Well-respected author, Frank O'Donoghue is being warmly remembered following his death on Tuesday, September 3rd.
Originally hailing from Bishopstown, Co. Cork before making Tramore his home, Frank penned several historical books which have joined many family libraries around the county.
Frank is remembered for 'The 5-minute Bell: History of the Tramore Train 1853-1960,' 'Going to the Pictures' which was published in collaboration with Andy Kelly, and 'On This Day Volume One. Stories of Waterford's 1,100 years' in collaboration with Julian Walton.
These books are still widely requested, particularly around Christmas time.
In addition to his poignant and informative works, Frank served as a councillor on the Tramore Town Commissioners Town Council.
Contributing to Waterford was of particular importance to Frank, and as one of the founding members of Waterford Childcare Centre, he became the Chair of the Board of Directors 30 years ago.
Significant tributes have been made to the late author, with people remembering him as 'a big hearted, warm and generous person, with a great willingness to help others.'
He is remembered as 'a great ambassador for Waterford and Tramore,' a man who loved a hearty game of tennis, 'a sincere and equitable friend, and ' great company and full of mischief.'
Frank is survived by his wife Anna, and children, David, Stephen, Vincent, Gavin, Valerie and Shirley and medical carers.
Frank will be reposing at Falconer's Funeral Home, Riverstown, Tramore, Co. Waterford on Friday, the 6th of September, from 6pm to 8pm.
Frank's Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday, the 7th of September, at 10 am at The Church of the Holy Cross, Tramore, Co. Waterford.
Immediately after Frank will be laid to rest in St. Declan's Cemetery.
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