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Memorial in honour of Mark Farren on Saturday in Greencastle

written by Chris McNulty February 2, 2017
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This Saturday, February 4, a memorial will be held in Greencastle in honour of former Derry City Football Player and Candystripes Legend Mark Farren.

Mark tragically passed away on February 3, 2016 after a battle with cancer. The Donegal born lad was aged just 33.

The striker may have left this world but his memory lives on in the hearts of Derry City fans.

He was Derry’s City’s all time record scorer, netting 114 goals in 209 appearances.

The memorial will see Derry City FC take on Greencastle FC after a prayer service at Mark’s grave in Ballybrack.

Derry City Football Club said: “We would encourage as many people to come out and pay homage to one of the greatest players to ever have put on the red and white jersey.”

Details for Saturday are as follows:

1:30 pm Prayer Service at Marks Grave Ballybrack
2:00 pm Procession and memorial match at Chapel Lane – KO 2pm
Refreshments in the Sean Tí Bar following the game

Tickets are €5 and available to purchase from

– Jobby Crossan’s Shop

– Brandywell Pride

– Myras Shop

Alternatively they can be purchased on Saturday at the game.

Memorial in honour of Mark Farren on Saturday in Greencastle was last modified: February 2nd, 2017 by Chris McNulty
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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

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