The passing of Paddy Downey

The Diary has been informed of the death of Paddy Downey Snr, in Dundalk, Co Louth.

Paddy worked in New Abbey Stud, Kilcullen, until his retirement 17 years ago, when he returned to his wife's home area of Dundalk.

His son's Anthony and Paddy are home from Australia, as are his daughters Mary from London and Gabrielle from Holland.

We extend our condolences to them all in their loss.

Paddy is reposing at his home in Mountbagnal, Riverstown, Dundalk. Removal on this Monday evening at 5.45pm to St Mary’s Church, Lordship, arriving at 6.30pm. Funeral on Tuesday, after 11am Mass, to Lordship Cemetery.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.