Funeral arrangements announced for Kerry sheep shearer killed in farm accident
Breda Lynch from Bonane was known as one of Ireland's top female shearers and she had a significant number of All-Ireland titles to her name. She was highly-regarded in farming circles and her death has been felt across the farming community in South Kerry.
Breda will repose at Finnegan's Funeral Home on Sunday evening, June 22 from 5pm to 8pm. She will arrive at St Fiachna's Church Bonane on Monday, June 23 at 10.30am with Requiem Mass at 11am.
Breda was originally from Coomhola, Bantry but lived in Bonane. She is survived by her two sons Padraig John (PJ) and Denis, as well as her sister Elizabeth and her adored grandchildren Ava, Holly and Tadhg as well as her daughters-in-law Tracy and and Katie and her extended family. She is predeceased by her parents, brother Joe and sister Maureen and husband Patrick.
In the death notice published today the family said they wanted to thank the Air Ambulance and the Emergency Services that attended the scene for the accident on Tuesday evening.
They asked for donations if desired to be made to the Critical Charity who run the Air Ambulance service.
Breda was renowned in the shearing community and at one point in her shearing career had nine All-Ireland titles in a row.
The shearing community across the country are heartbroken following her death. Breda was a regular at competitions in all corners of Ireland.
Her two sons PJ and Denis are also talented shearers and over the years have too claimed glory on the sheep shearing stage and this was something she was proud of.
Tim Creedon of Top of Coom where Breda sheared almost every year and who is a close friend of Breda's described her as 'one of a kind' whose death has caused heart-break across the community.
'Breda was a legend among the shearing community here in Kerry, Ireland, and beyond. She was one of a kind. She was always at our Sheep Shearing Competition every July. She competed in all the categories and was respected by both her male and female competitors. She won the ladies' competition annually for many years but was always encouraging to the young women shearers who shore against her,' he recalled.
Breda will be laid to rest after Requiem Mass on Monday at Kilmocomogue Cemetery in Kealkil.
Gardaí attended the scene just outside Kenmare on Tuesday evening, June 17, 2025 at approximately 5pm. They conducted an investigation at the scene. The HSA is also investing the farm accident.
She was the fourth farmer to die in the area in the past few months in tragic circumstances, including the murder of farmer Mike Gaine.
There was also wide-spread sadness at the death just a month ago of local farmer Joe Quinn also in tragic accident while working.
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Funeral arrangements announced for Kerry sheep shearer killed in farm accident
Breda Lynch from Bonane was known as one of Ireland's top female shearers and she had a significant number of All-Ireland titles to her name. She was highly-regarded in farming circles and her death has been felt across the farming community in South Kerry. Breda will repose at Finnegan's Funeral Home on Sunday evening, June 22 from 5pm to 8pm. She will arrive at St Fiachna's Church Bonane on Monday, June 23 at 10.30am with Requiem Mass at 11am. Breda was originally from Coomhola, Bantry but lived in Bonane. She is survived by her two sons Padraig John (PJ) and Denis, as well as her sister Elizabeth and her adored grandchildren Ava, Holly and Tadhg as well as her daughters-in-law Tracy and and Katie and her extended family. She is predeceased by her parents, brother Joe and sister Maureen and husband Patrick. In the death notice published today the family said they wanted to thank the Air Ambulance and the Emergency Services that attended the scene for the accident on Tuesday evening. They asked for donations if desired to be made to the Critical Charity who run the Air Ambulance service. Breda was renowned in the shearing community and at one point in her shearing career had nine All-Ireland titles in a row. The shearing community across the country are heartbroken following her death. Breda was a regular at competitions in all corners of Ireland. Her two sons PJ and Denis are also talented shearers and over the years have too claimed glory on the sheep shearing stage and this was something she was proud of. Tim Creedon of Top of Coom where Breda sheared almost every year and who is a close friend of Breda's described her as 'one of a kind' whose death has caused heart-break across the community. 'Breda was a legend among the shearing community here in Kerry, Ireland, and beyond. She was one of a kind. She was always at our Sheep Shearing Competition every July. She competed in all the categories and was respected by both her male and female competitors. She won the ladies' competition annually for many years but was always encouraging to the young women shearers who shore against her,' he recalled. Breda will be laid to rest after Requiem Mass on Monday at Kilmocomogue Cemetery in Kealkil. Gardaí attended the scene just outside Kenmare on Tuesday evening, June 17, 2025 at approximately 5pm. They conducted an investigation at the scene. The HSA is also investing the farm accident. She was the fourth farmer to die in the area in the past few months in tragic circumstances, including the murder of farmer Mike Gaine. There was also wide-spread sadness at the death just a month ago of local farmer Joe Quinn also in tragic accident while working.
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