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Sad death of Buncrana councillor 04.04.08

BUNCRANA is mourning the death of local Councillor Philip Diggin who has passed away at his home after a long illness.
The Independent councillor, who was in his late 40s, was popular among voters in his hometown for his no-nonsense style and behind-the-scenes hard work on issues important to them.
A councillor for many years, he was also a secondary school teacher at Crana College.
He topped the poll in the 2004 local elections and was also a former chairman of Buncrana Town Council. He had served on a number of committees during his political career including the Donegal Vocational Education Committee (Donegal VEC).
Fianna Fáil Senator Cecilia Keaveney this morning paid tribute to the late councillor. “It was with great regret I learned of the death of Philip this morning. He was a popular and very active member of the community of Buncrana and indeed Inishowen. His friendly nature endeared him to many through not only his political work but also through his work as a teacher and socially.
"As chair of the board of management of Moville Community College, I pass on my sympathies and those of the board to Philip's family. As a fellow board member he had made an important input to the new school.
"He will be very sadly and badly missed especially by his family but also all of us who knew him," she added.
Funeral arrangements are still being finalised today.
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