St Eunan's GAA pay tribute to the 'much-loved' and 'gentle soul' Aidan McGlynn

St Eunan’s GAA club have paid their respects to the “much-loved” Aidan McGlynn, following his passing on Thursday.

Aidan, originally of Rockhill and later of Ardnawark, Barnesmore, Donegal Town, passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital.

“We as a club are devastated tonight after learning of the sad passing of our much-loved and respected member Aidan McGlynn,” the Letterkenny club posted on Thursday night, following a brave battle with Motor Neuron Disease.

“From his young days in Rockhill when he played in the Streets Leagues for Oldtown/Main St his love for St Eunan's never wavered. Aidan and his brother Gareth never missed a game, whether underage or the Senior Team.

“Always supportive, always loyal. In recent years Aidan was a vital part of the backroom team for various Senior team managers and played a key role in our many successes. Never one for the limelight, Aidan quietly went about his business and was loved by all the players who appreciated all he did for the team.

“Tonight we are heartbroken for Aidan's wife Cathy, his parents, his brothers and sisters and his many friends. Aidan fought his illness with courage and dignity to the end. There was a tear in Aidan's eye as he left after the recent Championship game against Gweedore as he maybe knew he'd watched his last game in O'Donnell Park. May God bless you wee man and may your gentle soul rest in peace.”

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Kathy (née McHugh), his parents Peter and Bernadette, sister Shauna, brothers Gareth and Brendan (Pam), nieces Eimear, Leah, Lauren and Molly, aunts, uncles, cousins, his parents-in-law, Helen and Willie Joe, brothers-in-law, Gary and Stephen, and all the extended family. May He Rest In Peace

Remains will be reposing at his late residence (F94 HH92) on Friday, September 6, from 3pm until 8pm, and on Saturday from 1pm until 8pm. Removal from there on Sunday morning going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 12 noon funeral mass, with burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.

House private on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association. There will be a shuttle bus service in operation at the wake from the car park at Biddys O Barnes.

Neighbouring club, Glenswilly GAA posted: "On behalf of CLG Ghleann tSuili we extend our sincerest condolences to the McGlynn family, Rockhill on the sad news of Aidan's passing. Our deepest sympathy to his wife Cathy, his mother and father, sister and brothers and extended family members. Our thoughts are also with the St Eunans club members who held Aidan in such high esteem. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam."

Naomh Conaill GAA club said: "It is with sadness that we heard of the passing of Aidan McGlynn yesterday evening.

"Aidan was a true Gael and a really proud and passionate St Eunans man. Whenever the Eunans senior team were playing in Davy Brennan Park, Aidan was always there on duty on the clubhouse steps as he worked diligently along with his brother Gareth on stats and we always enjoyed having the chats and the banter with him.

"To Aidan's wife Cathy, his parents, brothers, sister, the extended family, friends and to members of the St Eunan's GAA Club, we extend our sincere condolences on their great loss. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam."