Heartfelt thanks for support following Donal’s death

Further to the recent funeral of our son and brother Donal, and the many letters of condolence we have received, we would like to express heartfelt thanks from our family.

Over the last five years we have received incredible support as a family while Donal battled with his disease.

Initially, it was mainly local support, but since he came to prominence by his writings and interviews, we have had nothing but positive well wishers locally, from across the country, and internationally.

We are eternally grateful for everyone who offered their support, words of comfort and generosity to Donal and ourselves.

We would like to thank the whole country, but in particular all the schools in Tralee, the sporting clubs of Tralee, the town of Tralee, the parishes of St John’s & St Brendan’s and An Garda Síochána for the dignified way in which everyone paid their last farewell to our son and brother.

The silence attributed to Donal by the people in Tralee on May 15 spoke volumes to the world of how you have taken his person to your hearts.

Fionnbar, Elma and Jenna Walsh

Blennerville

Co Kerry