News - Des Guckian

'A very, very emotional evening' - huge crowd attends Des Guckian memorial concert

Des’s daughter Irene played the fiddle and was delighted with how the event went.

Dec 21, 2025 23:31

He was a member of Annaduff Church Choir before he died in May, while aged in his 70s.

Dec 21, 2025 09:44

The 'Mad Hatters' themed tea party was due to take place on the weekend of May 23rd to 25th.

Jun 3, 2025 15:46

Several of his passions were remembered at his funeral - including his family, literature, the Irish language, the GAA and politics.

May 26, 2025 13:36

After first getting elected in 2014, he retained his seat in the local elections of 2019 and 2024.

May 26, 2025 07:50

He passed away yesterday in Sligo Hospice after a brief illness, while aged in his 70s.

May 23, 2025 13:24

He passed away peacefully this morning after an illness, while aged in his late 70s.

May 22, 2025 16:28

Des Guckian was first elected in 2014 and served on Leitrim County Council as an Independent up until earlier this year.

May 22, 2025 12:54

She was was confirmed as the county's newest councillor at a meeting in Carrigallen this morning.

May 6, 2025 11:25

Des Guckian resigned his seat on Leitrim County Council last month on health grounds, after 11 years as a local representative.

May 6, 2025 07:32

Des has nominated his daughter Irene Guckian Rabbitte to take over - and she will be formally ratified at next Tuesday's council meeting.

May 1, 2025 12:59

The Annaduff man is resigning his seat today on health grounds, after 11 years as a councillor.

Apr 11, 2025 13:22

Nov 27, 2024 18:34

The Dromod-based Independent has become the 14th declared candidate in the constituency, with four in Leitrim and 10 in Sligo.

Nov 9, 2024 19:42

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