Crossmaglen GAA community mourns ‘true Rangers legend’ Margaret McConville
The Crossmaglen Rangers GAA community is in mourning today, following the passing of ‘hardworking, diligent and passionate’ Honorary President, Margaret McConville.
The club announced the news this morning, with a post on social media which read:
"It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of a true Rangers legend, someone who inspired us, who supported and guided us and who dedicated her whole life to the black and Amber.
“Holding many different roles over the years, she was hardworking, diligent and passionate.
“We will never see the likes of her again.
“Rest in peace to our esteemed honorary president, Margaret McConville.
“We thank you for your long and dedicated service, it will never be forgotten.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Margaret’s children (All Ireland winning captains, players, committee members, coaches, loyal supporters, members and friends)
“Ann (Brian), Mairead (Paddy) Dora (Gareth) Jim (Michelle) Jarlath (Geraldine) Sean (Tina) and Oisin (Darina).
“Margaret’s 21 Grandchildren & 10 Great Grandchildren (Many are players/ex players) Brother & Sister, John & Jeanette O’Callaghan and the entire McConville and Morgan families.
“All club activities are suspended
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.”
According to her funeral notice, the family welcome visitors to their home at 76 Dundalk Rd Crossmaglen BT35 9HL on Wednesday and Thursday between 12 noon and 9pm, with parking available at St Joseph’s High School and at Crossmaglen Rangers GAA club.
Her funeral takes place on Friday, leaving her home at 10:20am to St Patrick’s Church Crossmaglen arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am. Livestream of mass via : www.uppercreggan.co.uk, with interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery (House respectfully private on Friday morning to family only).
Family flowers only please - donations in lieu if desired to Evora Hospice, Newry c/o Mc Conville Funeral Directors Crossmaglen or https://southernareahospice.enthuse.com/donate-now#!/ Enquiries to Mc Conville Funeral Directors Est:1830. Tel:02830861212.
The GAA community has come out in force to offer their condolences to Crossmaglen Rangers, with Killeavy, Forkhill, Shane O’Neill’s, St Patrick’s Cullyhanna, Clann Eireann, Armagh Harps, St Michael’s Newtownhamilton, Granemore, and Eire Og Craigavon amongst the many clubs both local and afar who have paid tributes to Margaret at the time of writing.
There is also a book of condolences opened in the Rangers hall in memory of Margaret.