Family and friends of a much-loved member of the Letterkenny community gathered today to celebrate his life and lasting legacy.
The late John Mangan was a familiar face to all who passed through the town. The Churchill native was the face of the Irish Wheelchair Association in Letterkenny, tirelessly fundraising for the charity through the sale of bingo cards.
John sold cards outside Dillion’s Supermarket in the days gone by and more recently in the Courtyard Shopping Centre.
John passed away in July 2017 at the age of 77. His memory will live on with a new plaque which was revealed today by special guest and friend Neil Gallagher. Placed at what was once John’s usual spot, the plaque celebrates John’s friendly qualities and his lifelong work for those with disabilities.
John Mangan pictured in his home in Churchill with his daughter Jackie and his grandson Charlie. Photo Brian McDaid
See photos from the event below by Brian McDaid. Read Brian’s tribute to John in his motoring column this week on Donegal Daily here: https://www.donegaldaily.com/2018/07/26/dd-motoring-remembering-two-great-donegal-people/
Neil Gallagher with John Mangan’s family including Jackie Molloy Martin Mangan Rosemarie Sharkey and at the plaque which was unveiled in the Courtyard Shopping Centre.
Friends and family at the unveiling of a plaque by Neil Gallagher in memory of John Mangan at the Courtyard Shopping Centre on the 1st anniversary of his death. Photo Brian Mc Daid
Neil Gallagher unveils a plaque in memory of John Mangan at the Courtyard Shopping Centre.
John Mangan’s daughter Rosemarie who thanked the great turnout for unveiling of a plaque at the Courtyard Shopping Centre.
Neil Gallagher with family of the Late John Mangan anwith management and staff of the Courtyard for the unveiling on a plague in memory of John Mangan.
Mary Mc Grenra from the Irish Wheelchair Association with Neil Gallagher at the unveiling of the plaque in memory of the Late John Mangan at the Courtyard Shopping Centre.
John Mangan’s grandson Charlie and son in-law Paddy Molloy at the plaque which was unveiled in memory of the late John Mangan at the Courtyard Shopping centre by Neil Gallagher. Photo Brian McDaid