Death of popular figure in local motor industry widely mourned

The late Ciaran Dolan.
The sudden death of Ciaran Dolan, who was a senior figure at Sean White Car Sales on the Roscommon Road in Athlone, is being widely mourned.
Mr Dolan, Furnace, Dromod, Co Leitrim died unexpectedly at Naas General Hospital on Sunday, September 28th.
He is predeceased by his loving wife and best friend Myra and his sister Helen Vaughan.
Loving father to Nicola Reynolds (John) and Nadine Charles (David); brother-in-law Martin Hunt (Doreen).
Sadly missed by his heartbroken family, siblings Patsy Brown, Vincent and Margie Faughnan, his adored grandchildren Sophie, Laila, Jack, Sadie, Emmy, Bobby, and Louie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, colleagues, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Mr Dolan will repose in St Mary’s Church Annaduff, Co Leitrim on Saturday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.. Requiem Mass will take place on Sunday in St Marys Church, Annaduff at 11 a.m. followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
In a social message, Sean White Car Sales said: "We are shocked and saddened to share the news of losing our dear friend and colleague Ciaran so suddenly. He was the life and soul of the garage and he will be deeply missed by us all. We are heartbroken. May he Rest in Peace."
The car dealership will be closed tomorrow, Friday, and Saturday.