Obituary Jadotville Hero – Harry Hegarty – 13th April 2026
With sadness we inform IUNVA members of the death on 13 Apr 2026 of former Sgmn Henry Joseph (Harry) Hegarty, Radford. Coventry UK, formerly of Burnfoot. Co Donegal and late of 4 Fd Sigs Coy, Custume Bks Athlone. Beloved husband of Rose, dearly loved dad of Andrew, Lavinia, Sharon and Paula. Adored grandad of Mia. Tyler. Alfie and Daniel, Great grandad of Riley, Reuben and Aria. Dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Harry passed away on 13 Apr 2026, aged 82 years.
Reception into Christ the King RC Church, Coventry on Wednesday 20 May at 1800. Requiem mass on Thursday 21 May at 1300, followed by burial at St Pauls Cemetery. Flowers or donations if desired payable to The Red Cross in memory of Henry which can be made via J E Hackett and Sons website (make a donation) or by post to
J.E. Hackett and Sons Ltd Longford Bridge, Coventry. CV6 68H.
He was born in 1944, he served with A Coy 35 Inf Bn in the Republic of the Congo from Jun to Dec 1961 and he fought at Jadotville in Sep 1961. He emigrated to the UK in 1963.
He was presented with the Jadotville Medal by Minister Paul Kehoe at Custume Bks Athlone in Dec 2017-
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.
Robert (Bobby) Bradley 21/07/2023
The death has occurred of Bobby Bradley, Killea.
Bobby’s remains will be reposing at his son Martin’s home, Kildrum Upper, Killea, F93 RCC2, from this afternoon, Saturday July 22nd at 1:00pm.
Funeral from there on Monday morning, July 24th at 10:20am, going to the Church of Immaculate Conception, Killea for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment in Newtowncunningham cemetery.
House private please from 10:00pm to 11:00am..
Bobby Served in served in both the Congo and the Lebanon, and was one of the what has now become known as a Jadotville Hero, May His Soul Rest In Eternal Peace
John Taylor 30/10/2022
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University hospital of John Taylor, Carrickbrack, Convoy, F93K5W4.
Retired sergeant of the 28th Inf. Bn. Finner Camp. Predeceased by his parents Johnny and Nora, Carrigans and sister Noleen. Much loved husband of Ann, devoted father of Claire and husband Paul Hegarty, Nora and partner Adam Pearson, and daughter Lauren, grandfather of Oran, Kayla, Caiden, Cillian and Noah. John will be sadly missed by his brother Brian Taylor, Carrigans.
His remains will repose at his late residence from 6pm this evening, Monday.
Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 11.30am for 12pm funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church Convoy, followed by burial in the old cemetery.
Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice, care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director, Convoy.
John Served on the following Oversea Missions
51st Bn Unifil 71stBn Unifil
75th Bn Unifil 81stBn Unifil
104th Bn Unifil 106thBn Unifil
109th Bn Unifil 7 Tpt Coy
29th Inf Gp KFOR 90th UNMIL
97th Chad
associate Member Derick Reid
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Derick (Day) Reid, Ballinamona, Ballybofey. Beloved son of the late Harry and Teresa, cherished brother of John, Anne, Harold, Kieran, and Mary Lou. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, sisters in law, brothers in law, extended family, and friends.
Sacred Heart Of Jesus Have Mercy On His Soul.
Remains reposing at Mc Cool’s Chapel of Rest on Thursday Jan 13th with visiting time from 7pm to 9pm for family and close friends only. Funeral leaving from there on Friday Jan 14th at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar. Interment afterwards in Sessiaghoneill Cemetery.
Michael Crossan 04/12/2020
The death has taken place of Michael Crossan, Correnagh, Letterkenny and formerly Maudabawn, Cootehill, Cavan. Deeply missed by his wife Mary and family Seán, Michael Paul, Helena Sheridan, Brian, Ann Marie McDevitt and Karol, grandchildren, brother Donal, Meath and sisters Mary Sweeney, London, Ann Hogan and Helen Murray, both of Cootehill, Cavan, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
May he Rest in Peace
Acknowledgement From the Crossan Family
The Late Michael Crossan’s wife and family wish to extend their heartfelt thank you to all of Michael’s ex comrades and service men (IUNVA, The Military Police Association, ONE, 28th Battalion Association, and RBF) who travelled to the graveyard and did the guard of honour to say goodbye to Michael on his final journey. Also thank you to the pipers, Jim and Willie, for their beautiful music and for reading the soldiers prayer at the graveside.
We were greatly moved and touched by all these tributes. Michael was always immensely proud of his service to our country and you honoured him with the respect that all veterans deserve. It was a beautiful and moving gesture that we, the family, will always treasure.
Thank you for taking the time to be there and give us yet another memory of a wonderful man. You helped make a sad day so memorable.
IUNVA Post 19 Northwest
IUNVA Post 19 will hold their Monthly Meeting in the Ulster Scots Band Hall Raphoe Co Donegal F93N5EK at 19:00 Hrs on Wednesday the 29th July 2026, Parking available in the Diamond