Robert Deegan

Robert Deegan of Newbridge and Athy Co Kildare, who was killed while fighting with Ukrainian forces in Vovchansk on the 17th September 2024, will have his life celebrated on Saturday 14th of December at 12 noon

The ceremony will start in Newbridge Bible Church, Liffey Lodge, Roseberry, Newbridge W12 H 5E5, at 12 noon

On completion of the Church ceremony, at 1pm approx, busses will be waiting to bring Military, Ex Military & Friends to give a final salute on the hill of Allen.

People who are unable to endure the 20-minute climb to the Hill of Allen can make their way to Maloneys Pub in Newbridge, where they can take refreshments.

There is no parking at the Hill of Allen, so the traffic will be marshalled by army personnel. You are advised not to take your car to the Hill of Allen. Busses will be provided.

The ceremony on the Hill of Allen should take approximately 1 hour.
On completion of the ceremony, the busses will take all people back to the Church in Roseberry, where they parked their cars. There will be changing facilities for those who wish to shed their uniforms.

From there, military personnel, remaining family, friends, and comrades of Robert can make their way to Maloneys pub in Newbridge for refreshments where they can meet those who arrived earlier.

The family would like to thank everyone for the immense support, which enabled them to travel to Ukraine to bring Robert's remains home.