The death has taken place recently of Luke Walsh, Westlands, Ballyheane. As a young man, Luke emigrated to England where he worked for some time.

Following the death of his mother, he returned to his native place and lived there up until the time of his death.
He worked for a time in the Ballintubber Store and was also employed with Bests Stores, Castlebar.

Blessed with a quiet and sincere personality he had an indepth knowledge on many topics and enjoyed a number of lively debates on various subjects including football, politics and current affairs. In the Ballintubber shop and in Bests stores when the opportunity presented itself he triggered many as interesting discussion.
His genuine and sincere approach in dealing with people and his caring and kind personality inspired many talented young sportspersons in the locality.

While he enjoyed meeting people he also played an important role in the development of Gaelic football in Breaffy Club. Through his long association as an officer with the club he laid a strong foundation for its development.
He played for the club for a number of years and was also one of the club's delegates to the West Mayo Board. A philosophical man by nature, he enjoyed reminiscing about days gone by and when his counsel was required he dug deep into his reservoir of life's experience and always offered good solid advice. Throughout his time in Ballyheane he made a valuable contribution to the development of community life in the locality. In his heart he held a strong belief that people fuelled by a strong community spirit would blossom and grow.

His funeral took place from Thomas Street Funeral Home, Castlebar and following requiem Mass in Ballyheane Church he was laid to rest in the local cemetery. To his family, brothers, Tommy and John (Castlebar); sisters, Mary O'Boyle (Castlebar) Ann Ansbro (Balla) and his many other relatives and friends we extend our sincerest sympathies.
May his soul have peaceful rest.

- Courtesy of Mayo News, 22nd February 2011 Tweet

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