Pauline Downing: Community in heart break and in shock as tributes pour in for a 'lovely lady' who tragically died in Aghagallon car collision

Mrs Downing was walking along the Lurgan Road on Friday afternoon at 2.50pm when there was a collision with a white Audi Q3.

Detective Inspector Stewart, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Officers attended, along with colleagues from the NI Ambulance Service, but sadly the woman passed away at the scene."

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The driver of the Audi Q3, a 34-year-old man, was arrested and is due to appear before Lisburn Magistrates Court on Monday.

Mrs Downing (née McCavigan) who lived at Kilmore but was formerly from Derrymore, is the beloved wife of Jerome and a loving mother of Gerry and Shea.

She is the dearly loved sister of Martin, Brian, Brigid, Oliver and Damien, and a much-loved sister-in-law of Niambh, Caroline, Sean, Leanne, Michelle, Patricia and Eamonn Mulholland, Barbara, Edna, John, Paul and Barbara-Jean, and Orla and Christian Devy.

Pauline will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, sons, brothers, sister, extended family and all her loving nieces and nephews.

The family has asked for a private house for family and friends only.

Here funeral is due to take place on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 leaving her family home at Leansmount Road, Lurgan at 9.30am to St. Patrick’s Church, Aghagallon for 10am Requiem Mass and burial in the adjoining cemetery.

They have asked for family flowers only, with donations in lieu, if desired, to Parkinson’s UK via mcalindenandmurtagh.com or the donation box at the family home.

One man said: “Such tragic news that has shocked the whole community! Thinking of the Downing and McCavigan families.”

Aghagallon Walking Group passed on their sympathies to Mrs Downing’s family. “Pauline Downing was a valued past member of our group. Many pleasant miles were walked together. You will be missed by all. R.I.P Pauline.”

Another person said: “So sorry to hear this. Pauline was always so happy and smiling. Such a lovely a woman. Thinking of the whole family at this sad time.”

Comhaltas Clanbrassil Branch - Lurgan said: “CCÉ Committee and branch members are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Pauline Downing, sister-in-law of our esteemed Committee Member Patricia Mulholland, her husband Eamonn and family. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.”

One woman said: “Such a tragedy. Condolences to all the family circle.”

Another said: “Unbelievably sad. May God help her family.”

A third woman said: “The saddest news. Thoughts and prayers are with Jerome, the boys and all Pauline’s family and friends. This world has lost a lady.”

One person said: “Heartbreaking. Pauline was a lovely lady, always so pleasant and up for a chat.”

Another said: “This is just so shocking and devastating. My thoughts are with Pauline’s family, Patricia, her friends and our whole community. May Pauline rest in peace. God help her family and friends come to terms with this awfulness.”

Another said: “RIP Pauline. I was lucky to call her a friend. One of the nicest people I know. Thoughts are with Jerome, Gerry, Shea and the wider family.”

One woman said: “Pauline was a lovely lady. Cannot believe that she is gone.”