“Cathy was more than just a talented artist, she was a force, and a passionate collaborator” Cathy Hughes. Photo: rip.ie A talented artist who drowned in Co Mayo has been remembered as a “shining light” ahead of her funeral.
Cathy Hughes, who was in her 60s, will be laid to rest on Thursday following the tragic incident at Old Head Beach, near Louisburgh in Co Mayo, shortly after 4pm last Sunday. Ms Hughes who lived in the Galway town of Salthill after growing up in Westport will be reposing at home on Wednesday, July 24 from 5pm to 7.30pm.
Removal on Thursday will arrive at the Church of Christ the King, Salthill in advance of Requiem Mass at 2pm. Her death notice on RIP.ie reads: “Cathy (Cathriona Cecilia) Hughes, Boathaven, Dun Na Carraige, Salthill, Galway / Westport, Co Mayo, July 21, 2024.
“Predeceased by her parents Máire (née Kelly) and Pádraig Hughes, daughter Máire Cristín Greene, brother Seamus Hughes, nephew Pádraig Hughes, sisters-in-law Deirdre Hughes (née Greene) and Kim Hughes (née Ryan) and brothers-in-law Stephen Cassidy and Johnny Gorman.” The notice adds that: “Cathy will be dearly missed by her children William and Isabelle Greene, daughter-in-law Anne Carey, son-in-law Seán Treacy, grandchildren Pierce, Abby, Honora and Imogen. “Deeply cherished by her sisters Anne (Joe) McGovern, Marion Hughes, Orla (Eamonn) O’Carroll and Eleanor (Kevin) Moran; brothers Cathal, Patrick (Olive), Harry, Owen (Karen), Richard (Jean), V.