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The death has occurred of

John Brennan

Knocka, Drom

Peacefully at the Mater Hospital, Dublin on July 29th, after a short illness. Beloved brother of Joan, Mary and Ann. Sadly missed by his sisters, nephew Sean, nieces Karen, Emily, Ciara, Orla & Sinead, brothers in law Gwynne & Peter, relatives, neighbours & his many friends among the Sheep Dog Trialling community.

May He Rest In Peace

Reposing in Grey’s Funeral Home, Templemore this Sunday evening from 5PM to 7 PM. Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Drom on Monday at 11.30 AM, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

John’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on

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  1. Michael and Mary Hopkins Castlebar Co Mayo.

    Deepest sympathy to Joan, Mary, & Ann , brother’s in law, nephew ,& nieces, relatives, neighbours, & friends on the sad death of John, may your soul rest in peace. You will be missed from the trials.

  2. John O Dwyer Drom.

    My sincere sympathy to Joan, Mary and Ann on the untimely death of your brother John. May his soul rest in peace.

  3. Kathleen A Meagher Sr

    Sincere sympathy to Joan Mary Ann and family on John’s death RIP . He loved life , caring for the earth , his beloved dogs 🐕and enjoyed the friendship of so many in the dog trialling world .
    May he rest in peace

  4. Michael and Breda Ryan

    Sincere sympathy to Joan Mary Ann and family on John’s passing may he rip.

  5. Tom, Mairead, Aoibhe & Kayleigh O Sullivan

    Sincere condolences to John’s family.
    He was a great friend, mentor and competitor on the trial field.
    His wit, humour and straight talking attitude will be greatly missed.
    Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam

  6. Aileen Delaney Drom.

    I am so sorry to hear of the passing of John. Thinking of you all and keeping you in my prayers at this difficult time. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

  7. Maura Maher, Rossmore

    Sincerest sympathy to Joan, Mary and Ann and extended family on the untimely death of John. May he rest in peace.

  8. James Ryan Cronovone House, Borrisoleigh.

    Sincere sympathy to Johns family on his passing from your good friend through the sheepdogs. May John rest in peace.

  9. Michael coonan new row Temple more

    Sincere sympathy to the joan Mary and Ann on the passing of John intelligent quiet spocken person May he rest in peace

  10. Tom & Marie Kennedy

    Sincere condolences to John’s family, may he rest in peace.

  11. Jackie Cahill T D

    Sincere sympathy to the Brennan family on the death of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace

  12. Marion

    Sincere condolences to Joan Mary Ann and family on the passing of John. Remembering you all in my prayers.

  13. Michael O Dwyer Drom

    My sincere sympathy to Joan, Mary, Ann and the extended Brennan family on the untimely passing of John. May his soul rest in peace.

  14. JJ & Attracta Cahill,

    Deepest Sympathies to John’s family on the sad passing of John. May he rest in peace.

  15. David Cahill

    Sincere sympathy to John’s family …He loved to chat about Tipp hurling , but it was his dogs he loved best ..Rest in peace John ..David Cahill

  16. David Cahill

    Sincere sympathy to John’s family..He loved to talk about Tipp hurling, but it was his dogs he loved most of all ..David Cahill

  17. Jim & Anne Kelly, Commonaline, Cappawhite

    Sincerely sympathy to you Mary and the extended family on the death of your beloved brother John. May he rest in peace.

  18. Donie Anderson,

    Sincere Sympathy to all John’s Family at this sad time, his memories will live on the Trials Field for ever

  19. Tom and Margaret Deegan Sorrelhill,

    Sincere sympathy to Joan, Mary ,Ann and extended family on the death of your brother John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  20. Rose & Rosie Younge. The Ragg

    Sincere sympathy to Joan, Mary, Ann & your families. May John have a well deserved bed in Heaven.

  21. John and Mairead Fogarty Drom .

    Deepest sympathy to Mary Ann and Joan and family on the passing of John .May his soul rest in Eternal peace.

  22. Eugene and Eileen Feeney, Sligo

    Sincere sympathy to John’s sisters and all the Brennan family on his sad death. May his soul rest in peace.

  23. Sr Concepta O’Brien PBVM

    Sympathy to Mary Joan and Anne on John’s death May he rest in peace

  24. Thomas Troy ,Drom

    My sincere sympathy to Joan ,Mary ,Ann and extended family on the death of John .May his kind and gentle soul Rest In Peace .

  25. Michael and Caitriona Fogarty(Heaney)

    My deepest sympathy to Mary, Joan, Ann and all the Brennanfamily on your loss. May John RIP

  26. Dai and Anne Davey, Bannow

    Deepest sympathy to Joan, Mary and Anne on the death of your brother John. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

  27. Dai and Anne Davey, Wexford

    Deepest sympathy to Joan and your sisters on the sad passing of your brother John. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

  28. Joan Dillon

    Sincere sympathy to Joan, Mary & Ann on the sudden passing of John.May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  29. Joan Dillon Lucan

    Sincere sympathy to Joan, Mary & Ann on the sudden passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  30. Mary Ryan & Family, Drom

    Deepest sympathy to Joan, Mary, Ann, Gwynne, Peter & John’s nephew & nieces on his untimely passing.
    For many years John’s sheepdogs have been part of our family farm.
    May John rest in peace.

  31. Michael Lowry TD

    I extend my sincere condolences to the members of the Brennan family, to their extended family members and many friends and to all who mourn the passing of John.

    May his soul rest in eternal peace.

  32. Sr Breeda Walsh

    Sincere sympathy to Mary, Joan and Ann on the death of your brother John. May he rest in peace.

  33. Katie Sadlier, Rossmore.

    Sincere sympathy to all of John’s family ,neighbours & friends. John will be remembered as a true gentleman, May he rest peace.

  34. Ann Marie Quinn (Sr).

    Sincere Sympathy to Mary , Joan , Ann and extended family on John’s death .May he rest in peace

  35. Mary Buckley Maher

    My deepest sympathy Joan Mary Ann and families on the passing of John May he Rest In Peace

  36. Jim O'Doherty

    Sincere Sympathy to John’s Sisters & Family on the Sad Passing of John. May he Rest in Peace

  37. John & Kathleen Nesbitt

    Sincere sympathy to Joan, Mary and Anne and their families on John’s untimely sad passing. May he rest in peace.

  38. Hanora Cahill Connery

    Sincere sympathy to all the Brennan family and relatives on the death of John. May he rest in peace.
    From all the Cahills in Drom

  39. John &Mary Callanan The Ragg

    Sincere sympathy to the Brennan family on the sad passing of John May he rest in peace

  40. Johnny & Brigid Carey, Kilfithmone.

    Sincere sympathy to all the family on the death of John. May he rest in peace.

  41. Tommy & Lucy Brennan, Ardee, Co. Louth

    Sincere condolences to John’s family. He was one of life’s gentlemen and will be sorely missed in the trialling world. May he rest in peace

  42. Oliver and Carmel Quinn

    Sincere sympathy to Mary Joan Ann and extended family on the very sad passing of John, fond memories of a very gentle man.

  43. Carmel & Milo O’Brien, Camp, Tralee, Co. Kerry

    Sincere sympathies to the extended Brennan family on the passing of John. He was a gentleman to all and will be hugely missed from the sheepdog trials. Thinking of you all at this time. May John rest in peace.

  44. Nora Kelly, Abbey Court, Limerick.

    Sincere sympathy Mary on the sad passing of your brother John, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

  45. Margaret Troy, Drom.

    Deepest sympathy to Joan,Mary and Ann and all the families on the death of John . So sorry to hear of his passing.May John Rest In Peace.

  46. Michael and Ann Ryan, Drom

    Deepest sympathy to the Brennan family on the passing of John. May John Rest In Peace.

  47. HENRY &ROSEMARY YOUNG.TEMPLEMORE

    Sincere Sympathy Is Extended To Mary, Joan ,Ann, And The Brennan Family On The Untimely Passing Of One Of Nature’s Genlemen In Their Brother John. May He Rest In Peace And May Heaven Be His Eternal Home.

  48. Ann Kiely and Family.

    Sincere sympathy to the Brennan Family on the death of John. May he rest in peace.

  49. Jimmy & Dolores Hennessy Loughmore

    Deepest sympathy to Joan Mary Ann & extended Brennan family on the passing of John R.I.P.

  50. Josephine, Joan & Michael Ryan, Coolawn, Borrisoleigh,

    Deepest sympathy to Joan, Mary, Anne, Gwynn, Peter & John’s nephew & nieces & cousins. May John Rest In Peace.

  51. Esther & Toddy Lambe

    Sincere sympathy to John’s family at this very sad time.
    His legacy in the sheepdog trialing world will not be forgotten.
    Rest in peace John.

  52. Irish Sheepdog Trials Association

    Sincere sympathy to John’s family and friends. He will be fondly remembered by all of those in the sheepdog community. May he rest in peace.

  53. The Kiely family Borrisoleigh.

    Sincere sympathy to the Brennan family. May John rest in peace.

  54. From the Flood family, Clonroche, Wexford.

    Deepest sympathy is extended to the Brennan family on the passing of John. May he Rest in Peace.

  55. Paddy and Mary Joyce

    Sincere sympathy to the Brennan family on the death of John. May he Rest In Peace. Paddy and Mary Joyce, Clonmore.

  56. Pj and Harry Lupton Borris in Ossory

    Sincere sympathy to Joan, Mary,Ann and extended family. R.I.P. John

  57. Annie Percy Talavera

    Sincere sympathy to the Brennan family on John’s passing.

  58. Margaret & Anne Bourke Loughisle

    Deepest sympathy to Joan, Mary, Ann & families on the passing of John R.I.P.

  59. The Quinlan family. Ciamaltha Meadows, Nenagh

    Sincere sympathy to the Brennan family and extended family on the death of John. May John rest in peace.

  60. Marian Moloney (nee Ryan niece of the lade Rodge Shop Drom Ballyphilip nenagh

    Sympathy to John sisters on the sad passing of John R.I.P

  61. Bill & Anna Corcoran, Templemore

    Deepest sympathy to the Brennan family on the death of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  62. Gerard Egan, Roscommon

    Sincere sympathies to the Brennan Family on the passing of John. A gentleman with a passion for dogs and GAA. May he rest in peace.

  63. Seamus and Monica Butler, Annfield.

    Sincere sympathy to Joan, Mary, Ann and all the Brennan family on the death of John. May John rest in peace.

  64. Tom& Angela Ryan. Limerick

    Sincere sympathy to all the Brennan family on the untimely death of John. May he rest in peace.

  65. John and Joan Kelly, Ballygriffin , Golden

    Deepest sympathy to Mary on the sad passing of your brother John.May he rest in peace.den ……..

  66. John and Julie Hassett, Barnane.

    Sincere sympathy to all the Brennan family on the sad passing of John, May he rest in peace.

  67. Kinnanes Upperchurch

    Our condolences to the Brennan family extended families and friends on the passing of your beloved John at this difficult time. Eternal rest to John. ‘Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam’. Niamh Siobhan Jimmie Fergal Eavan and family. Kinnanes. Upperchurch Village.

  68. Pat,and Marian Hally Lupton

    Sincere sympathy to Joan,Mary and Ann and extended family. Thinking of you all at this sad difficult time. R.I.P. John.

  69. Pat Russell

    Deepest sympathy to all the Brennan family on the passing of John at such an early age. Leaba i measc na Naomh go raibh aige

  70. Arthur Campion

    My Sincere Sympathy to the Brennan Family on the sad and untimely passing of John May his gentle soul rest in peace

  71. John Connolly

    Condolences to all of John’s family on his untimely passing. Great memories of John attending Dog Trialls throughout the years.

  72. Tony Kearins Sligo.

    Condolences to all of John’s family on his sad passing. A true Gentleman. Rest in peace John.

  73. Sr. Maria Kelly

    Deepest sympathy to Mary, Joan, Ann, and all the extended Brennan family on the sad passing of your beloved John.
    You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time and may his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

  74. Willie and Therese Ryan, Drom

    Deepest condolences to the Brennan family on John’s death. He was a gentleman. RIP

  75. Pat and Mary Scanlan Barnane

    Sincere sympathy to the Brennan family on the sad passing of John May he rest in peace

  76. Caitríona Cahill

    My sincere sympathy to Sr. Mary, Ann and Joan, and all the Brennan Family on the death of your brother John. May he rest in peace. Caitríona Cahill Pallashill.

  77. Margaret Cleary Hogan, Birr

    Sincere sympathy to Joan, Mary and Ann. May John’s soul rest in peace with his parents and relatives.

  78. sr miriam o byrne

    sympathy to anne,mary and joan, thinking of you all at this sad time,your thoughts are in our prayers

  79. joe and Margaret Burke borris in ossory co Laois.

    Condolences to the family and friends of John always nice to have a chat with.

  80. Gene & Marie O Brien. Camp Tralee.

    Sincere sympathy to all the Brennan family on the sad passing of John. May he Rest In Peace.

  81. Anne & Dave Cunningham, Drom.

    Sincere sympathy to Joan, Mary, Ann & extended family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

  82. Michael and Mary Brennan Killavinogue Clonmore

    Deepest sympathy to the Brennan family on the passing of John May he RIP

  83. Kitty Byrne Heeney Dungarvan Waterford

    My sincere condolence on the passing of John may he Rip

  84. All your friends on the Sheepdog Trialling circuit.

    Deep sympathy to the Brennan Family. A marvellous sportsman and a major loss on the Sheepdog Trials circuit. May he rest in peace.

  85. Matty and Mauree Ryan

    Sincere sympathy to Mary, Joan, Anne and families on the passing of John.R.I.P.

  86. Joan brennan and brothers ex/ Dovea. Thurles

    sincere sympathy to all the Brennan family .May john rest in peace.

  87. Tom & Rosarie Maher Kylemore Castleiney

    Deepest sympathy to Joan,Ann & Mary on the passing of your brother John.May his gentle soul rest in it peace.

  88. Sr. Mary Kelly

    Sympathy, prayers and support to Mary, Joan, Anne and extended family on the sad passing of John. May he be welcomed home by Larry and Mary and rest in peace.

  89. Jim MacNamara

    Sincere sympathy to the Brennan family on the death of John. May he Rest In Peace.

  90. Maeve O’Hair, Loughmore.

    My sympathy to the Brennan family on the passing of John. He was witty, intelligent and kind. May he rest in peace.

  91. Michael & Kathleen Cahill

    Sincere sympathy to Joan, Ann & Mary on the sad death of John. May he rest in peace.

  92. Jerry and Kennedy Drom.

    Sincere sympathy to Joan Mary Ann and the extended Brennan family on the sad death of John, may his soul rest in peace.

  93. Timmy and Sheila Delaney (Harkin)Borrisoleigh.

    Deepest sympathy to Ann and all the Brennnan family on the death of your brother John. May he rest in peace.

  94. Clodagh Crotty, Burncourt

    Sincere sympathy to John’s family, may he rest in peace.

  95. Paudie kennedy rearcross co tipperary

    Sincere sympathy to the Brennan family on John’s passing may he rest in peace

  96. Fitz and Kay Ryan, Ileigh

    Sincere sympathy to Joan, Mary, Ann and the Brennan family on the sad passing of John, RIP. He was a gentleman and a loyal colleague in Borrisoleigh BNS. At dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal dílis.

  97. Michael and Celia McGrath Knocka Sincere sympathy to John's family on his passing may he rest in peace

    Sincere sympathy to the John’s family on his death may he rest in peace

  98. Kevin O'Regan

    Sincere sympathy to the Brennan family. Rest in peace John.

  99. Anne and Brendan McNamara

    Our sincere sympathy to the Brennan family

  100. Hyland Family Skeheenarinky

    Sincere sympathy to John’s family, may he rest in peace

  101. PJ & Dympna Ryan, Kilvilcorris, Drom

    Sincere sympathies to John’s family on his very sad passing. May he rest in peace

  102. John and Nuala Heeney Thurles

    Deepest sympathy to the Brennan family on the passing of John. May John rest in peace

  103. Lar & Nora O'Brien,Coolgorth.

    Sincere sympathy to the Brennan family on the sad passing of John. May his soul rest in peace.

  104. James & Joan Ryan Connells Cross Drom Templemore

    Sincere sympathy to the Brennan family on the death of John. RIP

  105. Catherine Corcoran & James Farrelly, Templemore

    Deepest condolences to the Brennan family on the passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  106. John Kiely - Knocka Drom

    Sincerest sympathy to Joan, Mary and Ann and extended family on the untimely death of John. May he rest in peace.

  107. Mairin McGrath

    Sincere sympathy to Mary, Joan, Ann, Gwynne, Pete and your extended families on the nntimely death of John rip. My prayers are with you all at this sad time. May you rest in peace John.

  108. Anne and Brendan McNamara

    Sincere sympathy from Anne and Brendan McNamara Drom

  109. Enda and Margaret Walsh, The Ragg.

    Condolence to the Brennan Family at this sad time.
    Always enjoyed John’s skill with the sheepdogs.
    Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

  110. Denis and Mary Bourke Coolkennedy

    Sincere sympathy to the Brennan family on the sad passing of John.May his gentle soul rest in peace. D

  111. The Heaney Family, Knocka Drom

    Sincere sympathy to the Brennan family on the death of John. His presence will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace.

  112. Jer and Teresa Brett

    Our sympathies to the Brennan family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

  113. Liam and Margaret Costigan, Clonakenny

    Sincere sympathy to the Brennan family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace

  114. Marina Lewis’s relatives from Russia

    Dear Joan, Ann and Mary please accept our sincere condolences. Rest in peace dear John.

  115. Tim & Monica O'Sullivan, Killarney.

    To Ann, Joan, Mary and all the extended members of the Brennan family, please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your brother, John.
    May he rest in peace.

  116. staff of Scoil Naomh Cualán, Borrisoleigh (formerly St Patrick's BNS)

    Sincere sympathies to the Brennan family on the passing of John from all the staff of Scoil Naomh Cualán, Borrisoleigh (formerly St Patrick’s BNS) May he rest in peace.

  117. Breda Kennedy and family The county bar Thurles

    Deepest sympathy to Joan Mary Ann and their families on the passing of john may he rest in peace

  118. willie lowry fishmoyne .

    my deepest sympathy to the brennan family on the sad passing of john may he rest in peace .

  119. Paddy & Lorraine Clarke

    Sincere sympathy to Joan, Mary & Ann and the extended Brennan family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

  120. The Quirke Family, Glanworth

    Our Sympathy to the Brennan family on the death of John. May he rest in peace. From the family of Tom Quirke, Glanworth, from the sheep dog trialing circuit. Ann, Tomas & Marguerite.

  121. Judy & Kathleen Keane, Dingle & Castlelegregory, Co. Kerry.,

    Deepest sympathy to the Brennan family on the death of John, may he rest in peace.

  122. Pat and Kathleen Cusack

    Our sincere sympathy to Joan,Mary ,Ann and all the extended Brennan Family on the death of John.
    May he rest in peace.

  123. Ger & Catherine Kennedy kilfithmone

    Condolences to the Brennan family R. I. P

  124. Michael Harty and All at Central Auctions

    Condolences to John’s sisters and extended family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

  125. Charlie Pam & Ivor Wallace. Richmond, Templemore.

    Our deepest sympathy to the Brennan Family on the death of John. May he rest in peace.

  126. Frank Donnellan sixmilebridge Co Clare

    Deepest sympathy to John’s sisters and the Brennan family on the death of John.A true gentleman and honour to have known him.Rest in peace 🐶

  127. Michael Hyland

    Deepest sympathies to the Brennan family on the sad passing of John. May he rest in peace.

  128. Conor Ryan & family, Drom/Killeagh Co. Cork

    Condolences to all the Brennan family. John was a gentleman. May he rest in peace.

  129. Leo and Monica Dooley

    Deepest sympathy to Mary, Ann, Joan and all the Brennan Family on the sudden passing of John. May he rest in peace.

  130. Pat and Tony Owen,Annascaul,Kerry

    So sorry to just recently learn of John’s passing.We extend our belated and deepest sympathy to his family. Our lovely collie Mossie was from his beautiful Gem. It was a privilege to have met John. May he rest in peace and with all his collies.

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