THE INSPIRING LIFE OF NIALL MCDONAGH

Tributes have been paid to a former footballer turned prominent Catholic missionary following his death last week.

 Níall McDonagh, from Rahoon in Galway, died on Tuesday 27 October after battling cancer.

 Níall first came to national attention in 2019 when he appeared on RTÉ’s Nationwide discussing his work with the Church and local community in the Bronx, New York. A seminarian at the time, his appearance on the programme subsequently attracted attention online

CLICK HERE TO WATCH NIALL BEING INTERVIEWED BY EWTN'S COLM FLYNN:

He was interviewed later by Ryan Tubridy on the Late Late Show (See below)

Niall then became a Catholic lay missionary and did some work with Shalom TV. He was involved in the documentary found here below:

One tribute paid to him was the following:

Through his powerful witness, many have been deeply moved and inspired by his firm faith, courage, and perseverance in the face of suffering.

“Níall’s ministry and service to the Church touched countless lives across the world. His steadfast love for the Lord and his commitment to sharing the Gospel have left a lasting legacy that will continue to bear fruit for years to come.

“Níall will be remembered as a faithful servant of Christ who ran his race with courage and fidelity. We trust that he now joins St Paul in proclaiming: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7).

May he rest in peace.