Clubs around the county have been paying tribute to popular Convoy businessman and rally driver Danny MacBride.
Danny, of Broadroad, Killynure, Convoy, passed away on Thursday at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Danny was an avid sports fan and a motorsport competitor, competing in the Donegal Rally many times since the 1990s.
In 2008, he won Group N in the Donegal Harvest Rally in a VIII Lancer. He competed first in a Suzuki Swift and most recently competed, with his son Evan calling the notes, in a Honda Civic.
Finn Harps posted a tribute to the Convoy man on their social medias, saying: “Everyone at Finn Harps FC are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our friend Danny McBride. Danny was known throughout the County as someone with an infectious passion for life and for football. We were grateful to have Danny as both a supporter and a sponsor. We pass on our sincerest sympathy to Yvonne, Christopher, Louise, Daniel, Evan and Eamonn and to Danny’s mother Eilish, grandson Harry and the extended MacBride family. RIP Danny.”
His local side, Convoy Arsenal also paid tribute, saying:
Danny’s remains will repose at his late residence from 6pm on Friday evening. Funeral leaving from there on Sunday at 1.15pm for 2pm funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church Convoy followed by interment in the new cemetery.
House private to family and close friends only please. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the oncology, haematology and ICU units Letterkenny University hospital care of any family member or Terence McClintock, Funeral Director, Convoy.
