Former GAA president Dr Mick Loftus will be laid to rest in Crossmolina today.

Dr Mick, who was the last surviving member of Mayo’s 1951 All-Ireland SFC winning squad, died peacefully on Saturday at the age of 93. He also refereed two All-Ireland SFC finals in 1965 and ’68 before serving as GAA president from 1985 to ’88, while the All-Ireland Masters football championship trophy is named after him.

Dr Mick’s Funeral Mass will take place in St Tiernan’s Church, Crossmolina at 12 noon, followed by burial in Crossmolina Cemetery. The service will be live streamed for those who cannot attend in person.

The former north Mayo coroner is survived by his wife Edie; children Michael, Orla, Patrick and Dr Joe; daughters-in-law Dr Eleanor, Monica, and Jordan; son-in-law Donal; his 10 grandchildren; brothers Dr Declan, Finian, Dr Colm, Shane, Liam; and sister Siobhan; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nephews; nieces; extended family; neighbours and many friends.

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