Passing of popular Ballyhaunis man Des Lyons

The death has occurred peacefully at his home of Des Lyons, Turlough, Ballyhaunis.

In his late 60s, Des was the eldest son of former Fine Gael deputy (1965-69) and Seanad member, the late Michael ‘Dalgan’ Lyons, and his wife Bridie.

Des, who worked in the Irish Ale Breweries in Ballyhaunis for many years, is deeply mourned by his brothers Mike and Noel, sisters Lily, Angela, Imelda, Margaret and Jacqueline, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends.

Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family on their loss.

Funeral will leave Donnellan's Funeral Home, Clare Street, Ballyhaunis, on Sunday morning to arrive to Bekan Church for Funeral Mass at 11 o'clock with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis