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Death of Joe Hannon

Joe Hannon, well-known racing man and father of commentator, Jerry, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his family at 4.25 this morning, following a lengthy illness. May he rest in peace.

Funeral arrangements are - leaving O'Carroll's funeral home Listowel town at 7.30 tomorrow evening, Tuesday. Burial the following day, Wednesday, after 11 o'clock Mass in St Mary's Church, Listowel.

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