The Saint Eunan’s College school community has joined the tributes to popular Letterkenny man, Michael Cullen, who passed away on Monday.
Mr Cullen, late of 23 Hawthorn Heights, passed peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital following seven months in the excellent care of staff at St Eunan’s Nursing Home.
Mr Cullen was a respected teacher, sportsman, mentor and friend who taught at Saint Eunan’s College for 36 years. He was also an integral part of the Letterkenny Athletic Club, having served as PRO, and he was also a keen golfer at the Letterkenny Golf Club.
“Everyone at St Eunan’s College are saddened to hear of the passing of Michael Cullen,” said a tribute from the school.
“He taught Latin, Greek, English and Maths during this time and was involved with many of the sports on offer.
“He continued to be a regular visitor at events associated with the college long after his retirement.”
The college expressed sympathies to Mr Cullen’s family and loved ones.
Mr Cullen will be deeply missed by his family, wife Monika, sons Greg and Dermot, daughters Angela and Nuala and granddaughters Hanna and Marlene, Greg’s partner Claudia, and sons in law Harry and Barry. Pre-deceased by baby infant Karen, his parents Hannah (nee Coyle) and Michael, his brothers Patsy and Neil and his sisters Mary and Anne.
Funeral Details:
Remains reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top on Wednesday the 6th of August from 4pm to 6pm. House strictly private please.
Requiem Mass will take place at 1pm on Thursday the 7th of August in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, followed by burial afterwards in Leck Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if desired to Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital or St. Eunan’s Nursing Home c/o Jim Mc Glynn Funeral Director or any family member.
Tributes paid following passing of former Letterkenny teacher was last modified: August 5th, 2025 by Staff Writer
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