Post by Chel on Nov 25, 2009 22:50:34 GMT 8
Dylan Ahern: the avid runner was found dead at his home
By Fionnan Sheahan
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern's extended family have suffered a second blow in just a month after the death of his nephew.
The death over the weekend of Dylan Ahern, son of former Lord Mayor of Dublin Maurice Ahern, came just weeks after Mr Ahern's son-in-law, Westlife pop star Nicky Byrne, lost his father.
Dylan (37) was an avid runner, like his father, and was one of six children. He died in his apartment on Dublin's northside on Saturday morning and was found by his flatmate.
Maurice Ahern is Bertie Ahern's eldest brother and was the Fianna Fail candidate in this year's Dublin Central by-election.
Condolences were expressed to the family by the well-known Clonliffe Harriers athletics club in Dublin.
"It is with profound shock that we learned of the tragic loss of a member of the Clonliffe family, Dylan Ahern, who died suddenly this morning. Our prayers and thoughts are with Maurice and his family at this very sad time," the club said.
As a mark of respect, the club cancelled a prize-giving dinner and deferred its AGM, due to be held tomorrow night.
Ambulance
The Dublin Fire Brigade Ambulance arrived at the apartment in Northwood, Santry, at 1pm and his body was brought to Blanchardstown Hospital. A post mortem will take place today. Gardai are not investigating the death.
The removal is expected to take place tomorrow with the funeral on Wednesday.
Dylan grew up in the family home in Malahide and worked for Dublin City Council. Neither the former Taoiseach, nor the Ahern family, will be making a statement on the death.
Last month there had been celebration for Maurice Ahern when his daughter Aimee married at St Nicholas of Myra Church in Kinsealy, Co Dublin.
Earlier this month, Nicky Byrne Snr, the father-in-law of Bertie Ahern's daughter Georgina, died of a heart attack at 60 years of age.
- Fionnan Sheahan
Credit/Source: irishindependent.ie
By Fionnan Sheahan
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern's extended family have suffered a second blow in just a month after the death of his nephew.
The death over the weekend of Dylan Ahern, son of former Lord Mayor of Dublin Maurice Ahern, came just weeks after Mr Ahern's son-in-law, Westlife pop star Nicky Byrne, lost his father.
Dylan (37) was an avid runner, like his father, and was one of six children. He died in his apartment on Dublin's northside on Saturday morning and was found by his flatmate.
Maurice Ahern is Bertie Ahern's eldest brother and was the Fianna Fail candidate in this year's Dublin Central by-election.
Condolences were expressed to the family by the well-known Clonliffe Harriers athletics club in Dublin.
"It is with profound shock that we learned of the tragic loss of a member of the Clonliffe family, Dylan Ahern, who died suddenly this morning. Our prayers and thoughts are with Maurice and his family at this very sad time," the club said.
As a mark of respect, the club cancelled a prize-giving dinner and deferred its AGM, due to be held tomorrow night.
Ambulance
The Dublin Fire Brigade Ambulance arrived at the apartment in Northwood, Santry, at 1pm and his body was brought to Blanchardstown Hospital. A post mortem will take place today. Gardai are not investigating the death.
The removal is expected to take place tomorrow with the funeral on Wednesday.
Dylan grew up in the family home in Malahide and worked for Dublin City Council. Neither the former Taoiseach, nor the Ahern family, will be making a statement on the death.
Last month there had been celebration for Maurice Ahern when his daughter Aimee married at St Nicholas of Myra Church in Kinsealy, Co Dublin.
Earlier this month, Nicky Byrne Snr, the father-in-law of Bertie Ahern's daughter Georgina, died of a heart attack at 60 years of age.
- Fionnan Sheahan
Credit/Source: irishindependent.ie