The MacIntyre House Plaque has been reinstated at the former Lifford Army Barracks in honour of the late Captain Kevin MacIntyre.
A special event was held last Thursday 14th March to unveil the plaque at the Officers Mess Building.
Kevin’s family, friends and former colleagues – including Lt Col. Stephen Morgan, Officer Commanding 28th Infantry Battalion, and, Commandant Pat Early, retired former Battalion Commander of the 24th Infantry Battalion – were warmly welcomed by Elected Members and Officials of Donegal County Council, led by the Cathaoirleach of the Lifford/Stranorlar Municipal District Cllr. Gerry Crawford, who had initially proposed the motion to Council to formally recognize the naming of MacIntyre House.
On behalf of the MacIntyre family, Kevin’s daughter Anne Marie McNally unveiled the plaque and thanked everyone for attending this special event to remember their late father.
Ann Marie McNally, Cllr. Gerry Crawford, Pierce McIntyre and Aidan McIntyre unveiling the plaque
Speaking at the event, Cllr. Crawford said ‘Kevin MacIntyre was from a family with strong ties to Lifford and Donegal County Council, going back to his grandfather Andrew. Kevin was involved in many projects locally, including his efforts with others to help restore the roof of the Old Courthouse and his involvement in the setting up of Highland Radio. His employment with the P&T had a very positive influence to enable the Defence Forces to obtain this Campus’.
Cathaoirleach of Lifford/Stranorlar MD, Cllr. Gerry Crawford speaking at the unveiling of the MacIntyre House plaque event
The MacIntyre family
In closing the event, Cllr. Crawford thanked Eugene McCosker, a former council employee who played a major part in the Council’s acquisition of the Barracks, and those who helped with the event on the day, namely Olive Gillespie, Area Manager and Sharleen Tinney, Lifford Stranorlar MD, Council’s Building Facilities and Reprographic Staff.
Refreshments and a display of old photographs were held afterwards in the Old Courthouse Lifford.
Eugene McCosker with pictures from the reception in the Old Courthouse, Lifford
