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Funeral details confirmed for British Army officer from Roscommon

Feb 4, 2026 11:06
By Shannonside News
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Funeral details confirmed for British Army officer from Roscommon

Captain Gilbert Muldowney, of Ballinameen passed away following the incident at Otterburn Training Area in Northumberland.

The funeral arrangements have been confirmed for a British Army officer who grew up in county Roscommon. after he died following a live firing training incident in England.

Captain Gilbert Muldowney, of Ballinameen passed away following the incident at Otterburn Training Area in Northumberland.

A former Head Student at Elphin Community College, Gilbert is being remembered as a quiet, kind leader who set a positive example and was deeply involved in sport and debating.

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His mass of the resurrection will take place in St Attracta’s Church, Ballinameen on Saturday at 1pm with burial in the adjoining Cemetery.

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