The sisters of an army captain, from north Roscommon, say their brother was a role model who died doing what he loved.
Captain Gilbert Muldowney’s funeral Mass took place in St Attracta’s Church in Ballinameen this afternoon and he was laid to rest afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
His coffin was brought shoulder high to the church from his home nearby.
The 25-year-old died in live fire training in Northumberland in north England on Sunday, January 25.
The funeral heard: "At his final training with his section, they were communicating on headsets.
"When he was hit, he came across the radio, saying 'man down'.
"When they got to him, less than 30 seconds later, he was gone."
He was a member of the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery and there was a significant army presence at his funeral.
They included the commanding officer of his regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Henry Waller; and Colonel Sean Grant, the UK defence attaché to Ireland.
There was also a large presence from Elphin Community College, where Gilbert was head boy in his final year.
He moved to Ballinameen from Dublin when he was a child.
The funeral Mass was led by Bishop of Achonry and Elphin Kevin Doran, while Bishop of Galway and Clonfert Michael Duignan and several local priests were also present.
Several gifts were brought to the altar to symbolise Gilbert's passions in life, including his love of mountains, woodwork, reading, jewellery, travelling and his faith in God.
His sisters, Kate and Rachel, remembered him fondly, in a moving eulogy - listen here:
The chaplain of Gilbert's regiment, Henry Afful, also paid tribute at the funeral - listen here:
