RIP: Galway pub closes for day as mark of respect after businessman dies
He was a business partner in the family bar and restaurant
A Galway restaurant will close on Saturday as a mark of respect to its business partner and family member.
Noel Thomas Gallagher, who was part of Gallagher’s of Ballyfa, sadly died on August 24 surrounded by his family.
The bar and restaurant said in honouring Noel’s life, they will close on Saturday and reopen Sunday.
The Gallagher family said: “It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved brother and business partner, Noel Gallagher.
“As we take time to honour Noel’s life and memory, Gallagher’s Ballyfa will be closed on Saturday, 5th September, and will reopen on Sunday, 6th September.
“We sincerely thank our customers and friends for their kindness, understanding and support at this difficult time. The Gallagher Family and Team.”
Noel will repose in Glynn’s Funeral Home in Tuam on Friday from 5pm to 7pm followed by removal to his sister’s house in Milltown which is private.
Funeral Mass on Saturday at St Joseph’s Church Milltown at 11.30 am will be followed by burial in Dunmore Cemetery.
His RIP death notice reads: “Predeceased by his father Bill, mother Kitty and Godchild, Paul Farragher. Dearly beloved husband to Ewa and much-loved dad of Noel, Jennifer and Sylvia, treasured grandad of Douglas, Archie, Nicole, Jayden, Sofia and Wiktoria and dear brother to Mary (Farragher), Billy, Martin and Brian, cherished uncle and father-in-law, he will be sadly missed by all his family, relatives, neighbours and friends.”