Carrick community tribute at death of 'tireless and enthusiastic worker' Seamus McGinley

On a very sad day for Carrick village, tributes are being paid to Seamus McGinley for his commitment to bettering his community.

Mr McGinley of Droichead na mBróg, Carrick passed away peacefully at Donegal Hospice after a short illness, in the company of his family.

He is predeceased by his loving parents John and Nora, and will be sadly missed by his uncle, Robbie Cunningham, his aunt, Hannah McGuire, aunts-in-law, his many relatives and a large circle of friends in Donegal and Galway.

Removal to his late residence from Shovlin's Funeral home, Sandfield, Ardara will take place at 12 noon on Friday. His remains will repose at his late residence from 1pm until after the Rosary on Friday evening, and from 11am Saturday morning.

Removal from there will be on Saturday evening going to St Columba's Church, Carrick, for 6.30 pm to repose overnight. Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday at 1pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Galway University Hospital or Donegal Hospice, care of any family member or Curran’s Funeral Directors.

The McGinley and Cunningham families would like to thank you all for your kind support and your understanding at this difficult time.

Tributes

In a post of Facebook, a spokesperson for Coiste Forbaithe na Carraige said: "It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of our dear friend and fellow committee member Seamus McGinley.

"Over the past few years Seamus has worked tirelessly for the benefit of the community in Carrick and the wider area.

"The many projects completed in his time as Chairman of Coiste Forbartha na Carraige are a testimony to his work.

"As well as a tireless and enthusiastic worker Seamus was a great friend to all members of the committee.

"Coiste Forbartha na Carraige would like to extend sincere sympathy to his family and friends. Seamus will be sadly missed."

Here are a selection of some of the many tributes paid in response to the above post on the Coiste Forbaithe na Carraige Facebook page:

"Such Sad News. Seamus was a true gentleman. Thank you Seamus for all your help to us in neighbouring Parish!"

"Such sad news today. May you Rest in Peace Seamus. You will be a big miss locally. A real gentleman with a heart of gold."

"So very sorry to hear that Seamus has passed away. A wonderful character and good friend for many years. May his gentle soul rest in peace."

"Shocked and saddened to hear this news, Seamus was a gentleman who had the community’s best interests at heart and in doing so achieved so much for the area. His passing will be a huge loss to his all who knew and loved him and the entire Carrick community. May he rest in peace."