Singer Lisa McHugh said Pio was the man who gave her a chance to become something. My deepest sympathies go out to Pio’s wife Rae and all of the family and also all of his Highland Radio family. Irish country music star Nathan Carter took to Facebook to share a personal tribute. He has worked as a reporter for almost 30 years starting locally with the Donegal Peoples Press before moving to the Mirror Group. . Everyone from Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Kris Kristofferson and Charlie Pride were featured on his programme. My love and prayers to his wife and best friend Rae and his adored children, Nicholas, Conor, Allison, Diane, Coleen and Aaron, Daughter in law Joanne, Sons in Law Ollie, Brendan and Conor and wider family circle, also to his many friends and of course his Highland Family and loyal listeners. Tributes continue to pour in for Donegal radio legend Pio McCann who passed away yesterday. Coll (79) died from a heart attack at his home in Omagh, Co Tyrone, on Saturday. He wrote: “Very sorry to hear of the passing of the great Pio McCann. We are now trying to expand our services and employ more people back home and for that, we need your help. Pio McCann is survived by his wife Ray, sons Nicholas, Conor and Aaron, and daughters Coleen, Allison and Diane. Highland Radio has been voted 'Best Regional Radio Station' for five years running and the Pio appeal is certainly a big factor in that success. An icon of local radio broadcasting, Pio, a native of Dromore, County Tyrone, passed away at his home in Omagh in the early hours of this morning. Died: 9 October 2020 Details of death: Not yet Confirmed Pio died peacefully at his home this morning surrounded by his family. Pio McCann is survived by his wife Ray, sons Nicholas, Conor and Aaron, and daughters Coleen, Allison and Diane. He continues to contribute daily to national media outlets including the Irish Times, RTE, the Irish Independent, Irish Sun, Irish Mirror, Irish Star, the Daily Mail and the Examiner. Funeral arrangements have yet to be announced. May his gentle Soul Rest in Peace.”. Funeral cortége leaving his late residence on Monday at 1.30 pm via Kevlin Road, […] Donegal coach appointed as Shelbourne U19 Manager, Donegal referee appointed for All-Ireland Junior final, Diego Maradona: When an ex-Finn Harps star…, Donegal TD says public purse shouldn’t be…, Daniella Jansen keen on Kenya after Ireland…, People urged to register for different and…, Donegal athletes of the year crowned after…, Austeja Auciute captures her fifth Lithuanian title, Donegal boxers geared for Elite Championships in…, Amber Barrett inspires school children through Fighting…, Tyler Toland scores as Glasgow City rout…, Declan Bonner to weigh up options before…, Donegal’s shot at ‘greatness’ fades into the…, Twenty-FOUR hours to enter St Eunan’s Golf…, Appeal for information after vandals target Ballyliffin…, All the latest results from Dunfanaghy Golf…, Murray calls for ‘rationale’ on closure of…, Tributes paid to popular hockey coach Richard…, Watch: High-flying Raphoe Hockey Club get over…, Impressive Raphoe overcome two-goal deficit in Portadown, Raphoe squander two-goal lead and exit Irish…, Listen: ‘That was class’ – McVeigh savours…, Listen: ‘This is the sweetest’ says Mickey…, Listen: Sean McVeigh and Donegal hurlers set…, McNicholl brothers to feature in rugby final…, Muldoon features as Ireland women defeat Italy…, Muldoon, Feely included in Irish squad for…. Pio is survived by his wife Rae, their six children Nicholas, Connor, Alison, Diane, Coleen and Aaron and 11 grandchildren.