Tributes are being paid to a former director of the Ashburn Hotel in Lurgan and familiar face in the Beehive Bar, Mr Jarlath McConaghy, on the sad news of his death.

A family notice revealed Mr McConaghy, a father of four, died peacefully on Tuesday surrounded by his loving family.

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Former director of the Ashburn Hotel, Lurgan, Mr Jarlath McConaghy.

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Following the news, the Ashburn Hotel, at which Jarlath was a familiar figure throughout the years, said he had ‘played a special part in the journey of our family business and his loss will be deeply felt by all of us’.

A statement the Ashburn Hotel said: “It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Jarlath McConaghy.

"Jarlath was not only a much-loved member of our family, but a former director and one of the cornerstones of our company. Jarlath played a special part in the journey of our family business and his loss will be deeply felt by all of us.

"As a mark of respect, The Ashburn Hotel will be closed this Friday until 5pm to allow our family, friends and colleagues to come together to remember and celebrate Jarlath's life.

"The Burn Nightclub will also be closed Saturday 5th Sept.

"We would like to thank everyone for their understanding, kind messages and support during this difficult time. May Jarlath rest in peace.”

A family notice said Thomas Jarlath McConaghy died peacefully on September 2, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

He was the dearly beloved husband of the late Ita 4 Ballynamoney Heights Derrymacash and much loved father of Mary, Paul, Andrea and Conor, beloved father-in-law of Greg, Paula and Cíara, loving nanda to Dearbhlá, Daire, Ciara, Jack, Matthew and Cían, great granda to Ivo, Florrie and Jay, much loved son of the late Thomas and Margaret McConaghy and brother of Sean, Adrian, Catherine and the late Eamon, Ethna, Geraldine and Kenny.

Jarlath's remains will be reposing at his home on today Thursday from 11.00am until 10.00pm where family and friends will be welcome to call and pay their respects.

His funeral will be held on Friday at 11.15am from his home to St Paul's Church Lurgan for 12.00noon Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in St Colman's Cemetery.

St Peters GAC Lurgan said: “The Committees and Members of St Peter’s CLG, An Lorgain are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jarlath McConaghy (RIP), a familiar and much-loved figure to generations of St Peter’s people.

"For decades, Jarlath was the popular face of The Beehive Bar, one of a number of local establishments owned by Thomas McConaghy & Sons. The Beehive and St Peter’s Club were closely entwined, particularly throughout the 1970s, 80s and 90s and many of our older members will have especially fond memories of time spent there and of Jarlath’s warm, engaging personality, his friendship and the welcome he extended to all who crossed the door.

"Our sympathies are extended to the entire McConaghy family circle and to Jarlath’s many relatives and friends, including those within St Peter’s Club, who will remember him with great affection. May God grant Jarlath eternal peace and may Mary, Queen of the Gael, watch over his gentle soul.”