conleth's Cemetery, Kildare Town. 

Rest in peace.