McGuinness offers condolences to Peadar Mogan following grandmother's passing

Jim McGuinness paid tribute to Peadar Mogan, who lined out for Donegal on Sunday following the passing of his grandmother.

Mogan played his part as Donegal ran out 1-19 to 0-16 winners over Down at St Tiernach’s Park in Clones on Sunday before making his way home to Mountcharles.

“He told me not to be worrying about anything and that he was in a good place and ready to play and that’s the mark of the man,” McGuinness said of the 2024 All-Star afterwards. “Our condolences to the Mogan family and we’re delighted to have got the win, it’s a bit of comfort for the family and Peadar will have two weeks to prepare for the final."

Rosaleen Mogan of Lower Glencoagh, Mountcharles, passed peacefully following a short illness at Letterkenny University Hospital on Saturday. Pre-deceased by her daughter Ann, husband Cyril, granddaughter Nicola, parents Mickey and Annie Keeney and her brother Joe in the United States. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving sister Margaret Bonner (Willie RIP) and family, also in the USA; Her sons and daughters, 24 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Rosaleen’s removal from her late residence (F94F62V) will take place this morning, Monday, for 11am funeral mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles, with cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Stroke Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital, C/O Gallagher Funeral Directors, Mountcharles. Mogan's club St Naul's All-County Football League Division 2 fixture against Naomh Columba was postponed on Saturday as a mark for respect.