Funeral details have been announced for James and Noreen McHugh.
The married couple, who were both in their 60s, tragically lost their lives in a road traffic collision in Co Cavan on Monday afternoon.
James McHugh, from Kilcar and a member of the All-Ireland-winning Donegal team in 1992, was fatally injured in the collision. He was the driver of a car involved in the two-vehicle collision.
His wife, Noreen, who was a passenger in the car, suffered serious injuries.
She was airlifted to Beaumont Hospital for treatment but sadly passed away yesterday.
Tributes have been pouring in for the couple, whose funeral arrangements have now been announced.
Strictly private arrival to the family home tonight.
James and Noreen are reposing at their family home (F94YC42) tomorrow (Thursday) from 2pm until 9pm, and on Friday from 12 noon until 9pm. Rosary will take place at 9pm on both nights.
Funeral Mass for James and Noreen will take place in St. Cartha’s Church Kilcar (F94H2Y5) on Saturday, August 15 at 11am, followed by burial in Towney Graveyard.
Shuttle buses will be in operation to the wake house from The Blue Haven Hotel (F94P27O) and from Leitir Corn Mill (F94CP7E). The family kindly ask that everyone attending the wake avail of the shuttle buses.
James and Noreen’s Funeral Mass can be viewed online through this link.
Investigations into the fatal collision are ongoing.
Monday’s collision occurred on the N3 at Drummallaght, between Virginia and Cavan, Co Cavan, shortly before 2pm.
The collision involved a car and a van. The driver of the van sustained minor injuries in the crash.
Gardaí continue to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this collision or who was travelling on the N3 between Virginia and Cavan, particularly between 1pm and 2pm to come forward.
Gardaí are appealing to any motorists who may have dashcam or other camera footage of the area during this time to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Bailieboro Garda Station on 042 969 4570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.