Tributes have been paid to the outstanding writer and journalist Pádraig Ó Baoigill, after his passing yesterday at the age of 91.
Pádraig passed away at Cavan University Hospital following a short illness.
The Rann na Feirste native was an avid writer as Gaelige, writing almost 20 books in his native tongue.
He was also a frequent contributor to a number of Irish language newspapers throughout his life, as well as an academic.
Pádraig also played a key role in the Gael Linn organisation.
Residing in Coolshannagh in Monaghan, Pádraig never lost the love he had for his native Dún na nGall.
Just as recently as last year he was celebrated at a special reception hosted by Donegal County Council in Dungloe recognising his contributions to the Irish language and his achievements.
Pádraig’s obituary notice reads as follows:
Ó BAOIGHILL, Pádraig, (Muineachán agus Rann na Feirste), go suaimhneach in Otharlann Chontae an Chabháin lena chlann thart timpeall air ar an 21 Meitheamh 2024.
Fear céile ionúin Gearóidín (nach maireann); briseadh croí mór a bhás dá chlann:
Bríd, Máire, Séamus, Caoimhe, Nuala (nach maireann), Liam agus Peadar; a gharchlann Muireann, Donnchadh, Rioghnach, Aoife, Séimidh, Niamh, Billí, Sinéad agus Aisling; a gcéilí Tom agus Pat (nach maireann), Maura, Liam G, agus Margaret; daoine muinteartha, cairde, agus comharsana uilig. Cronófar go mór é.
Beifear a faire sa bhaile i gCúl Seannach, Dé Sathairn (22/06/2024) ó 4 i.n. go 9 i.n. agus Dé Domhnaigh (23/06/2024) ó 4 i.n..go 9 i.n. agus bhéarfar a chorp go dtí Ard Eaglais Naomh Mhic Chairthinn, Muineachán Dé Luain (24/06/2024) ag 11.30 r.n. do Aifreann an tórraimh ag 12 nóin.
Cuirfear é i Sean Reilig Naomh Íosef ina dhiaidh sin.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.
Ó BAOIGHILL, Pádraig, (Coolshannagh Rd, Monaghan and Rann na Feirste), peacefully, in Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by his heartbroken family on 21 June 2024. Husband of the late Geraldine; sadly missed by his children Bríd, Máire, Séamus, Caoimhe, Nuala (deceased), Liam and Peadar; grandchildren Muireann, Donnchadh, Rioghnach, Aoife, Séimidh, Niamh, Billy, Sinéad and Aisling; sons-in-law Tom and Pat (deceased), daughters and sons-in-law Maura, Liam G and Margaret; and wide circle of relations, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his residence on Saturday (22/06/2024) from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Sunday (23/06/2024) from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Removal to St Macartan’s Cathedral, Monaghan on Monday (24/06/2024) at 11.30 a.m. for funeral Mass at 12 noon.
Burial afterwards in St Joseph’s Old cemetery, Latlurcan.
House private to family on Monday morning please.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.
Funeral Mass available via live webcam at:
