An Ennis businessman has been described as a gentle, kind man with the wisdom of time, who put a smile on everyone’s face.
Tributes are being paid to Jack Heaslip, who’s passed away this week, a day after his 96th birthday. He’s been laid to rest in Drumcliffe Cemetery, following mass in Ennis Cathedral this morning.
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He’s survived by his daughters Therese and Rosalie, sons Seán and Francis, family and friends.
A native of Kilkenny, Jack ran Heaslips shop on O’Connell Street, which was established in the 1960’s and became one of the town centre’s most well-known faces.
Former O’Connell Street trader, Mary Kelly says Jack was a very special man.
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