Funeral arrangements announced for Mayo GAA chairman Seamus Tuohy

The funeral arrangements have been confirmed in the wake of the passing of Mayo GAA Chairman Seamus Tuohy.

Seamus passed away unexpectedly yesterday (Tuesday, September 22) following a courageous battle with illness.

The proud and respected Gael spent the last five years of his life serving as Chairman of the Executive, overseeing a period when his beloved county ended a 75-year famine to bring Sam Maguire home to Mayo on July 26.

The Breaffy clubman has held a myriad of roles during a lifetime of dedication to the game, including Vice-Chairman, Chairman of Bord na nÓg, and Chair of the CCC.

Now, the funeral arrangements for a key figure in the County Board, as well as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, have been confirmed.

Seamus will repose in the Doctor Michael Loftus Room in MacHale Park, Castlebar, the home of Mayo GAA, from 4pm to 7.30pm on Friday, September 25.

The funeral of will take place on Saturday, September 26, at 3 pm at Saint Aloysius Church, Breaffy, with burial afterwards in Breaffy Cemetery.

Seamus, of Doogary, Breaffy, Castlebar, was predeceased by his parents Tom and Claire Tuohy, sister Christina, aunts and uncles.

He will be deeply missed by his heartbroken wife Marie, daughter Shona and son-in-law Peter, son Evan and daughter-in-law Amy, his adored grandchildren Ave, Aedamar and Isla, brother Tommie, sisters Mary, Claire, Helen and Brid, brothers-in-law, uncle Jimmy, aunt-in-law Nell, nieces, nephews, cousins and a wide circle of family and friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.