Daniel Donnan Bangor Bowling Club: Funeral details for popular and talented bowler, 21, who died only days after cancer diagnosis

Donaghadee man Daniel Donnan died in hospital on Monday.

Although only 21, he had a string of accolades to his name for his achievements in bowling and was a keen marching bands member.

Bangor Bowling Club secretary Thomas Cannavan told the News Letter: “Daniel was training in the gym a few days ago and then felt faint after his workout and sat down.

“All of a sudden he didn't feel right down one side of his body so they took him to the Ulster Hospital.

“Two days ago we were told he had a bleed on the brain. He was telling us on WhatsApp that he was feeling a lot better that night and that he was looking forward to the season and was joking away with us as normal.

“But the next day he got the devastating news that he had testicular cancer and that it had spread to his brain and lungs.

“They were going to move him the following day and then they realised how bad it was that it was unsafe to move him. They were going to try emergency chemotherapy but it was just too late.”

On Monday they were informed that he had passed away.

Daniel worked as a painter and decorator with his father Brian and painted Thomas's kitchen recently. Thomas said Daniel’s girlfriend Vicky would also be “devastated”.

He is also survived by his mother Sharon and brother Curtis.

Daniel was a runner-up in 2018 in the Under 25 NI Bowling Association (NIBA) competition and won the 2019 U19 NIBA title. Following that he was beaten in the final of the Irish U18 competition.

“He was just a lovely young lad. You can see hundreds of comments on social media from everyone that knew him saying the same thing,” Mr Cannavan added.

The Rising Sons of Down Donaghadee also paid tribute to their young member.

“One of the nicest young men who walked in our ranks now walks in our hearts,” they said.

The funeral will be on Saturday at 10.30am in Shore Street Presbyterian Church, Donaghadee.