Termon GAA club mourns death of founding member Johnny McCafferty senior
In 1963, Johnny McCafferty senior was one of the founding members, along with Seamus Harkin and Patrick Hilferty, of the Termon GAA club, whose first meeting was held in the old school in Kilmacrennan
The Termon GAA club has expressed sadness following the death of one of the club’s founding members, Johnny McCafferty senior.
The late Mr McCafferty passed away peacefully University Hospital Galway.
In 1963, he was one of the founding members, along with Seamus Harkin and Patrick Hilferty, of the Termon GAA club, whose first meeting was held in the old school in Kilmacrennan.
His son, Johnny, went on to play for Donegal and his nephew Christy Toye won the All-Ireland SFC with Donegal in 2012.
The club said: “CLG An Tearmainn are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of club founder and past president, Johnny McCafferty snr.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the McCafferty and extended family at this time.
“May he rest in peace. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal, Suaimhneas Síoraí air.”
He is survived by his wife Sheila children John (Lisa), Maeve (Kevin) and Grainne (Paddy) and his nine grandchildren.
His passing is also mourned by siblings Margaret (Roarty), Rose (Toye), Christy, Netty (Gibson) and Kevin as well as a large circle of family and friends.
Johnny’s remains will be reposing at his late residence Drumbrick, Termon on Monday an Tuesday from 12pm to 10pm.
His funeral mass will take place on Wednesday 18th June at 12pm in St Columba’s Church, Termon. Burial afterward in the adjoining cemetery.