Death announced of former district court judge

The death has occurred of former Midland district court judge John Neilan.

A Roscommon native John F Neilan Jr passed away on Wednesday, November 24, peacefully at home, with his family.

The late Judge Neilan served as district court judge for the Tullamore and Kilbeggan area for 10 years from October 1998 to the end of 2008 before moving to the district court area covering Athlone, Mullingar and Longford. He retired in July 2010 on his 65th birthday.

The late Mr Neilan, 'Rathanane', Abbey Street, Roscommon Town, Roscommon, came from a family with a strong legal background, with both his father and grandfather part of the profession.

He will be deeply missed by his wife Peggy, daughter Gillian, sons Jonathan and Jevan; their respective partners Damien, Deirdre and Amanda; grandsons Daniel, Conor, Christian, Finn and Toman; sisters Ann and Bridget; brothers William and Gerard; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Pre-deceased by sisters Elaine and Edwina; brothers Pat, Brian and Maurice; and brother-in-law Gerry Liddy.

Reposing at home in Abbey Street, Roscommon today (Friday) from 1pm until 5pm. In adherence with current guidelines, this will be walk through only. Removal from the house on Saturday morning at 10.45am arriving at the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am Burial afterwards in St Coman’s Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations welcome towards your local hospice.

The Funeral Mass will be broadcast in the Roscommon town area on the Parish Radio 105.9 FM and can also be viewed live on Saturday at 11am on https://www.churchtv.ie/roscommontown/