It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of our former player and club member Paul Hughes on Tuesday 24th April 2012.Paul, known as ‘Buzzer’ to his friends, played for Eglish for many years from underage through to Senior level and also represented Tyrone at Minor and Under 21 level. Paul had a lot of success as a player and won Minor Championship medals in 1986 and 1987. Paul was the captain of that successful 1986 Minor side. At senior level Paul won an Intermediate Championship medal in 1997.
Success also followed Paul at county level with Tyrone as he collected an Ulster Championship winners medal in 1990 and they progressed to an All Ireland final, eventually losing out to Kerry.
Once his playing days had finished Paul went into management and had overseen successful stints at both Killeshil and Scotstown, and was due to take charge at Galbally for the current 2012 season until his recent illness.
All at St. Patrick’s Eglish G.A.C. and Camogie Clubs extend their deepest sympathy to the Hughes family (Eglish and Galbally) at this difficult time. Paul was a very popular character among all his friends and will be sadly missed by all within our club.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Please note: all St. Patrick’s Eglish Gaelic football games and training for both adult and all youth levels has been postponed until after the funeral as a mark of respect. All other activities taking place in the Sports Hall and at the field have been postponed also.
Funeral from his residence on Sunday at 12.0o noon to The Church of St. John the Baptist, Galbally for 12.30pm Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
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