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#1 Post by squalus »

I heard of the death of Killybegs skipper Pat O'Callaghan yesterday
Having fished with him over the past 25 years Pat was one of the finest Skippers from the North West
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#2 Post by Drew »

Also heard this, Never got to fish with him but heard he was one of the best.
Condolances to family and friends.
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#3 Post by pete »

May he rest in peace. One of the longest serving angling skippers in Donegal, he'll be missed around the bay this summer.
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#4 Post by beachcaster »

very sad news are thoughts are with his family.rest in peace pat.
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#5 Post by birdseye »

Very sad news
Condolances to family and friends.
Rest in Peace Pat.
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