The death occurred at the weekend of former Sligo County Registrar, Kieran McDermott, Oyster Bay, Rosses Point, who was also heavily involved in GAA in the county.
Mr McDermott (80), a native of Riverstown, and formerly of Kintogher, Drumcliff passed away peacefully on Sunday after an illness. He is survived by his wife Nuala, children Garrett, Dara, Niamh and Ciarán. He was predeceased by daughter, Ruth.
A private funeral Mass will take place in St. Colmcille s Church, Rathcormac, at 12 noon today (Tuesday, 19th) with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Donations if desired to Parkinsons Association of Ireland. Mr McDermott established his own practice as a solicitor in Stephen Street, Sligo in the early 1960 s.