Leitrim GAA pay tribute following the passing of one of the county's 'best supporters'

Leitrim GAA has offered its heartfelt sympathies following the passing of the late Mary White (née Casey) on Sunday.

The Dundalk native was a successful entrepreneur, co-founding Lir Chocolates, as well as a retired member of the Seanad, having been returned to the Upper House three times between 2002 and 2016.

She passed away following a long illness and is survived by her beloved husband and Kinlough native, Padraig, and daughter, Cliona, as well as her sisters Ita, Olive and Grainne, her brother Liam, and her extended family.

“Mary and her husband Padraig have been among Leitrim GAA’s best supporters over the years, travelling the length and breadth of the country to support the Green and Gold,” a statement from Leitrim GAA read.

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“Padraig, who is a most valued member of Leitrim GAA’s current Finance Committee, and their loving daughter Cliona. She will be sadly missed by her sisters Ita, Olive and Grainne, her brother Liam, nephews, nieces, and extended family members of the Casey and White families.”

“Leitrim GAA extends its heartfelt sympathies to all at this sad time. May she rest in peace.”

She will repose at Peter Massey Funeral Home, Unit 2, Belarmine Plaza (D18 RX0T), on Wednesday, 7 January, from 4pm to 7pm.

Her Funeral Mass will be held in the Church of the Ascension of the Lord, Balally (D16 E032), on Thursday, 8 January, at 10am, and will be followed by a cremation service at the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross Road (D6WHY98), at 1pm.

Those who are unable to attend the funeral or cremation service may view it online.

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