WestCork Mcc

Arrangements for John O’Donovans funeral below:

https://rip.ie/death-notice/john-odonovan-cork-kinsale-635495?fbclid=IwdGRjcAS7TSRwZG9mA2ZkaWQWUKKjih_XzzuCt6a6JoXHMrNmwVYz9WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6I_kEyk3T6uwg2B-JPd0Qznu-r18rEMH3qFXK2VRLwqB_UG__5YE688mmiOQ_aem_92FgKvc5AC3aQA3xjxD9tA

Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11.30am in St. John the Baptist Church, Kinsale. Followed by private cremation - we invite anyone with a motorcycle who would like to join on the journey to Ringaskiddy to come along.

Death Notice of John O'Donovan (Kinsale, Cork) | rip.ie The death has occurred of John O'Donovan of Kinsale, Cork Ireland, on 05/07/2026. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.

Update - Es**rt for Johns Journey Home

We have now left Junction 3, Manor Stone and are continuing John’s final journey home to Clonlea, Kinsale, via the Airport Road.

For those who wish to pay their respects along the route, we expect to arrive back in Kinsale in approximately 1.5 hours.

Update - Es**rt for Johns Journey Home

We have now departed Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, and are making our way to Junction 3, Manor Stone, as John begins his journey home.

For those who wish to pay their respects, we are expected to arrive at Junction 3, Manor Stone between 6:10pm and 6:25pm.

Your presence along John’s journey home, however brief, will be deeply appreciated as we accompany him on this final journey.

Thank you all for your continued thoughts and prayers.

Es**rt for John O’Donovan’s Journey Home – Update

Firstly, thank you all for your patience and understanding while we awaited confirmation of the arrangements.

We can now confirm that riders travelling from Cork will depart Grandons, Glanmire at 12:00 noon today.

John “Plumb” O’Donovan is expected to leave Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown between 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., subject to final hospital arrangements.

Journey details:
• 12:00 noon – Depart Grandons, Glanmire
• Travel to Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown
• Estimated hospital departure: 4:00–4:30 p.m.
• Stop en route home: Manor Stone Service Station (M8 Junction 3)

We warmly invite anyone who wishes to join us in paying their respects and accompanying Plumb on part or all of his final journey home.

Thank you once again for your patience, support, and kindness shown to John, his family, and our club during this difficult time.

We have been informed that John’s time of release from the hospital is still to be confirmed. This means that the es**rt home may take place on Wednesday. We will update at the earliest possible opportunity. We appreciate your patience at this time - thank you for your support.

Es**rt for John O’Donovan’s Journey Home

The West Cork Motorcycle Club will be accompanying our friend John “Plumb” O’Donovan on his journey home from Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown.

Journey details:

* Departing Grandons, Glanmire: Tomorrow (07 July) at 12:00 noon
* Arriving at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown
* Stop en route home: Manorstone Services (M8 Junction 3)

We warmly invite anyone who would like to join us in paying their respects and accompanying Plumb on part or all of his final journey home.

For details regarding the journey, please contact Calum on +353 86 893 5858.

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our dear friend and fellow club member, John “Plumb” O’Donovan.

John was a much-loved character within the West Cork Motorcycle Club and someone who will be deeply missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He was known for his incredible sense of humour and quick wit, his generosity, and his unwavering friendship. No matter where he went, John had a way of making people smile and bringing others together.

John’s dedication to racing was second to none. He worked tirelessly to pursue the sport he loved, putting countless hours into preparing, improving, and giving everything he had on the track. His determined riding style earned him respect from fellow competitors, but it never left the circuit. Once the racing was over, John was always the first to share a laugh, crack a joke, and enjoy the camaraderie that made the racing community so special. That balance of fierce competitor and genuine friend is how so many of us will remember him.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with John’s wife Valerie, children Sean, Libby and Emily, family, loved ones, and all who are mourning his loss at this incredibly difficult time.

Rest easy, Plumb.

Arrangements for James funeral have been shared - https://rip.ie/death-notice/james-walsh-cork-kinsale-635296

James will be lying in repose at Gabriel and O’Donovan’s Funeral Home, Kinsale (Eircode P17WC61) on Sunday evening (5th July) from 5pm followed by prayers at 7pm. (Parking is available in Supervalu Car Park by kind permission - max 2 hours).

Removal from his residence on Monday morning (6th July) at 9.30am to St. Patrick's Cathedral, Skibbereen for Requiem Mass at 12 noon.

The West Cork Motorcycle Club will provide a guard of honour, accompanying James to Skibbereen on Monday. Meeting at Billies, Bandon at 9.30am sharp.

Death Notice of James Walsh (Kinsale, Cork) | rip.ie The death has occurred of James Walsh of Kinsale, Cork Ireland, on 03/07/2026. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.

Update on James’ journey home:

The es**rt is en route towards Cork. We are leaving Lusk now en route to our next stop at Manorstone Junction 3, for anyone who would like to pay their respects.

West Cork Motorcycle Club

Update on James’ journey home:

The es**rt is en route towards Cork. We plan to be in Lusk services in approximately 1 hour, for anyone who would like to pay their respects.

West Cork Motorcycle Club

Es**rt for James’ Final Journey Home

The West Cork Motorcycle Club will be accompanying our friend James on his final journey home from the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast.

Journey details:

* Departing Grandons, Glanmire: 6:00am
* Departing Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast: 11:30am
* Stops en route home:
* Lusk (between M1 Junction 4 and 5)
* Manorstone (Junction 3)

We warmly invite anyone who would like to join us in paying their respects and accompanying James on part or all of his journey home.

For details regarding the Cork departure, please contact Stephen on +353 87 622 3499.