Woodfield, Cregganbawn, Louisburgh
Aged 58 years and single, he was son of the late Owen and Eileen Duffy and was a member of the local farming community, as well as being an occasional FÁS worker.
He had participated in the annual pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick just hours before he died.
Eugene was a man of quiet and gentle nature and a good friend to many. He was at his best and most relaxed in the company of friends and neighbours.
Apart from running the family farm, he held various other jobs in his life and was a popular participant on local FÁS schemes. He had a great knowledge of the local area and was often asked for information on the general area by local historians.
In his youth, he was a great country-and-western fan and attended dances in various venues throughout the region.
More recently, he was an avid fan of Midwest Radio, especially the Michael Commins late show. He often rang Michael on air and family and friends were deeply touched by Michael’s tribute to Eugene on his Sunday night show.
Eugene was a great GAA fan and had a special interest in the fortunes of Louisburgh and Mayo teams in all grades. In good times and bad, the Mayo flag always flew on Eugene’s car.
He is mourned by his brother, Patrick (Huddersfield); sister-in-law, Angela; nephew, Nigel; niece, Helena; grandniece, Ava; cousins, neighbours and many friends, who will miss him greatly.
Removal was from Sweeney’s Funeral to the Church of the Holy Family, Killeen, where Fr Leo Morahan officiated at the reception ceremony.
Fr Morahan and Fr John Heneghan were the concelebrants of Eugene’s Funeral Mass and also present on the altar was Venerable Archdeacon Gary Hastings.
A Guard of Honour drawn from Killeen Fine Gael Club, and FÁS colleagues flanked the hearse at the church. Eugene was laid to rest in Killeen Cemetery.
May he have peaceful rest.
