There is deep sadness within the Donegal following the passing of Kian Gillespie, Meenavean, Carrick.
Beloved son of Kevin and Teresa, Kian will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his heartbroken parents, his brother Darren (Jared), his sister Leanne, his Aunts, Uncles, cousins and a wide circle of relatives and friends.
Kian played football for his local club, Naomh Columba, and they expressed their sadness of his passing.
“Everyone at Naomh Columba is deeply shocked and heartbroken at the news of the tragic passing of our Club player, Kian Gillespie
“Kian was one of our own, a young man who wore the jersey, shared the dressing room and was part of the life of our club. He came from a family so closely connected to the GAA and to our community, and his loss will be felt far beyond the pitch
“Our thoughts are with Kian’s family, his friends, his teammates and everyone who knew and loved him.
“As a club, we will come together in the days ahead to support Kian’s family and each other
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam”
Reposing at his residence in Meenavean (F94 Y953) on Saturday 25th April from 12.00 noon – 9pm and again on Sunday 26th April from 12.00 noon – 9pm with Rosary both nights at 8pm. The Family home is private family and close friends at all other times.
Removal to St. Columba’s Church, Carrick on Monday, April 27th for Funeral Mass at 11.00 am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.