Life of soldier killed in Ukraine to be celebrated
The late Robert Deegan, who died fighting the Russians in Ukraine
A FORMER member of the Irish Defence forces killed in action in Ukraine will be laid to rest in his home count next week.
Robert Deegan of Newbridge and Athy Co Kildare will have his life celebrated on Saturday 14 December at 12am.
In a funeral notice posted on RIP.ie, the Deegan family would like to thank everyone for the immense support, which enabled them to travel to Ukraine to bring Robert's remains home following his death in Vovchansk on the 17 September.
The ceremony will start in Newbridge Bible Church in Roseberry, Newbridge on Saturday at 12am.
On completion of the church ceremony, busses will be waiting to bring “military, ex military and friends” for a final salute on the Hill of Allen.
The notice said: ‘People who are unable to endure the 20-minute climb to the Hill of Allen can make their way to Maloneys Pub in Newbridge, where they can take refreshments.’
There is a reminder that there is no parking at the Hill of Allen so traffic will be marshalled by army personnel. You are advised not to take your car to the Hill of Allen.
On completion of the ceremony which should take around an hour, ‘the busses will take all people back to the Church in Roseberry, where they parked their cars. There will be changing facilities for those who wish to shed their uniforms.
‘From there, military personnel, remaining family, friends, and comrades of Robert can make their way to Maloney's pub in Newbridge for refreshments where they can meet those who arrived earlier.’
