In their heyday, they were known the length and breadth of the country and played an important role in the re-establishment of the popularity of Irish ceili music in the towns and villages of Ireland and abroad.Īnd while Barney and his own branch of the Fitzgerald family were very much part of the Letterkenny community, his heart never really left Bundoran where he was raised, mourners were told on Saturday morning at the Church of the Irish Martyrs.įr Brian Quinn, chief celebrant assisted by Fr Brian Conway, said that people attending the funeral were still constrained by Covid-19, but they were still able to mark Barney's passing in word, prayer and in song. The funeral took place last Saturday in Letterkenny of the late Barney Fitzgerald of Knocknamona Park, Letterkenny, but who will always be associated with his Beautiful Bundoran and his involvement with the famous Richard Fitzgerald Ceili band. DonegalLive Find latest Donegal Democrat South East West Inishowen Finn Valley Ireland Local County breaking news, sport, business, death notices, entertainment, motoring, jobsĭonegal Live Find latest Donegal Democrat South East West Inishowen Finn Valley Ireland Local County breaking news, sport, business, death notices, entertainment, motoring, jobsĭonegal Live Find latest Donegal Democrat South East West Inishowen Finn Valley Ireland Local County breaking news, sport, business, death notices, entertainment, property