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Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Irish Independent
Irishman who died tragically in the US to be repatriated to family home today
Damien O'Brien, a married father of two young children, was killed after being struck by a car while walking home from a night out with friends near Huntington Beach in California on July 6th last. A 21-year-old driver was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence. Mr O'Brien, 35, and his wife Michelle were expecting their third child in September. The deceased man moved to the US more than a decade ago from the east Donegal village of Killygordon and was a hugely popular member of the local Irish community in America. He was a member of the Wild Geese GAA Club and worked as vice president of operations with TM Grady Builders. The company has launched a GoFundMe page which has received a huge response from the local community with more than €250,000 being raised already. Damien is deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, Michelle, (nee O'Connor), adoring sons Oscar and Luke, his parents Patricia and Bernard, parents-in-law, Pat and Patricia O'Connor (Glenfin), sisters Colleen and Róisin, brothers Stephen and Bernard, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, partners, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, colleagues and wide circle of friends. He will repose at the home of his parents in Stoneybatter, Killygordon from 5pm today (Wednesday, 16th July) until 9pm and on Thursday, 17th July from 1pm until 9pm with the Rosary nightly at 9pm with family time on both nights from after the Rosary and on the morning of the funeral. Damien's Requiem Mass will take place on Friday, 18th July, at 12 noon in St. Patrick's Church, Killygordon, F93 W2C2, where Damien was baptised, received his First Communion and Confirmation. He will be buried afterwards in Cill Mhuire Cemetery, Glenfin. Mr O'Brien's burial is strictly private for the O'Brien and O'Connor families only.
Sunday World
4 days ago
- Sunday World
Irishman who died tragically in the US to be repatriated to family home
Damien O'Brien, a married father-of-two young children, was killed after being struck by a car while walking home from a night out with friends near Huntington Beach in California on July 6th last. An Irishman who died tragically in the US will be repatriated to his family home in Co Donegal later today. Damien O'Brien, a married father-of-two young children, was killed after being struck by a car while walking home from a night out with friends near Huntington Beach in California on July 6th last. A 21-year-old driver was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence. Mr O'Brien, 35, and his wife Michelle were expecting their third child in September. The deceased man moved to the US more than a decade ago from the east Donegal village of Killygordon and was a hugely popular member of the local Irish community in America. He was a member of the Wild Geese GAA Club and worked as vice president of operations with TM Grady Builders. The company has launched a GoFundMe page which has received a huge response from the local community with more than €250,000 being raised already. Damien is deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, Michelle, (nee O'Connor), adoring sons Oscar and Luke, his parents Patricia and Bernard, parents-in-law, Pat and Patricia O'Connor (Glenfin), sisters Colleen and Róisin, brothers Stephen and Bernard, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, partners, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, colleagues and wide circle of friends. He will repose at the home of his parents in Stoneybatter, Killygordon from 5pm today (Wednesday, 16th July) until 9pm and on Thursday, 17th July from 1pm until 9pm with the Rosary nightly at 9pm with family time on both nights from after the Rosary and on the morning of the funeral. Damien's Requiem Mass will take place on Friday, 18th July, at 12 noon in St. Patrick's Church, Killygordon, F93 W2C2, where Damien was baptised, received his First Communion and Confirmation. He will be buried afterwards in Cill Mhuire Cemetery, Glenfin. Mr O'Brien's burial is strictly private for the O'Brien and O'Connor families only. Damien O'Brien Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 16th
Irish Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Irishman killed tragically in US to be repatriated home today
An Irishman who died tragically in the US will be repatriated to his family home in Co Donegal later today. Damien O'Brien, a married father-of-two young children, was killed after being struck by a car while walking home from a night out with friends near Huntington Beach in California on July 6 last. A 21-year-old driver was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence. Mr O'Brien, 35, and his wife Michelle were expecting their third child in September. The deceased man moved to the US more than a decade ago from the east Donegal village of Killygordon and was a hugely popular member of the local Irish community in America. Damien O'Brien (Image: GoFundMe) He was a member of the Wild Geese GAA Club and worked as vice president of operations with TM Grady Builders. The company has launched a GoFundMe page which has received a huge response from the local community with more than €250,000 being raised already. Damien is deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, Michelle, (nee O'Connor), adoring sons Oscar and Luke, his parents Patricia and Bernard, parents-in-law, Pat and Patricia O'Connor (Glenfin), sisters Colleen and Róisin, brothers Stephen and Bernard, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, partners, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, colleagues and wide circle of friends. He will repose at the home of his parents in Stoneybatter, Killygordon from 5pm today, Wednesday, 16 July, until 9pm and on Thursday, 17 July from 1pm until 9pm with the Rosary nightly at 9pm with family time on both nights from after the Rosary and on the morning of the funeral. Damien's Requiem Mass will take place on Friday, 18 July, at 12 noon in St. Patrick's Church, Killygordon, F93 W2C2, where Damien was baptised, received his First Communion and Confirmation. He will be buried afterwards in Cill Mhuire Cemetery, Glenfin. Mr O'Brien's burial is strictly private for the O'Brien and O'Connor families only. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Sunday World
10-07-2025
- Sunday World
Irishman killed in US by suspected drunk driver named as much-loved dad of two
Mr O'Brien and his wife Michelle have two sons and are expecting a third child soon An Irishman killed in the US following a road traffic incident by a suspected drunk-driver has been named as father-of-two Damien O'Brien. Mr O'Brien had moved to America more than a decade ago from his native Killygordon in Co Donegal. The 35-year-old was struck by a car in the early hours of Sunday last while walking home from a night out with friends near Huntington Beach in California. A 21 year-old driver was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence. Mr O'Brien and his wife Michelle have two sons and are expecting a third child soon. He was a well-known and much-loved member of the Irish community in the area and was a member of the Wild Geese GAA Club. He worked as Vice President of Operations with TM Grady Builders. The company has launched a Go Fund Me page which has received a huge response from the local community. Organiser TM Grady said Damien was known for his "dedication, warmth, wisdom, and professionalism." Damien O'Brien News in 90 Seconds - July 10th He said "It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the sudden passing of our Vice President of Operations, Damien O'Brien, in a tragic accident on Sunday July 6th. "Damien was an extraordinary man, a leader, and a beloved member of our TM Grady Builder family, known for his dedication, warmth, wisdom, and professionalism. "His contributions to our projects and his genuine care for our clients left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of working with him." Damien is survived by his beloved wife, Michelle, their two young sons, Oscar and Luke and another child due in September. Mr Grady encouraged people to donate to the fund saying all donations will go to Damien's family to help with monthly bills and any unexpected expenses. He added "We can make a difference in Damien's family's life by coming together to support them during this challenging time." If you would like to donate to the fund please visit
Extra.ie
10-07-2025
- Extra.ie
Irishman killed in horror US crash was about to welcome third child
An Irishman killed in a road traffic incident in the US by a suspected drunk driver was about to welcome his third child. Damien O'Brien had moved to America more than a decade ago from his native Killygordon in Co. Donegal. The 35-year-old was struck by a car in the early hours of Sunday while walking home from a night out with friends near Huntington Beach in California. A 21-year-old driver was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence. Mr O'Brien and his wife Michelle have two sons, Luke and Oscar, and are expecting a third child in September. Mr O'Brien worked as vice president of operations with TM Grady Builders. Pic: GoFundMe He was a well-known and loved member of the Irish community in the area and was a member of the Wild Geese GAA Club. Mr O'Brien worked as vice president of operations with TM Grady Builders. The company has launched a GoFundMe page, which has received a huge response from the local community. Organiser TM Grady said Mr O'Brien was known for his 'dedication, warmth, wisdom, and professionalism'. Mr Grady added: 'It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the sudden passing of our vice president of operations, Damien O'Brien, in a tragic accident on Sunday, July 6. 'Damien was an extraordinary man, a leader and a beloved member of our TM Grady Builder family, known for his dedication, warmth, wisdom, and professionalism. 'His contributions to our projects and his genuine care for our clients left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of working with him.' Mr Grady encouraged people to donate to the fund, saying all donations will go to Mr O'Brien's family to help with monthly bills and any unexpected expenses. At the time of writing, more than $100,000 had been raised for Mr O'Brien's family. Pic: USAGAA / Facebook 'We can make a difference in Damien's family's life by coming together to support them during this challenging time,' he added. Friends paid tribute to Mr O'Brien and recalled happier days. Noel Martin said: 'So sorry for this tragic loss. Such a great lad, we have some great laughs at college with Damien, who always brought a smile and a laugh. One of the most genuine people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting.' In a statement, USGAA said: 'With heavy hearts, USGAA is extremely saddened to inform you of the tragic passing of LA Geese member Damien O'Brien. Damien was hit and killed by a drunk driver yesterday. 'The company Damien worked for has set up a GoFundMe to help alleviate the financial stress his sudden passing has caused his family. Please help support them with current and future bills by kindly donating what you can to his heartbroken family.' At the time of writing, more than $100,000 had been raised for Mr O'Brien's family. The crash happened at around 12.45 am on Sunday at the intersection of Atlanta Avenue and Delaware Street, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. Officers said the pedestrian, identified only as a 35-year-old man from Huntington Beach, was struck by a black Audi RS5. Police arrived and found him unconscious in the street, their news release said. A statement by the police department said: 'Paramedics were called to the scene. However, the pedestrian was later pronounced deceased. Impairment is suspected with the driver of the Audi RS5. He was taken into custody at the scene without incident.' The suspect has not yet been identified. The investigation is ongoing and being handled by the Huntington Beach Police Department Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team.
