The Loreto secondary school in Letterkenny has this evening paid tribute to their young teacher, Cara Hannon, who passed away unexpectedly today.
Ms Hannon died at the ICU in Letterkenny University Hospital following a short illness. She was 23 years-of-age.
As part of her Professional Masters of Education (PME) at University of Galway, she had been working at Loreto Letterkenny
“It is with deep shock and broken hearts that we have learned of the death of our beloved colleague, Miss Cara Hannon,” the school posted on its social media this evening.
A past pupil of Loreto Letterkenny, she completed her Leaving Cert there in 2019.
“Cara was more recently a PME student, doing her teaching practice here with us, up until last Friday. She was due to complete her studies in May.
“Cara radiated warmth and joy and had a great relationship with her students and colleagues. She will be missed very much by all of us.
“On behalf of management, staff and students we extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to Cara’s family and friends. May Miss Hannon rest in eternal peace.”
Ms Hannon also worked at the nearby St Eunan’s College last year as a PME history teacher.
“Today, our thoughts and prayers are with her parents, PJ and Nellie, sister Emma and brother Patrick,” the college said in a statement this evening.
The late Ms Hannon’s remains will repose at the family home in Listillion tomorrow and Thursday 6th March from 1pm until after the Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Friday at 10.15am going to The Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on the parish YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657. Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery, Letterkenny.
Read the full funeral notice below:
The sudden, untimely death has taken place on Tuesday 4th March 2025 at ICU, Letterkenny University Hospital of Cara Hannon, Listillion, Letterkenny.
Deeply missed by her loving parents P.J and Nellie, sister Emma Maguire (Shaun Paul), brother Patrick (Vivienne), uncles and aunties, nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends and colleagues at the Loreto Convent, St. Eunan’s College and Lizzie’s Diner, Dunfanaghy.
Cara is predeceased by her grandparents Patrick and Annie Hannon, Leitrim and Charlie and Margaret Gallen, Knocknamona, Letterkenny.
Rest in Peace
Cara’s remains will repose at the family home in Listillion on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th March from 1pm until after the Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Friday 7th March at 10.15am going to The Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on the parish YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657. Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery, Letterkenny.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to The Irish Heart Foundation.
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