St Eunan's College Letterkenny mourns the passing of Michael Cullen

St Eunan's College have paid tribute to the late Michael Cullen, who passed away on Monday.

Michael taught at the school for 36 years and, following his retirement, spent much of his time at Letterkenny Golf Club.

"Everyone at St Eunan's College is saddened to hear of the passing of Michael Cullen," they posted. "Michael was a teacher at Saint Eunan's College from 1960 to 1996. He taught Latin, Greek, English and Maths during this time and was involved with many of the sports on offer.

"He continued to be a regular visitor at events associated with the college long after his retirement. The college would like to express our deepest sympathies to his wife, Monika, daughters, Angela and Nuala, sons, Greg and Dermot, and the wider family circle. May Michael Rest in Peace.

Michael died peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital. He was formerly of 23 Hawthorn Heights and of St Eunan's Nursing Home, where he spent the last seven months of his life in the excellent care of all the staff.

Much loved by all his family, wife Monika, sons Greg and Dermot, daughters Angela and Nuala and granddaughters Hanna and Marlene, Greg's partner Claudia, and sons-in-law Harry and Barry. Pre-deceased by baby infant Karen, his parents Hannah (nee Coyle) and Michael, his brothers Patsy and Neil and his sisters Mary and Anne.

Remains reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top on Wednesday, August 6, from 4pm to 6pm. Requiem Mass will take place at 1pm on Thursday at St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny, followed by burial afterwards in Leck Cemetery.