Funeral of pedestrian who died in Achill tragedy

The funeral arrangements have been made for Alan Callaghan, 33 Shell Road, Mill Valley, California, and formerly of Newport.

He died after being struck by a car last Monday while walking in Dooagh, Achill, during a vacation in the area.

Alan will be dearly missed by his loving wife Sharon and heartbroken sons Jack and Finn, his parents Tony and Bernie Callaghan, father-in-law John Holmes and partner Mairead, brothers Michael, Graham and Conor, sister Leona, extended family, relatives and friends, both in Ireland and the United States.

Deepest sympathy is tendered to the bereaved family on their loss.

Remains will be reposing in St. Dominick’s Funeral Home, Newport, tomorrow (Thursday) evening from 5 to 7 pm.

Removal to Shannon Crematorium on Friday for a private Funeral Service at 2 p.m.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.