RIP: Tributes flow after death of well-known talented Galway woman
She was well known in the arts scene around Galway and was described as a ‘wonderful, beautiful lady’
Tributes have been pouring in following the death of a well-known and talented Galway woman this week.
Maureen McCarthy will be laid to rest in Bohermore Cemetery on Wednesday with a big crowd expected to pay their respects to a “wonderful, beautiful lady”.
The Renmore local with ties to Ballymahon in Longford died on Saturday in University Hospital Galway with the Town Hall among other Arts societies saying a fond farewell to Maureen.
Town Hall Theatre said: “We were so sad today to hear of the passing of Maureen McCarthy. Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband Joe and family, and all of Maureen's many, many friends and colleagues in Renmore Pantomime. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.”
Renmore Pantomime Society said: “It is with the deepest regret that we, the Renmore Pantomime committee, share the passing of Maureen McCarthy; wife of our President Joe, Committee and Board Treasurer, Front of House manager, and friend. Our hearts are heavy with this sad news and we send our condolences to Joe, Niamh, Aisling, Emer, and Maureen's extended family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
Knocknacarra Amateur Theatre Society paid tribute saying: “Our hearts are very sad and heavy today with the passing of the lovely Maureen McCarthy on Saturday the 19th September.
“A wonderful beautiful lady who supported every aspect of the arts in Galway and beyond travelling all over the country to different shows and plays.
“She was a huge supporter of KATS and never missed any of our performances enjoying every one of our plays with gusto.
“Joe and herself were Mr and Mrs panto and she was always there running front of house for Renmore Pantomime with a warm smile and kind words for everyone who came through the door.
They finished by saying: “To say Maureen will be missed is a huge understatement and our thoughts and prayers are with Joe and their family at this very sad and difficult time. Rest in eternal peace lovely lady.”