The Late Andy Duffy RIP

Aindrias Ó Dubhthaigh (Andy Duffy)

Ballinamore Seán O’Heslin’s  RIP

Brón ar an mbás, sé dubh mo croíse

A great sadness has fallen on the Ballinamore Seán O’Heslin’s GAA club this morning with the news of the death of Andy Duffy. An iconic figure in the club for the past forty years, whether it was serving as Cathaoirleach or Rúnaí, or checking tickets on Lotto night.

Andy’s life revolved around two things, his beloved Mayo and his equally beloved Seán O’Heslin’s. He was one of Mayo’s most loyal supporters and it didn’t matter whether they lost nine or ten All Ireland Finals, he would be in Tralee or Ballybofey for their next League match. His car would be gone in the early morning, but he would always be back for Prior’s or Lawrences that same night.

Andy was Secretary of Ballinamore Seán O’Heslins for a thirteen-year period 1986 – 1998, during which time the club won three Senior Football titles. Those were the days when the Secretary would also act as a selector. He was one of only four clubmen to fill the role of both Chairman and Secretary at different times, the others being Brendan Kieran, Brendan Burns and Alan Banks. Andy was club Chairman from 2002-2004.  He knew every detail about the club’s successes, even for the years long before his involvement.

One of Andy’s most memorable successes in GAA terms, it wasn’t on the football of play at all, but in the Gleneagle Hotel in Killarney in 2002, when he was part of the club’s team which won the All Ireland Scór Tráth na gCeist. After more than 20 years of competing in Scór, the team of Andy Duffy, Seán Ó Súilleabháin and Walter Sharpley took the title. Andy was well-read on a variety of subjects, and he had a great interest in taking part in table quizzes of any sort.

A native of Kilmovee, Co Mayo, Andy attended St Nathy’s College, Ballaghadereen as a boarder. His family moved to near Mullingar, but Andy remained a Mayo man all his life.  He attended forestry college in Kinnity, Co Offaly for one year and then spent three years in the college at Shelton Abbey, near Arklow. It was here he first took on an officer position in the GAA as secretary of the Forestry College team.

Fear go raibh an spéis aige sa Ghaeilge, agus b’fhearr leis i gcónaí a ainm mar Aindrias Ó Dubhthaigh.

Andy’s most significant intervention on behalf of the club came in the early 2000s when it was proposed to move away from the current pitch, due to persistent flooding. Andy offered to personally fund the investigation of a pumping system to stem the flooding. This was the catalyst which led to the development of the current facilities.

In latter years, Andy assisted the club in many ways, selling lotto tickets in his favourite pubs, sorting the envelopes on lotto night and filling in numerous tickets for his nephews and nieces in Gaybrook, Mullingar or Ballycumber, Co Offaly. Andy was generous with his time and money for any GAA cause.

Despite failing health, one of Andy’s last jobs was hoisting the tricolour and club flags on the day of a big match in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin. Andy had a box in the porch with flags of every conceivable combination of colours, ready for any occasion.

Today, the tricolour flies at half mast at his beloved Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin in memory of one of the club’s greatest and most memorable administrators – Aindrias Ó Dubhthaigh, go mbeidh leaba i measc na naomh agat, a fhir uasail.

The club extends sympathy to Andy’s sister, Mary Kavanagh, Ballycumber, Co Offaly and his brother Martin, Gaybrook, Mullingar and their extended families.

Andy’s remains will be reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, Ballinamore on Sunday from 5.30 to 7.30. Removal on Monday evening to Gainstown Church, Mullingar and funeral on Tuesday. For final details link https://rip.ie/death-notice/andrew-andy-duffy-ballinamore-leitrim/510156

Seán Ó Súilleabháin

Death Notice of Sean O’Loughlin

The death has occurred of Sean O’Loughlin
Carricknabrack, Drumshanbo, Leitrim / Aughrim, Wicklow

 

For Funeral arrangements please follow link  https://rip.ie/death-notice/sean-o-loughlin-drumshanbo-leitrim/509424#:~:text=University%20Hospital.%20Beloved-,husband,-and%20best%20friend

 

The late Patrick McNulty, Rossinver, County Leitrim.

Leitrim GAA would like to offer its condolences to the family of the late Patrick McNulty, Rossinver, County Leitrim, who passed to his eternal reward on Wednesday last. Patrick was a tremendous supporter of his club Melvin Gaels and also the Leitrim GAA County teams. On an annual basis, Patrick travailed the highways and byways of his native North Leitrim area raising funds for the Leitrim GAA Supporters Club. He loved to attend matches at Avant Money Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada and far beyond in support of his native county over the years.

We extend our deepest sympathies to his brother Hugh and extended family and friends. Patrick’s funeral arrangements are located below.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

https://rip.ie/death-notice/patrick-mcnulty-rossinver-leitrim/506567

The late Pat Conefrey, Corrawallen, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim.

Leitrim GAA is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Pat Conefrey, late of Corrawllen, Carrigallen, County Leitrim. Pat was a former Principal Teacher of Drumlea NS, having previously taught in Gortahoose NS, before its closure. Throughout his time teaching pupils from the club area of Drumreilly, he imbued in them a love of Gaelic Games, which has borne much fruit in his club and indeed onwards towards the production of many players who excelled at inter-county level over the decades.

Pat himself was a former Senior player with Leitrim and featured regularly on the famous team of the late 1950s which contested a number of Connacht Finals of that era, and continued to play for the county into the 1960s. In his early playing days, he was also a member of the 1956 Erin’s Hope team which featured the St Patrick’s Drumcondra Trainee teachers who won a Dublin Senior Championship at that time. At the local level, he played his club football with Fenagh.

On the GAA administration front, Pat was a former officer of Bord na nÓg Liatroma and was the first Cathaoirleach of Cumann na mBunscol Liatroma. In 2007 he was inducted into the Leitrim GAA Hall of Fame and was presented with the Jim  Lynch Hall of Fame Award in recognition of his lifetime contribution to the GAA in the county. Pat had many strings to his bow and his weekly column as Drumreilly local correspondent in the Leitrim Observer was widely read and his careful and encyclopedic recall of what was then current and indeed many GAA past glories in his local area is a permanent record of events of those times.

Pat will be sadly missed by his beloved wife, Rose; their children: Jacinta, Jarlath, Damien, Fergal and Edel (McCartin); his sister, Mary Heeran; brother Willie; son-in-law John; daughters-in-law: Louise, Martina and Marianne and his adored grandchildren: Lee, Ben, Elle, Faye, Oisín, Olwyn, Éabha, Doireann, John (McCartin Jr), Tiarnan, John Conefrey, Ciaran and Grace.

We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and wide circle of friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

Funeral Arrangements

Pat Egan, Corrabeagh, Foxfield, Fenagh, Co Leitrim

Leitrim GAA are saddened to learn of the death of Pat Egan, Corrabeagh, Foxfield, Fenagh, Co Leitrim. Pat, a former referee with Leitrim GAA for many years and and father of current referee Enda Egan. Pat was more recently a long standing member and former Chairman of the Leitrim GAA Hearings Committee and Match Day steward and friend to many.

We offer our deepest sympathies to his loving wife Phil, children Marian (Crinnigan), Enda and Edel (Canning). His sons in law Ciarán and Gary, Linda, his adored grandchildren (Caiden, Ella, Kayla, Darragh, Leah, Laoise, Aobha and Róisín), brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Ar Dheis De Go Raibh Sé.

Funeral Arrangements As Follows – https://rip.ie/death-notice/pat-egan-fenagh-leitrim/499383

The Late Breedge Kenny, Drumshanbo, County Leitrim.

Leitrim GAA wishes to offer its sincere sympathies to the Kenny and Hanrahan Fianilies on the sad passing of Breedge Kenny, Drumshanbo.

To her daughters Orla and Caitriona, sons Padraig and Oisin, sons-in-law, Michael and Seamus, daughter-in-law, Laura, grandchildren, Dara, Niall, Niamh, Cathal, Kate and Cian, sisters, Evelyn, Claire and Agnes, extended family, friends and neighbours we express our sincere sorrow.

Funeral arrangements

Reposing at her home in Drumshanbo from 4pm to 8pm on Friday, 3rd June, (Eircode N41 R156). Funeral Mass at 11 am on Saturday, 4th June, in St. Patrick’s Church, Drumshanbo with burial afterwards in the New Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/drumshanbo/ and on Drumshanbo Parish Facebook.

https://rip.ie/death-notice/breedge-kenny-drumshanbo-leitrim/497610

The Late Mary Kerrigan, (Née Dolan) Towneymoyle, Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim,

Leitrim GAA are saddened to learn of the death of The Late Mary Kerrigan, Towneymoyle, Manorhamiltom, Co Leitrim.

The Late Mary is Mother of Shane Kerrigan (Kerrigan Quarries) who is current Sponsor of the Leitrim County Minor Team.

We extend our sympathy to her husband Seamus, daughter Maeve, sons Shane, Pauric and James, her brothers Michael, Frank and Padraig and extended family members, also her beloved grandchildren Seamie, James, Ivanna and Ryan and a large circle of close relatives, friends and neighbours.  Ar dheis De go raibh ah-ainm dílis.

Funeral Arrangements As Follows – https://rip.ie/death-notice/mary-kerrigan-manorhamilton-leitrim/496420

The Late Monica Lyons (née McWeeney) Killahurk, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim

Leitrim GAA are saddened to learn of the death of Monica Lyons, Killahurk, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim.

The late Monica is Mother of Enda, current Strength and Conditioning coach with the Leitrim Senior Hurlers and former Leitrim Coaching and Games GDA and husband of Noel, who was a former Referee with Leitrim GAA.

We extend our sympathy to her husband Noel, her sons Enda, Dermot & Daniel and her daughter Colette, her grandchildren David, Abbie, Kerri, Anna, Joseph, Ellen, Shane & Sinead, also her son in law James, daughter’s in laws Concepta, Caroline & Vikki, her sisters Elizabeth McCabe (Keadue), Bridie Duffy (Galway), Catherine Gannon (New York), Margaret Gannon (Boyle), Una McMaugh (Luton), brother’s Michael McWeeney (Kilnagross), John James Mc Weeney (Kilmore), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Ar dheis De go raibh ah-ainm dílis.

Funeral Arrangements as follows: https://rip.ie/death-notice/monica-lyons-carrigallen-leitrim/495657

The Late Phil Mc Morrow (née Connolly) Kilroosk, Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim

Leitrim GAA are saddened to learn of the death of Phil Mc Morrow, Kilroosk, Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim. The Late Phil is mother to Patrick current member of CCC Liatroma and Dermot and Vincent who are both active referees at all Leitrim Gaa levels.  We extend our sympathy to Margaret, Rosemary, Francis, Vincent, Dermot, Carmel, Sheila, Patrick and Mena, her brother Bernie Joe, sisters Rosemarie, Patti, Jo Jo, Teresa, Detta, Gloria and Ita, her sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sister in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Ar Deis Dé Go Raibh Si.

Funeral Arrangements as follows https://rip.ie/death-notice/phil-mcmorrow-manorhamilton-leitrim/495470

Memorial Mass for Packie McGarty & Cathal Flynn

Packie McGarty RIP  & Cathal Flynn RIP

Last year during Covid, Leitrim lost two of its greatest footballers; Packie McGarty, RIP and Cathal Flynn, RIP.  It was so sad that two people who were so admired in Leitrim and indeed loved by all who knew them were not permitted a proper funeral due to lockdown restrictions.

We have decided  to have a Memorial Mass for Packie  and Cathal, RIP on Saturday, 9th April at 11.00am in St Patrick’s Parish Church, Mohill, Co. Leitrim.

It will be a GAA gathering in every sense and  everyone is welcome to attend

Eamonn Duignan

The Late Hugh McCartin RIP – Drumreilly, County Leitrim.

Leitrim GAA are saddened to learn of the death of Hugh Mc Cartin, Drumreilly, Co Leitrim. The Late Hugh is brother of Martin, current Leitrim GAA Treasurer. We extend our sympathy to Hugh’s partner Martina, his brothers Gerry (Mary) and Martin (Sheila), aunt Maggie, uncle Hughie, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Ar Deis Dé Go Raibh Sé.

The Late Joe Mc Cartin RIP

Leitrim GAA are saddened to learn of the death of Joe Mc Cartin, Lisanover, Ballyconnell, Cavan and Drumreilly, Co Leitrim. The Late Joe is brother of Martin, current Leitrim GAA Treasurer.

We extend our sympathy to his wife Margaret, sons Daniel (Sabrina) and Kevin (Amanda), daughter Kelly, grandchildren Caitlin, Nicole, Shaunie, Paudie and Orianna, brothers Gerry, Hugh and Martin. Aunt Maggie, Uncle Hughie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Ar Deis Dé Go Raibh Sé.

Funeral arrangements please follow this link https://rip.ie/death-notice/joe-mccartin-ballyconnell-cavan/486995