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Mattie Ganly R.I.P. Ballinasloe.

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  • 04-04-2013 6:54pm
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    Lapin
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    A larger than life figure in the town of Ballinasloe will be laid to rest tomorrow.

    With him goes a mind of knowledge, wisdom, and book loads of stories that will never replaced.

    RIP Mattie.

    From Ballinasloe Life Magazine's Facebook page.

    Tuesday

    ComhBhron,
    Ballinasloe and indeed wider a field, is still in a state of shock as news of Mattie Ganley/s death moved from rumour to fact at lunchtime today.
    Though of robust and rude health , his last few weeks were spent battling a heart complaint, which his 84 summers had conditioned him for.
    He died peacefully and very unexpectedly at home this morning. Funeral Arrangements are currently being made*.
    As a National School Teacher, Gaelgoir, GAA PLayer, Mentor, Enthusiast , Historian and Political Activist - he appeared collusss like in the memory & minds of most Ballinasloe people! However - it as a loving husband, formidable father and gregarous Granddad to his sons and daughter of Ciaran ( Boston) Grellan (Blsoe) Conor (Portlaoise) and Sinead (Dublin) - who will undoubtedly miss him the most .
    He was a committed contributor and critique of the first2 volumes of the LIFE Magazine and no doubt over the comming days and weeks ahead we will find a suitable way to mark his passing.
    I am still a bit numb as I type this and can't really find the right consonants to convey the sense of emptiness .
    Ni Bheigh a Leithid Seo Arid





    *
    Ganly, Matthew (Mattie) former NT, Dunlo Hill, Ballinasloe, Co Galway (peacefully) at home , April 2nd 2013. Beloved husband of the late Sheila and loving father to Ciarán, Grellan, Conor and Sinéad. Deeply regretted by his sister Mary (Delaney), grandchildren Cathal, Cian, Oscar, Úna, and Seán, daughters-in-law Margaret, and Sarah, son-in-law Brendan, niece and nephews. Sadly missed by his extended family, neighbours and friends.

    Reposing at home this Thursday from 5pm to 8pm. Removal on Friday (house private) to St. Michael’s Church for Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to Creagh Cemetery.

    Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis


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