Louth man with 'a gentle soul' passes away

Austin Tiernan of Terrace, Drogheda, Co Louth and formerly Drishaghaun, Ballyglass, Mayo Abbey, passed away at home on January 27.

Predeceased by his wife Margaret and parents Patrick and Lily, brothers Johnny and Patsy, sister Dora, and granddaughter Ellie. He will be sadly missed by his daughters Catherine and Mary, and son Anthony, brothers Jim and Gerard, sister Helen, sons-in-law Colin and Roy, daughter-in-law Anna, grandchildren Harry, Joe, Lauren, Millie, Sophie, Lucia, Dylan and Zoe, partner Madeline, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Described as having a "gentle soul" and being a "gentleman", Austin will be reposing at his home (A92 TCW1) on Thursday evening, strictly from 5pm to 8pm.

The funeral cortège will walk from his home to St Mary's Church, James' Street for funeral Mass on Friday at 11am which can be viewed at HERE.

Burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery.