Funeral of US native killed in Achill accident takes place this week
Michael J. (Mike) Gallagher
The funeral of an 87-year-old American man who died in a quad bike accident on Achill Island will take place this Friday in his native San Francisco.
Michael J. (Mike) Gallagher lost his life while driving a quad bike on the slip road to Purteen Harbour in Achill on June 30.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Mr Gallagher had been in the area visiting relatives when the incident occurred.
His death notice said that he was en route ‘to another fishing excursion’ at the time of the incident.
It said that his life was a 'cinematic adventure', that he had a passion for food, wine, the sea and people to share it with.
He was born in San Francisco in May 1937 to Edward and Ellen Kate (nee Brett), the second eldest of twelve children.
He is survived by his wife, Heather Reynolds, his children Eamonn and Maura, granddaughter Stella Rose and his remaining siblings Jim, Danny, Mary and Teresa.
His remains have since been returned to San Franciso and funeral mass will be celebrated at St Peters and Paul Church this Friday at 1pm local time (5am Irish time).
An inquest into Mr. Gallagher’s death will be held by the Coroner for the District of Mayo at a later date.
