By Diarmaid Doherty
The death has taken place of Dan McTeague, Gortnamóna, Glencar Road, Letterkenny.
Aged 91, Dan was a much respected and very well known member of the community.
He will be fondly remembered as one of the county’s most talented singers having been a leading member of the St. Eunan’s Cathedral choir for a long number of years.
His rendition of the Christmas classic, ‘Oh Holy Night’ has become legendary and congregations looked forward every year to hearing Dan perform the song from the altar at St. Eunan’s Cathedral. It made Christmas that bit more special for everyone.
His death will be met with deep sadness by all who knew him, particularly those with whom he sang in choirs and concerts over a quite brilliant musical career.
Originally from Main Street in Letterkenny, Dan was involved in a host of community groups and activities during his lifetime. He was a talented footballer and played with Letterenny Rovers in the old Summer Cups. He always maintained a deep love for sport.
Dan and Bernie McTeague, Letterkenny pictured with their grandchildren.
He worked for many years as a rep with Jacob’s Biscuits and through his work, made many connections and friends all over Donegal.
He celebrated his 90th birthday in November 2023 and last December, the McTeague family featured in the pages of the Donegal News as Dan’s beloved wife Bernie turned 90.
Funeral arrangements:
Reposing at his late residence today, Thursday, from 5pm to 9pm and on Friday from 5pm to 9pm where you are most welcome to pay your respects, concluding with Rosary on both nights.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Requiem Mass on Saturday, at 1pm in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, which can be viewed live on the link www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations if wished to The Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
Cherished and much loved, Dan will be sadly missed by his wife Bernie, his children, Ethna, Fidelma, Geraldine, Kate, Josie, Joan and Paddy, sons-in-law, Mark, Fergus and Paddy, daughter-in-law, Marie, his beloved grandchildren, Catherine, Seamus, Aoife, Breifne, Ellen, Dan, Conall, Euan, Matthew, Eimear, Orlaith, Ciara and Aisling, nephews, nieces, neighbours and many great friends.
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