Funeral arrangements for Frank McGuigan
May 26, 2026
Frank McGuigan shakes hands with Tommy Drumm after Tyrone's All-Ireland SFC semi-final loss to Dublin in 1984.
©INPHO/Billy Stickland.
Funeral details have been announced for Frank McGuigan.
The legendary Tyrone footballer passed away at home on Sunday at the age of 71 surrounded by his family. He will be waked this evening and tomorrow in Mullinahoe, and laid to rest on Thursday.
Known as ‘The King,’ McGuigan won two Ulster SFC medals with the Red Hands in 1973 and 1984, and was also honoured with an All-Star in the latter year. The Ardboe clubman famously scored 0-11 in the ’84 Ulster final win over Armagh and had the distinction of lining out for both the Tyrone minor and senior teams in Ulster finals on the same day in 1972.
His sons Brian, Frank Jnr, Tommy and Shay followed in his footsteps by playing senior for Tyrone, with the former finishing his career with three All-Ireland SFC medals.
Frank McGuigan’s obituary notice reads:
“At home surrounded by his loving family, Frank R.I.P. Dearly beloved husband of Geraldine and much-loved father of Frank (Shauna), Brian (Jennifer), Tommy (Diane), Kristin (Damian), Caitlin (Conor) and Shay (Jodie Ann).
“Son of the late Tommy and Annie and cherished brother of Tommy, Mary, Mick, Anne, Stephen, Gerard, Margaret, Paddy, Mel and the late Brian and Declan R.I.P.
“Funeral from his son Brian’s home, 80 Mullinahoe Road, BT71 5AU at 10.45am to The Church of The Blessed Sacrament Mullinahoe for 11am Requiem Mass on Thursday 28th May. Interment afterwards at the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on Church Webcam (link below).
“The Wake for Frank will commence on Tuesday 26th May. Could all those attending the Wake please use the Car Park at The Church of The Blessed Sacrament Mullinahoe which is a very short walk to the family home or follow the directions of the stewards on duty as there will be no roadside parking at the family home.”
