Funeral details announced for 'lovely lad' who tragically died during Storm Amy

Tributes have poured in following the death of a young man from Letterkenny who has been described as "such a lovely lad".

Tommy Connors, late of Neil T Blaney Road, Letterkenny, Donegal, tragically lost his life following a fall from a shed roof during Storm Amy last Friday, October 3.

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Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene following the incident and Mr Connors was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital. He had sadly died at the scene.

Tommy is predeceased by his parents Micky and Martina and his three brothers.

Funeral arrangements have now been announced on RIP.ie which states Tommy will be "sadly missed by his entire family circle."

Heartfelt condolences have also been left on RIP.ie from those who knew and fondly remembered Tommy, with one mourner writing,

"Sincere sympathies on the very sad passing of such a lovely lad! May dear Tommy rest forever in the loving Arms of Jesus n Mary. RIP. God strengthen all his family and friends."

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Another wrote,

"RIP Tommy, remember playing music with you and my Dad many years ago about Downings. May god give strength to your family for the times ahead and be comforted by the fond memories."

While another wrote,

"Rest in peace Tommy. Such sad news. I have many happy memories of our days in Scoil Eoin Baiste together. My deepest sympathy to all Tommy's family and friends."

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Funeral Arrangements

Tommy's remains will be reposing in Eternal Light Chapel of rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, (F92 XE35) on Wednesday October 8, from 3.30pm - 5.30pm.

Followed by removal to Saint Eunan's Cathedral, to arrive 6pm & repose overnight. Funeral mass at 11am on Thursday morning October 9, followed by interment in Leck cemetery.