Declan Donnelly has paid an emotional tribute to his brother, Father Dermott, as he was laid to rest in Newcastle today.
Fr Dermott died on July 8, 2022, aged 55, following a serious illness. He had recently celebrated 30 years of service to his parish and community after being ordained a Priest on June 27, 1992.
During a moving Requiem Mass held at St Mary's Cathedral in Newcastle, Dec struggled to hold back the tears as he said farewell to his brother with a loving tribute. He described Fr Dermott as " very calm, very sensitive and very protective of us all" and said he will be missed " immeasurably".
