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Twin Towns mourns the passing of Michael Heeney

written by Chris McNulty October 3, 2019
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THE Twin Towns is in mourning following the death of noted businessman Michael Heeney.

Michael passed away at his home at Dunwiley, Stranorlar following a short illness.

Michael was best known as one of the proprietors of the Heeney’s U Drop Inn on Navenny Street in Ballybofey.

Alongside his mother, Bridget, and brothers Terence and Aidan, Michael opted one of Ballybofey’s most recognisable haunts.

Michael will be laid to rest following 11am Funeral Mass at the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar on Saturday morning.

He sis survived by his mother Bridget, wife Bernie, daughters Rachael, Michelle and Meghan, brothers Patrick, Aidan, Martina, Eugene, Terence, John and Teresa and a wide circle of family and friends. 

Twin Towns mourns the passing of Michael Heeney was last modified: October 4th, 2019 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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