Huge shock at sudden passing of young Ballinahown man

The close-knit community of Ballinahown on the Westmeath border with Offaly is united in shock and sadness this week following the sudden passing of 24-year old Jack McDonnell.

The much-loved young man, who was the only child of Stephanie and Frank McDonnell from Clonderrig, passed away at the Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore yesterday (Sunday, September 28) following a medical emergency.

Predeceased by his adoring grandparents Mary and Tom and granddad Christy, the Iarnród Éireann employee is forever loved and deeply missed by his parents Stephanie and Frank, Nanny Chrissie, girlfriend Jenna, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

The remains of the late Jack McDonnell will repose at his residence in Clonderrig, Ballinahown (N37 RY10) on Wednesday and Thursday evening, October 1 and 2, from 4pm to 8pm.

Mass of the Resurrection will take place on Friday, October 4, at 11am in St. Colmcille's Church, Ballinahown, followed by burial in Coosan Cemetery.