Man (61) who died of brain haemorrhage to be remembered in Kerry fundraiser

Tragically however the 61-year old suffered a brain haemorrhage while attending his uncle’s funeral in Tipperary in May of this year and spent his final days at the hospital.

As chairman of Iveragh Vintage Club Myles not only ensured a very successful annual field day every year but an event that helped local charities.

Prior to his death the club had nominated the local hospital St Anne’s Community Hospital as a beneficiary for this year funds and now his family want to ensure one of his final decisions in the club will be honoured and help the facility that helped Myles and his family during what was a very difficult time.

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For his wife Brenda this is hugely important as she said the hospital did so much for all of them after Myles suddenly became ill.

"It allowed his 88-year old mother and his daughter who travelled from Sydney and all the rest of the family to say their goodbyes to Myles with respect and dignity,” explained Brenda and for this they are eternally grateful.

Myles was loved in the community and in the club and his funeral earlier this year was one of the biggest in the area in a long time.

Now the much loved husband, father, neighbour and friend, will be remembered at the annual Iveragh Vintage Club field day in Waterville this weekend.

"Myles loved everything vintage and he loved his club, he also loved people and was a proud Dromid man as well as a great family man,” says Brenda and all these traits will be remembered as the club unite to honour him.

It will be a poignant weekend for Brenda but a special one and to ensure that Myles is honoured the club have ensured a great day out for all the family with a host of events that Myles himself would have been proud to organise.

These will include of course a fine display of vintage machinery and vehicles as well as music, dancing and entertainment for children including a bouncy castle. Even ‘Tina Turner’ is making a special appearance for the day.

There will also be sheaf throwing and sheep shearing and local groups and organisations will also be in attendance including the Skellig Bee Keepers Association and Garraí Glas Heritage Farm.

Breda is urging everyone to attend and help support the local hospital and remember Myles.

Iveragh Club’s Field day takes place this Sunday, July 20.