The funeral details for former GAA star James McHugh and his wife Noreen have been confirmed.
This comes after the couple died following a car crash in Co Cavan on Monday when a car and van collided on the N3 at Drummallaght, between Virginia and Cavan, Co Cavan at around 2pm.
Mr McHugh, who was aged in his 60s, was the driver of the car, and died in the collision, while his wife Noreen, aged in her 60s, was airlifted to Beaumonth Hospital for treatment. Her death was confirmed the following day. More on this here.
Mr and Mrs McHugh will repose at their family home on Thursday, August 13 from 2pm until 9pm, and on Friday, August 14 from 12 noon until 9pm. Those attending the wake have been advised that shuttle buses will be operating to the wake house from the Blue Haven Hotel and from Leitir Corn Mill.
Funeral mass will take place in St Cartha's Church Kilcar, on Saturday, August 15 at 11am, which will be followed by burial in Towney Graveyard.
“The sudden and tragic death has occurred of James Mc Hugh and his beloved wife Noreen Mc Hugh (née O’Donnell), Bavin, Kilcar", a death notice for Mr and Mrs McHugh read. “Missed dearly by their heartbroken and much adored children Emma (Diarmaid) and Eoin (Emma)".
“Noreen and James will be sadly missed by James’ sisters Mary (Eugene), Cathryn (Pat), by his brothers Martin (Patrice) and Enda (Rosaleen), by Noreen’s sisters Maire (Paddy RIP), Sheila (Michael RIP), and Teresa (Dinny), and by Noreen’s brothers Paddy (Mary), Mickey (Mary), and Paul (Brenda), and by Noreen’s brother-in-law Michael".
“They will be sorely missed by their many nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and their wide circle of friends".
Earlier, McHugh's local GAA club, Kilcar had confirmed that all club activities would be suspended until further notice as a mark of respect.
