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PHOTO: An Garda Siochana Donegal on Facebook
There is huge heartbreak in Dungloe and beyond following the death of Little Blue Hero, Honorary Garda Cian Mulligan.
An Garda Síochana Donegal shared the sad news, saying: “Our hearts are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Honorary Garda Cian Mulligan (HG 527) from Dungloe.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his parents, Ronan and Majella, brother Ódhran, sister Fiadh and his extended family and friends.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
“Our little colleague, our good friend and our hero forever. Rest in peace Cian.”
Scoil Chróine student Cian joined the ranks as an honorary garda in August 2024, when friends and family gathered along with gardaí at the Waterfront Hotel in Dungloe, a very proud day for the Little Blue Hero and his family.
Clg An Clochan Liath have suspended club activities as the community comes to terms with the sad news of Cian’s death.
A spokesperson said: “CLG An Clochán Liath wishes to express our deepest sympathies to Ronan, Majella, Ódhran and Fiadh Mulligan on the heartbreaking passing of their beloved son and brother, Cian Mulligan.
“This is incredibly sad news for the entire community, and our thoughts and prayers are with the Mulligan and Boyle families, and all who knew and loved Cian at this extremely difficult time.
“As a mark of respect, all club activities are suspended until Monday.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”
Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced
About Little Blue Heroes
The Little Blue Heroes Foundation was established in 2017 and is a not-for-profit registered charity voluntarily led by Garda members, retired Garda members and civic minded people from communities. It is funded entirely by donations and fundraising.
The foundation’s vision is to support families of children with serious illnesses in Ireland while empowering the lives of children through positive community engagement. Its mission is to support families of children who have serious illnesses in Ireland while granting the wish of the children to become Honorary Gardaí.
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