DEVASTATED mourners have heard that tragically killed road death victim Caoilan Bushe “loved life” and was an inspiration to others.
Caoilan (30), from Letterbarrow, lost his life last weekend in a road tragedy alongside another man Leon Shovlin (27), form Ardara.
They died when their car was in a collision with another vehicle on the N15 near collision near Barnesmore last Saturday.
Caoilan’s devastated family, including his heartbroken mum Karen and siblings Shaniene, Nathan, Rion, and Tori, were comforted during his emotional Mass today (Wednesday). Caoilan is predeceased by his father Benny Bushe JR.
Caoilan’s funeral was at 1pm in the Church of the Holy Redeemer, Drimarone, while Leon’s funeral was earlier at 11am the Church Of The Holy Family in Ardara.
Mourners in Drimarone listened after a framed photo of Caoilan was placed on his coffin and he was remembered in emotional eulogies.
They were told that Caoilan “loved life” and would do so much for others and encouraged people to “be yourself” to “love hard”.
Huge applause greeted the warm, heartfelt words in the church as a relative said: “We will miss him for the rest of our lives.”
Drimarone Mass priest Fr Liam Boyle told Caoilan’s mother Karen and his brothers and sisters: “The sadness of the day is because of the possibilities. These are what we cling to and hold onto as living memories.”
Church of the Holy Redeemer, Drimarone.
Caoilan was buried in Cranny Road Cemetery, Frosses, while Leon was buried in Kilraine graveyard, Glenties.
Gardai appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.
Road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and were travelling in the area between 1:30pm and 2:30pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardai.
Anyone with information was asked to contact Donegal Town Garda Station on 0749740190, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.