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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
The Journal
09-07-2025
- The Journal
Irish man killed in US by suspected drunk driver named as father from Donegal
AN IRISH MAN killed in the US following a road traffic incident by a suspected drunk-driver has been named as Damien O'Brien. The 35-year-old had moved to America more than a decade ago from his native Killygordon in Co Donegal. He 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. Damien O'Brien had two sons with his his wife Michelle, who is expecting their third child soon. Advertisement 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.' 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.' Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
