He might not have been Donegal-born however the county is rather a lot poorer for the passing at the moment of Terry Leydon.
The previous soldier and Donegal League official handed away at Letterkenny College Hospital.
Born in Sligo, Terry made Drumkeen his residence and the folks of Donegal grew to become his mates.
A real sports activities fan, Terry served the Donegal League in lots of capacities however will probably be remembered by many because the League’s disciplinary secretary for nearly 40 years.
He additionally served on the Donegal Girls’s League, the Ulster FA and Donegal Youth League.
However regardless of dwelling in Donegal for many years, Terry was loyal to his roots in Sligo.
As a substitute of creating the quick journey to Finn Park to helps Finn Harps, Terry remained a Sligo Rovers fan and was a proud season ticket holder at The Showgrounds.
In his profession as a soldier, Terry reached the rank of Quartermaster Sergeant within the Irish Military and he served on abroad peacekeeping missions.
He’s survived by his spouse Vonnie, daughter Sharon and sons Derek and Paul and will probably be remembered fondly by his many, many mates.
The Donegal League tonight paid their very own tribute to Terry.
All Donegal League video games are postponed this weekend and all exercise at Diamond Park Ballyare is suspended as a mark of respect to Mr Leydon.
A spokesperson for the Donegal League mentioned “The information of the passing of our buddy and colleague Terry Leyden has left us dumbfounded. Since his election to the Govt Committee of the Donegal Junior League 50 years in the past, Terry has been an ever current administrator each regionally and nationally.
“The League at the moment was in its infancy and communication expertise wasn’t as on the spot as that of the fashionable day. That by no means brought on males like Terry to be any much less environment friendly within the fulfilment of their roles. They noticed to the event of the League and when the chance arose they took the steps essential to begin the event of the present League Headquarters at Diamond Park, Ballyare. Terry was an integral a part of every little thing that occurred and shortly grew to become extremely revered, not alone for his administrative talents but additionally for his eagerness to see the League, its golf equipment and gamers thrive.
“Present Chairman John Joe Mc Cafferty would typically remind Terry that he “had a 12 months extra achieved” and from the banter between the pair it was evident how a lot mutual respect existed between the League’s two lengthy standing Executives. Again in these days within the early Seventies, Terry was the supervisor of Rockhill F.C.
“A former member of the Defence Forces, Terry by no means forgot his roots and remained an avid supporter of his hometown membership Sligo Rovers. He has been a stalwart of the Donegal Junior League and his passing has left an unfillable void. Within the coming days a lot will probably be written about Terry and nice tales will little question be recalled.
“His life was so full and he gave a lot of his time for the great of others. To his spouse Vonnie, Daughter Sharon and sons Derek and Paul we ship our deepest condolences. Diamond Park won’t ever really feel the identical once more, the Man of the Home has gone to his everlasting reward. Might he Relaxation In Peace.”
His funeral particulars are but to be confirmed.
Might he relaxation in peace.
Disappointment at passing of sporting stalwart Terry Leydon was final modified: February 2nd, 2024 by
