McLoughlin, Aidan
November 12, 2008
The late Aidan McLoughlin
People in the general Piercestown area and many parts of the country were deeply saddened by the recent death of Aidan McLoughlin.
Aidan, who was 70 years old passed away at Wexford General Hospital in October after a brief illness. He had recently retired as a member of Teagasc Technical staff at Johnstown Castle.
Born and reared in Castlefin, County Donegal, he studied in Ballyhaise Agricultural College in Cavan after completing his secondary education.
On the formation of the Agricultural Institute, Aidan was appointed as a technician in 196-0 at the Beef Centre in Grange, County Meath where he worked for four years. During his time in Grange, he met his future wife, Rose Durnin.
Following the establishment of agricultural field stations by the Institute, Aidan was appointed in 1964 as Officer in Charge of the Cattle and Sheep Field Station at Ballintubber in County Roscommon.
The field station was most important in providing information on systems of cattle and sheep farming and Aidan was deeply involved in the transfer of that information.
Aidan and Rose settled well into the community and their family of six children were all born in Roscommon.
After 19 years at the Ballintubber field station, Aidan was transferred to the Johnstown Castle Centre where he enjoyed working as a member of the team on grassland research. The family settled well into the Piercestown community.
A talented athlete in his youth, Aidan had a great interest in all sport, especially GAA. He supported his local club, St Martin's and led them to a Junior B football title in 1986.
He would have particularly enjoyed the St Martin's recent win in the County Hurling Championship.
In recent times, he was an umpire attending matches all over the county. He also enjoyed following the teams of his home county, Donegal and also Meath and Roscommon.
Aidan was involved in Community Games and he made many trips to Mosney as a steward. He loved the outdoors and had a keen interest in gardening.
He loved meeting people and always enjoyed a chat and having the 'craic'. He loved to be surrounded by his family and friends. He was a kind and loving husband, a supportive and caring father to his six children and an inspiration to his 14 grandchildren who adored him.
Aidan is survived by his loving wife, Rose; his children, Martin, Mary, Aidan, Patricia, Paul and Cathal; his grandchildren; brothers; sisters;brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nieces; nephews; relatives and friends.
He was laid to rest in Piercestown Cemetery following funeral Mass in St Martin's Church, Piercestown.
A large congregation of relatives, neighbours and friends from many parts of the country attended to pay their respects to a man who was greatly loved and whose loss will be deeply felt by all who knew him.
Wexford People, November 12th 2008
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