One of Ireland West Airport Knock's founding board members has passed away
John Dillon, one of the original founding board members of Ireland West Airport Knock, has passed away.
John Dillon, one of the original founding board members of Ireland West Airport Knock, has passed away.
The late Ballyhaunis native, who held the distinction of being the airport's longest-serving board member, was a passenger on the first flight into Knock in 1986 and held the role of secretary when the airport first opened.
He will be missed by his loving wife Cait, daughters Sheila, Joanne and Barbara, and son Tom.
John will repose at Donnellans Funeral Home, Clare Street, Ballyhaunis on Saturday evening from 5pm until 7pm.
The funeral will arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyhaunis on Monday morning for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Ballyhaunis Parish webcam or listened to on Ballyhaunis Parish Radio.
