Mayo county town grieves passing of Dr. Eoin McCarney

The death has taken place of Dr. Eoin McCarney, Foxfield, Castlebar, and formerly of Snugboro.

He died at Mayo Hospice, surrounding by his family, after a long battle with illness which Eoin bore with dignity and bravery.

Fond tributes are being paid to him on social media.

One stated: "Eoin was a gentleman in the truest sense.

"I hurled with Eoin in Trinity College for many seasons.

"He was the ultimate teammate: brave, dedicated and passionate."

Another said: "I remember Eoin as a pure gentleman in St. Gerald’s College, quietly spoken and always with a smile."

A further tribute stated: "It is extremely sad to lose Eoin after a brave battle with illness. The world has lost a bright young man.

"It was such a wonderful experience to work with Eoin and get to know about his passion for science, kayaking and family. His smile and the good memory will always stay with me."

Predeceased by his dad Paddy, he is deeply mourned and missed by his heartbroken mam Marian, sister Miriam, brother Niall, nephew, God son Louis, brother-in-law Jack, Niall's partner Lynne, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and many friends.

Heartfelt sympathy is extended to the bereaved family on their loss.

Eoin will repose at Coady's Funeral Home, Castlebar, this evening (Monday) from 5.30 to 7 p.m. followed by removal to the family home in Snugboro.

Reposing at his family home (F23 P 942) for his friends and family friends on Tuesday between 2 and 7 p.m.

Removal from the family home on Wednesday at 11 a.m. to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the New Cemetery.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.