Leitrim community mourns death of Garda Dermot Bland
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The south Leitrim community is in shock following the passing of the well-known Garda
The Leitrim community is mourning the death of Garda Dermot Bland, formerly of Fenagh, who died unexpectedly at his home in Bundoon, Killoe, Co Longford, on Tuesday, August 11.
Dermot was a member of An Garda Síochána and was widely known through his connections to Fenagh and the surrounding area.
He was a much-loved husband to his wife Caitríona and devoted father to his eight children, Eva, Killian, Conor, Kian, Jimmy, Sean, Daniel and Callum.
He was predeceased by his parents, John-Tom and Frances.
Tributes have been paid to Dermot by his family, friends, neighbours and Garda colleagues following his sudden death.
His family described him as a loving husband and best friend and a devoted and proud father to his children.
Dermot is also mourned by his brother James, father-in-law Walter Hughes, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours, friends and colleagues in An Garda Síochána.
His funeral arrangements have been announced by the family. Dermot will be removed from his home on Friday, August 14, to arrive at St Mary's Church, Ennybegs, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. He will be laid to rest afterwards in the New Cemetery, Cullyfad.
Extra seating will be available at the community centre beside the church, where the Funeral Mass will be livestreamed.
The family has requested that their home remain strictly private.
May Dermot's gentle soul rest in peace