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CONOR CALLAGHAN

As I try to write my column, thinking of what to write regarding the passing of Conor Callaghan. I am finding it hard to begin.

Usually, a note on a passing would start with ‘Last Saturday morning, August 19th the Parish of Dunleer and beyond were..’ but I couldn’t find the words. There are just no words to describe the loss felt. The sadness around the community was unprecedented, with Conor’s unforgettable smile and joy towards everyone who met him, no one remained untouched by the news.

I didn’t know the Callaghans in my childhood, but I knew the Campbells, I was part of a small group of friends and looking back, Selina sticks out the most with her smile and laughter I could see a lot of Selina in Conor. With the good looks from his mother and his wit from his da, Conor would go far.

One morning there was an under 10 blitz in the LannLeire grounds. Justin comes onto the pitch with this cute little man wearing his protective goggles. The little size of him compared to his other St. Kevin’s teammates, but boy when he started to play, he was a force to be reckoned with. Conor played for St. Kevins GAA and soccer with the under 11 team at Dromin Juvenile FC, he was loved by all within the clubs. I learned that Conor was to start playing Hurling and had been practicing with his best friend Jack all summer.

While Conor is out of sight he will never be far from your hearts. May the constant love of caring friends and family soften your sadness and may your cherished memories bring you moments of comfort.

I have always said Conor reminded me of a young Clark Kent and I truly believe he is now flying high among the stars under the watchful eye of his grandmother Kay, uncle Stuart and all from the extended Callaghan and Campbell families who have gone before him.

I offer my love and condolences to Selina, Justin and Conor’s sister Clodagh, and also to the Campbell and Callaghan families.