Death of south Mayo born priest

A BARNACARROLL born priest has died just 11 days short of his 93rd birthday.

Fr. Pat Egan, an ardent gaeilgoir, was professed as a Redemptorist in October 1943 and was ordained priest in August 1950.

Fr. Pat spent all his life as a Redemptorist in Ireland, giving parish missions the length and breadth of the country.

He will be laid to rest tomorrow (Tuesday) in the Redemptorist Cemetery at Esker, Athenry.