The passing of Paddy Brangan

The Diary records the death of Paddy Brangan, late of Conroy Park, Kilcullen.

In the years 1976-1978 Paddy built 500 ft of the slope-retaining limestone wall in The Valley. The amount of stone used was 400 tons. He also built the St Brigid's Grotto and the Pond with the Valley opening plaque at the town end of the park.



The work was a tremendous feat of skill and strength as he lifted and pushed the heavy stones into position before setting them into cement. Paddy also lowered the roadside wall bordering the valley from the church to the Jockey Stile to half its original height.

What you see and enjoy today in the Valley Park in Kilcullen 30 years later is the result of Paddy Brangan's skill and hard work.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Jim Collins.