Deep regret has been occasioned in his native Ballinderry and over a wide area at the news of the death of Mr Micky Donnelly, Ardagh Road, Ballymoyle, which occurred at his home. A farmer and a well known figure in GAA circles in County Derry, he is survived by his wife Teeny (nee Wilson) and sons, Sean and Brendan. A sister, Ms Annie Tennyson, Drumcraw, Cookstown, and two brothers, John Joe (Ballinderry) and Monsignor Francis Donnelly, Dundalk, also mourns his passing. A brother, Patsy, predeceased him. Mr Donnelly was strong supporter of Ballinderry Shamrocks GAC which he served over the years in a number of roles. A former playing member , he was manager for some years. He also headed the administrations as Chairman and latterly as honourary Vice-President. Mr Donnelly was a founder member and former Chairman of Ballinderry Bridge Parochial Bowling Club. He also assisted in the foundation of Ballinderry Historical Association and was involved in the production of its successful history of the area published last year. The funeral at St. Patrick's Church, Ballinderry, was largely attended. Interment followed in the adjoining cemetery. Courtesy of the Mid-Ulster Observer. 1 November, 2007. Tweet

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