The death has occurred of Maura Bourke (née Broderick), mother of Pat and John Bourke, Veterinary Surgeons in NCW.

Newcastle West RFC offer our deepest sympathy to Pat Bourke, a former player, coach and Chairman of Newcastle West RFC and currently Promoter and member of Lotto Committee.

Maura died on 6th September 2021, peacefully, at St Catherine's Nursing Home, in the company of her family. Pre-deceased by her husband Michael and brothers Sean and Danny. Deeply regretted by her sons Pat, John and Mike, daughters Bridget (Lunn), Leonora (Murphy), brothers Patsy and Larry, sister Eileen (Shanahan), daughters-in-law Mary, Fiona and Julianne, sons-in-law Mathew and Declan, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

In accordance with Government guidelines, a private funeral Mass will take place in the Church of The Immaculate Conception, Newcastle West, on Friday, 10th September, at 11.30am for family and close friends. Burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery. Mass will be live streamed on: https://youtu.be/KtcLhw5RfT8