‘He wanted to mind Henry and keep him safe’ – John McGowan planned to stay up with disturbed son on night he was strangled in BallyfinDoctor who liaised with family tells of their fears leading up to the death of dad in luxury hotelJohn MacGowan (inset), Ballyfin Demesne and Henry MacGowan (right)Catherine Fegan Today at 06:30John McGowan was steeling himself for the long night ahead. He had stayed awake watching over his mentally ill son many times before. He knew how to get through it, he assured Dr Lisa Cunningham.

Source: Irish Independent February 14, 2026 05:44 UTC