Today Tuesday the 14th March John Nolan was laid to rest. Going into the church people were giving their lovely memories of John. How he used to visit their Houses have a cup of tea and a Cigarette and then go on to the next house for the same. John was well known not only in Ballyfermot, but Clondalkin, Tallaght, Walkinstown, Kilmainham, Inchicore as he went to visit Houses in these areas. There was always a chat and a cup of Tea and a Cigarette going. I heard many people call John a gentleman today, and he was every meaning of that word a GENTLE – MAN. I first came across John as we queued up in line for the Turf down in Lally Road in the early 60s. First word from John was Hello and then have you a Cigarette I could never give the latter because I never smoked, but he always said thank you and passed on to the next person. I think every Garda in all the areas I mentioned along with every Bus Drivers and Conductors knew John. And it was very fitting that he got a Garda escort on his final Journey today. I am sure that Johns first words as he enters the gates of Heaven to meet his Parents and his Brother Joe will be HELLO.
R.I.P. John
Tribute to Memories of Johns through Video By Sean Brennan Ballyfermot Heritage Group
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Seat and Plaque was unveiled at the Ballyfermot Family Resource Centre 30th August 2017 to Remember John Nolan a gentle - man from Kylemore Drive . Who is a Legend in Ballyfermot . When he greeted people his first word was Hello. Thanks to the people of Ballyfermot who donated the money to purchase the Seat and Plaque and a donation of Money to St John of Gods for all Johns Friends there. A special Thanks to Susan Byrne, Jackie Moran Shiels, Matt and all the lads at the Workshop, Frances Gallagher in the Resource Centre and David Dotsy Byrne who organised the event.
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Seat and Plaque was unveiled at the Ballyfermot Family Resource Centre 30th August 2017 to Remember John Nolan a gentle - man from Kylemore Drive . Who is a Legend in Ballyfermot . When he greeted people his first word was Hello. Thanks to the people of Ballyfermot who donated the money to purchase the Seat and Plaque and a donation of Money to St John of Gods for all Johns Friends there. A special Thanks to Susan Byrne, Jackie Moran Shiels, Matt and all the lads at the Workshop, Frances Gallagher in the Resource Centre and David Dotsy Byrne who organised the event.
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Video Link thanks to Sean brennan
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Seat and Plaque was unveiled at the Ballyfermot Family Resource Centre 30th August 2017 to Remember John Nolan a gentle - man from Kylemore Drive . Who is a Legend in Ballyfermot . When he greeted people his first word was Hello. Thanks to the people of Ballyfermot who donated the money to purchase the Seat and Plaque and a donation of Money to St John of Gods for all Johns Friends there. A special Thanks to Susan Byrne, Jackie Moran Shiels, Matt and all the lads at the Workshop, Frances Gallagher in the Resource Centre and David Dotsy Byrne who organised the event.
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Video Link thanks to Sean brennan
www.facebook.com/100001073480724/videos/pcb.1812717858773...
Seat and Plaque was unveiled at the Ballyfermot Family Resource Centre 30th August 2017 to Remember John Nolan a gentle - man from Kylemore Drive . Who is a Legend in Ballyfermot . When he greeted people his first word was Hello. Thanks to the people of Ballyfermot who donated the money to purchase the Seat and Plaque and a donation of Money to St John of Gods for all Johns Friends there. A special Thanks to Susan Byrne, Jackie Moran Shiels, Matt and all the lads at the Workshop, Frances Gallagher in the Resource Centre and David Dotsy Byrne who organised the event.
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