Mr Richard Lally

The sudden death of Mr. Richard Lally, Mount Venture, Ballymacward last week was the source of great shock and sadness to his wife and family and to all who knew him. Dickie (56) was throughout his life, a hard working and respected neighbour and craftsman, who loved gardening and acting, he enjoyed and played sport: hurling with the Pearses club, soccer with St Paul's United. Hunting and shooting were also among his pastimes. His remains reposed at the Franciscan Oratory Chapel, Mountbellew and were later removed from his home to St Peters and Paul's church, Ballymacward for concelebrated mass of the resurrection. The concelebrants included, Very Rev Fr S Slattery PP Ballymacward, Rev Fr M Flood CC Gurteen, Very Rev Fr C Kitching PP Killimor, Rev Fr C Allman Garbally College, Very Rev Fr N Foley PP Mullagh, Very Rev Fr C O Beirne PP Laurencetown and Very Rev Fr P Kenny PP New Inn. Family members participated in the readings, prayers and offertory procession while his brother Michael in an address recalled his great love for and pride his family and paid tribute to the wonderful support of friends and neighbours in the aftermath of his death. The burial took place afterwards to the new cemetery. Guards of honour were formed by the Pearses Hurling club and the Caltra Ladies Football Club. He is survived by his wife, Peggy, daughters, Leona, Aoife, Yvonne, Lorraine and Amy, son, Keith, his mother Mrs Lucy Lally, brothers, Gerry, Clonee, Dublin, John, Mount Venture, Michael, Lios Ciuin, sisters-in-law, Mary and Patricia, mother-in-law, Lena Hartnet/Prichard, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and a wide circle of friends which was reflected in the large attendance at both days of his funeral.

Tuam Herald 2/12/10 Tweet

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