Tánaiste and Fianna Fáil leader, Micheál Martin, has paid tribute to Cllr Noreen McGarvey who passed away in the care of Letterkenny Hospice last night.
In a statement the Tánaiste said: “I am deeply saddened and very sorry to learn of the death of my friend, fellow party member, and councillor, Noreen McGarvey,”
“Noreen was elected to Donegal County Council in 2019, representing the Glenties Local Electoral Area (LEA). Prior to her election, she worked with former TD, Minister, and MEP, Pat the Cope Gallagher for nearly 20 years, initially as an activist and then supporting his work, based in his constituency office.”
Tánaiste Martin’s statement describes Noreen as having become an integral part of community and political life in South Donegal.
“Noreen was passionate about helping to improve people’s lives in south Donegal and latterly in the Glenties LEA. She cared deeply about people and was a conscientious and caring public representative, always putting people and their concerns first. Noreen was one of our first-time councillors elected in 2019. She was a true community champion and as one of our councillors was an important voice within the party along with her community and county.”
The statement describes Noreen as “a proud Burtonport woman who loved the Irish language. She was a long-time and valued member of Fianna Fáil.”
“On my own behalf, and on behalf of the Fianna Fáil organisation, I offer my deepest sympathy to Noreen’s family, her daughter Amy, Father Séamus, Mother Susie, Brother Declan and Sisters Collette and Debbie and the wider McGarvey family. RIP,” expressed the Tánaiste.
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