CLUBS PASS MOURNING OF CLUB STALWARTS

On Sunday afternoon the tragic news of the sudden and untimely death of Liatroim Fontenoys Vice Chairman Patrick McCartan became known.

A statement from Liatroim Fontenoys said, "The community was, and still is in shock that a popular man could be taken away at such short notice.

"He will be sadly missed by the Liatroim Fontenoy Club, as no job was too big for him to do and always completed with a genuine love for the club.

"The committee and members extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Bernie, sons Patrick Pearse, Barry, Mical and William, daughters Catriona, Siobhan, Ashling and Caitlin, grandchildren Ruairi and Padraig, his mother Mary Rose, brother Michael, and sisters, Marie, Shiela and Nuala. May he rest in peace."

Meanwhile Herbie Irvine, a well known figure within Banbridge Hockey Club, passed away last week at his Primrose Gardens home, aged 91.

"The Club would like to pass on their condolences to his children Molly, Peggy, Bob and John and the wider family circle," said the club on their website.

"Herbie has been a very popular figure around the Club for a number of years and will be sorely missed by all at the Club who knew him well."

Herbie's funeral service took place on Saturday in Scarva Street Presbyterian Church Banbridge. Interment followed in the New Cemetery.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, for The Royal British Legion, Banbridge Branch c/o William Bell & Co., Funeral Directors, 23 Kenlis Street, Banbridge BT32 3LR.