Des Guckian's son has remembered his dad as someone who championed the 'ordinary man' at his funeral Mass in Annaduff today.
He died last week after a short illness, while aged in his late 70s.
He was a long-serving teacher in St Mel's College in Longford town and was a Leitrim councillor for 11 years.
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Several of his passions were remembered at his funeral - including his family, literature, the Irish language, the GAA and politics.
Fr Frank Garvey worked alongside him for several years in St Mel's College - he remembered him fondly at the funeral Mass:
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He summed up Des in two words:
Des's son Paul also paid a moving tribute to his dad:
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