Donal Digan

Sincere condolences to Mary and David and extended family's.
From John and Bernadette Mc Loughlin and family,
Moneymore. Trim

The sad news of Donal's death has only reached us in the last few days and it hit us with deep sadness. What a great guy to have lived and worked with, many happy memories of our time together.
To his wife Mary and son, never had the pleasure of meeting you or David but to you both my heartfelt sympathies, a huge loss in your lives, you are in my prayers and thoughts now. To his mother Mary and his family Niamh, Aine, Andrew and Marie, my sincere sympathies to you all, no words can console the pain you all must feel. Reading through the many condolence above you can all be so proud to have been part of Donal's life as he touched so many in his short life, carry the flame of his memory with joy for all the good he did and with a happy heart for all the fun and joy he brought to those whose lives he touched, rest in peace now dear friend and bring peace and comfort to all those you loved.

It was with great sadness that I came to know of the death of Donal.
Donal and I were friends when we studied together at the then Milltown Institute for Theology and Philosophy in Dublin back in the early 1990's.
I live in Sydney and Canberra (Australia) now. I had not seen him for 30 years until we met up again in February of this year in Dublin when I was visiting, and then we exchanged emails and zoom calls regularly.
Even though we haven't seen each other for a long time I will miss him greatly.
Donal was a kind and gentle man who was always a good friend to me. A person of real faith and a compassionate heart with a care for the people on the margins.
Yes, a man of strong opinions and a love for fun and conversations. So much coffee. So many long conversations with fellow students. They were happy days.
I offer my prayers for him and his wife and son and all his family.
God bless you my friend and welcome you home. You will always be alive in my heart. Thank you for your friendship. I will treasure it always.
Chris.

Mary, my sincere condolences on the sad passing of Donal.

Sincere sympathy to Mary, David and the extended family on the sad passing of Donal. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace 🙏

Our deepest condolences to Mary,David and extended families.So sorry to hear of your loss. May Donal rest in peace

Very sorry for your loss Mary and David and family, Donal was a real gentleman, may he Rest in peace

Deepest condolences Mary and family. We were very saddened to hear you lost your husband Donal. Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time.

My Sincere Condolences to all Donal's family at this sad time. Gone too Soon!! Rest in Peace old friend.
Garry

My sincere condolences to Donal's wife Mary and son David, his Mother Mary, Niamh, Andrew, Maire and Aine. I was so sorry and shocked to hear of Donal's passing. I hadn't seen him in years but have very fond memories in the Digan's house with Donal and Niamh. May Donal RIP. Breda McGoldrick and family, Beaumont.

Deepest sympathy to Mary and David may he rest in peace

To Mary & David , you don’t know us but we knew Donal growing up on Elm Mount Ave we are heartbroken for you at this time and words do not seem enough but just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mary, Niamh,Áine, Andrew & Máire we are also sending you our prayers at such a difficult time losing your son and brother. It is just heartbreaking. Donal has left a legacy of love&kindness for you all and especially for David and Mary he will give you the strength and grace to get through this together.

Wherever two or more are gathered in my name I am amongst them

On behalf of the North Dublin Branch of the Irish Guidance Counsellors we send our condolences to Donal’s family, friends and colleagues. Donal will be sadly missed by all the guidance counsellors in our branch who were lucky to have him as a friend.

Sincere condolences to all the Digan and Doran family at this sad time.
May he rest in peace .

My condolences to the Digan family. Donal would make time out of his day to speak to you. His dedication to the VI students is admirable.

May Donal rest in peace

Dear Mary,
We are so very sorry to hear today of the passing of your beloved Donal.
Please accept our sincere condolences to you and David and to the extended Digan family.
May he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to Mary and David, to his Mam Mary, and all
the family. I have fond memories of Donal many years ago in the Beaumont parish folk group. As many have said already he was a true gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to Mary and David on the passing of Donal. Thinking of you both at this difficult time.

Michelle Murphy
Gaelscoil na Bóinne

condolences to Mary and family on the passing of donal may he rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Mary and her family on the passing of Donal. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to Mary and all the family on the passing of Donal. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Mary, David and all Donal's family on this very sad occasion. May he rest in peace.

Our heartfelt sympathies Mary, David and all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult and sad time. May Donal rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Donals wife Mary his son David his Mother Mary brother and sisters extended family and friends Rest in Peace.

Mary and David, sincere condolences on the passing of Donal. He was a true friend with a huge heart filled with compassion and kindness. You were the centre of his universe and he loved you with everything he had.

We shared many happy memories with Donal that will stay with us forever...

May he rest in eternal peace and may the good memories comfort you in the difficult times ahead...

Our condolences to Donal's mother Mary, sisters Niamh, Áine & Máire, brother Andrew and extended family and to Ruth and John on their loss.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Anam 🙏

Darren, Claire, Caoimhe, Kate & Seán xxx

Our sincere sympathy to Mary & David, Donals Mam, Andrew & Donals Sisters & Uncle in Ballycroy.

We couldn’t make Donals funeral in Summerhill but watched it later on-line.

His friend gave a Eulogy at the end of Mass which was one of the finest we’ve ever heard.

God rest Gods servant Donal

Deepest sympathies to Mary David and the Digan family on the sad passing of Donal. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Mary and David and the extended family on the very sad news of Donal's passing. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Mrs Digan,Niamh,Aine,Andrew & Maura and the extended Digan family on the sad passing of your beloved Donal. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Áine and all the family I was so sorry to hear of Donals death. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Stay strong and mind yourselves. May Donal Rest in Peace.

Deeply saddened to learn of Donal’s passing. It was my privilege to work with him over the years on various projects that related to improving educational provision for students with special educational needs. His commitment to students with vision impairment in particular was enormous and enduring. He was a true gentleman in all his encounters and was widely respected across the education system. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. John Murphy DES (retired)

Deepest sympathy to Mary, David and all Donal’s family and friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.

Deepest sympathy to you Mary, David and your extended family at this sad time.

My deepest sympathy to you, Mary and David, on the passing of your beloved Donal. May you find courage and strength during these difficult days.

To Màire and family,we are thinking of you at this sad time.

Mary,

Our very deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your dear husband Donal. May he rest in peace.

Mary I am very sad to hear that Donal has gone to his eternal reward. Only knew him recently,a gentleman for sure May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Mary,David also to Ruth and John and the Digan family on the sad passing of Donal. May his soul rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Mary, David and all the extended family on the sad passing of Donal. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Mary, David, Andrew and all the Digan family. May Donal rest in peace.

On behalf of myself and the staff of St Marys ward we offer our sincere sympathy to Mary Donals wife his son David our Nursing colleague Maire and all the Digan family .We are truly sorry for your loss Donal waa a gentleman and we were privileged to look after Donal.May his Soul Rip.Our Thoughts are with you all 🙏🙏❤

Our sincerest condolences to Mary, David and all of Donal's family. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Áine & all the Digan family on the sad passing of your beloved brother Donal. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Sincere condolences to Mary and David and all members of the Digan and Doran families. Donal was a great neighbour and we will miss the 5 minute turn half hour chats on the side of the road. Donal was a true gentleman and will be missed in Aughness

My sincerere sympathy on the passing of Donal. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.

To all of Donal's family and close friends - my heartfelt sympathies to everyone. I was so sad to hear of his untimely passing. I had the pleasure of living with him many years ago and I have great and happy memories of such a great guy.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Deepest sympathy to the Digan and Campbell families on the sad passing of Donal. May he rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to Mary David and family on the sad loss of Donal, may he rest in peace.

Beautiful ceremony, tributes and singing!
A fitting farewell to the wonderful Dónal!
Rest in Peace.

Sincere condolences to Donal’s family on his passing. May he rest in peace.

Fondly remembered, rest in peace Donal.

Sincere sympathy to Niamh on the loss of your much loved brother Donal.

Thinking of you, your mum, Mary, David and the extended family at this very difficult time.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

I am so saddened to hear of the death of Dónal. He brought great care and compassion to his work as a Guidance Counsellor. He was a generous colleague who shared his knowledge and was always eager to explore the best ways to help his students. My deepest condolonces to his family.

Mary David and the wider families so sorry for your loss. Donal's passing will leave a huge gap in all our lives. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Maurice,Jessica,Scarlett and Pia.

Mary,David, the Digan & Campbell family we are so sorry to hear of Donal's passing. Thinking of you all.🙏

Sincere sympathy to the Digan & Campbell families on your sad loss. Rest in peace Donal.

My deepest sympathy to Donal’s family. A privilege to know and work alongside such a kind gentleman. May he rest in peace.

My heartfelt sympathies to all Donal's family. So so sad. A true gentleman, a beautiful soul. He will be remembered forever in our hearts.
🙏💫

My deepest condolences.
Godspeed Donal.

I was deeply saddened to hear the news of Mr. Digan's passing. Having been a student at Rosmini Community School and personally navigated the challenges of a visual impairment, I had the privilege of not just knowing him as a teacher but as a mentor and a friend. His departure leaves a void that words can never fill.

For me, and many others like me with visual impairments, Mr. Digan was a guiding light. His classroom was a place where we not only gained knowledge but also learned the power of resilience and the importance of lending a helping hand to our peers facing similar challenges. Through his guidance, I not only learned but also discovered my passion for teaching and supporting others, regardless of my own sight loss.

What set Mr. Digan apart was his commitment to students with visual impairments. He was a tireless advocate, fighting for the support and resources we needed, even when the odds were stacked against us. He was always there to ensure that we had every opportunity to succeed.

In my own journey, Mr. Digan was more than just an educator, but a friend who provided guidance and support through the ups and downs of life. His kindness and belief in my potential will forever stay with me.

My heart and deepest sympathies goes out to his family and friends, who, like us, have lost an exceptional human being who touched our lives in profound ways. May he rest in peace.