THERE WAS a large gathering at Enniscorthy Cathedral yesterday (Monday) morning as the local community gathered to mourn the loss of a much loved character in the form of Myra Kinsella. An extremely well-known and well-liked member of the community, Myra was part of the fabric of the town along with her husband Jim with whom she ran The Jewellery Centre in Market Square for over 30 years before closing up last year.
Myra sadly passed away on Friday, leaving behind her heartbroken husband and six loving children Edel, Lia, Sheila, Thomás, Jim and Sinéad.
There was a massive gathering at St Aidan’s Cathedral on Monday morning as people from all over the district gathered to pay their respects and bid one last final farewell to Myra. Husband Jim spoke lovingly of soul-mate with whom he would’ve celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on Saturday.
Jim spoke of Myra’s love of family and how she would do anything to fix any little problem any of her six children may be having. He said she was extremely house proud and loved her garden. A massive hurling fan, Jim said that his wife was a Wexford fanatic and they spent many great days together watching the boys in purple and gold.
“Life is full of ups and downs,” he said. “Among the ups were watching Wexford together up in Croke Park. We were there in ’96 when they did the big job. Then there are bad times too, like today when I have to walk her down the aisle one last time. There’s good and bad and that’s just the problem with life.”
Following a beautiful funeral ceremony, Myra was taken to her final resting place at Enniscorthy cemetery.
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Myra and Jim Kinsella outside their jewelley shop in the Market Square. Pic: John Walsh