Unhappiness at passing of GAA stalwart Colm Grant

There may be disappointment throughout the Inishowen Peninsula following the loss of life of one of many county’s most loyal GAA servants.

Former Burt President and Chairman, Colm Grant was an icon of the membership and the neighborhood the place he lived.

Colm served his membership and neighborhood for over 40 years in a wide range of roles however at all times for the promotion of the sport.

A spokesperson for the membership mentioned “Virtually everybody who has been to Hibernian Park in Burt because it was formally opened in 1995 as a participant or supporter could have obtained a heat welcome as soon as contained in the gate from Colm, had a couple of phrases of banter, maybe a cup of tea after a sport and spoken lengthy sufficient to acknowledge the delight he had for his membership for over 40 years.

“Colm completely loved speaking concerning the membership he beloved. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”

The membership prolonged its sympathy is prolonged to Colm’s household.

Colm was predeceased by his spouse Evelyn and was the a lot beloved father of Fergal, Seamus, Aisling, Kevin, Sinéad, Conor, Rory, Aoife and Dara.

He was an expensive brother of Tillie, Margaret, Bernadette, Mickey, the late Mary Ann, Willie, Johnny and Paddy.

He’s deeply regretted and will likely be eternally missed by his loving sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nice grandchild, brother, sisters, his prolonged household and associates.

Reposing at his residence Monday, twenty sixth June from 11.00am.

Removing Wednesday morning, twenty eighth June at 10.15am to St Aengus’ Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 11.00am adopted by interment in Burt Cemetery.

Colm’s Requiem Mass could be considered on www.churchservices.television/burt.

Unhappiness at passing of GAA stalwart Colm Grant was final modified: June twenty fifth, 2023 by Employees Author