The late Declan McDowell
A family notice reads: “We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Declan McDowell, peacefully at his home, surrounded by all of his loving family on January 31, 2023.
“Late of 13 Lindenwood Park, Foyle Springs.
“May he rest in peace.
“Beloved husband of Helen. Devoted father of Roddy, Declan, Holly and Shannon. Dearest father-in-law of Elizabeth, Kyra, Brendan and Shane.
“Loving granda of Ryan, Rory, Alfie, Declan, Bradán and Rían. A much loved brother of Kay, Kevin, Pearse and Pat. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all of his wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
“Declan’s remains will be reposing at his late family home, 13 Lindenwood Park, Foyle Springs from 3pm today, Tuesday 31st January.
“Funeral leaving from there on Thursday 2nd February at 11:20am for 12pm requiem mass in Holy Familly Church, Ballymagroarty. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.
“Wake House Private From 9pm till 11am.
“Declan’s funeral requiem mass can be streamed live via the link below: http://www.holyfamily-parish.com/media-webcam.html
“Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Foyle Hospice c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ.
“St Padre Pio Intercede For Him.”
Mr McDowell helped Finn Harps win the 1974 FAI Cup – to this day the club’s only major trophy in senior football – by defeating St. Patrick’s Athletic 3-1 at Dalymount Park.
In December 1985, he signed for Noel King at Derry City and made his first appearance for the Candystripes in a 2-0 win over Monaghan United at Belgium Park on December 1, 1985.
He went on to make 40 appearances for the Candystripes in the League of Ireland, captaining the team 13 times.
Declan was also the captain when Derry City won their first ever trophy in the League of Ireland, with the Shield victory over Longford Town at the end of the 1985/86 season.
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