Passing of a 'true legend' is mourned in Mayo community
James Kelly Pic: Rip.ie
There is great sadness in the communities of Parke and Breaffy following the sudden passing of a popular local man following a tragic accident over the weekend.
The death of James Kelly of Derryhick, Parke and Moyhenna, Breaffy, Castlebar has been met with profound heartbreak and devastation.
James, who worked with Mayo County Council, was closely associated with his local GAA club Parke KC playing at every grade at underage all the way up to the senior team before taking over as a manager. James and Parke enjoyed many fine days winning numerous titles along the way.
The club made the following tribute to James.
“A profound sadness exists in our area and beyond leaving us all in a state of numbness and struggling to comprehend what is after happening.” “James was everything you would want in a club mate. He epitomised the word dedication. He had a win at all costs attitude, loved the battle and gave so freely of his time be it playing, coaching or helping out with club events.”
“The word legend is used all too frequently these days but James Kelly was a true Parke Keelogues Crimlin G.A.A legend and will leave behind a huge void in our club one that we will never be able to fill. He was loved by everyone here at the club that he played such a huge part in and we will miss him terribly.”
James was also an avid darts player and captained the Turlough Inn darts team.
A planned visit of the Sam Maguire cup to Parke GAA tomorrow has been postponed following this bereavement.
He is deeply missed by his fiance Sandra, his parents Paudie and Mary, brothers Noel, David and Padraic, sisters Linda and Ann-Marie, nieces and nephews, all the extended Kelly and Dempsey families, neighbours, work colleagues at Mayo County Council and his many, many friends.
James will repose in Coady’s Funeral Home, Castlebar, F23 XY63, on Thursday (17th September) from 5pm with removal at 8pm to his parents residence.
Removal from his parents residence on Friday morning at 11.30 a.m. (house private please) for Requiem Mass at 1pm in Holy Family Church, Parke followed by burial afterwards in Keelogues Cemetery (via his family home).
