Dundalk Football Club is greatly saddened by the death of Declan Temple, father of our owner and chairman John.

All at the club send our heartfelt condolences to Declan’s family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with John and his family.

May Declan Rest in Peace.

Death Notice: Peacefully, in the dedicated care of the staff of Dundalk Care Home.

Predeceased by his parents Joe and Mai. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife Joan, daughter Claire, son John, daughter-in-law Angela, grandchildren Victoria, Shea, Oisín, Fiadh and Fionn, brothers Joe and Martin, sisters-in-law Geraldine, Yvonne and Carol, Carol’s husband Raymond McGuinness, nephews and nieces Caoimhe, James, Laura and Andrew, relatives and friends.

Reposing at his home (Eircode A91 R3N0) from 3pm-8pm on both Saturday and Sunday, November 30th and December 1st. Removal on Monday, December 2nd, to St. Joseph’s Redemptorist Church (Eircode A91 WY98), arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery (Eircode A91 F598).

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Birches, donations box and envelopes will be available at the home and Church.

The family wish to express their appreciation to the volunteers and staff of The Birches for the consideration shown to Declan while in their care. We especially want to acknowledge Mary Gray for her dedication and care to Declan. It truly was exceptional and will never be forgotten.

Funeral details via RIP.ie.