Former Donegal County Councillor Pádraig Ó Dochartaigh has passed away.
Mr Ó Dochartaigh was the Principal of Glassan National School, Creeslough and Vice Principal of St Mary’s National School, Derrybeg. He was also a member of Údarás na Gaeltachta.
The Gaoth Dobhair native represented the Glenties Electoral Area from 1999, he held the seat for 15 years.
Mr Ó Dochartaigh represented Fine Gael before standing as an independent candidate in 2009 local election, where he polled over 1,470 first preference votes.
In the preceding local election in 2014 he ran again as an independent candidate, however he was unsuccessful in retaining his seat.
In 2014 the Standards in Public Office Commission made a damning finding in its published investigation into double expenses claims, revealing the former Donegal County Councillor acted ‘recklessly’ by claiming double expenses.
Funeral details
His remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home Derrybeg today from 12pm until 8pm. Rosary at 8pm.
Removal afterwards to the family home to repose on Friday from 12pm until 8pm.
House private to family and friends only.
Pádraig’s funeral Mass will take place on Saturday at 11am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey (F92 N668), interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page or on the church webcam via MCN Media.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Áras Ghaoth Dobhair.
