Ollie Horgan will be buried in his native Co Galway next Monday.

The sporting legend passed away earlier today following a battle with cancer.

Late of Beinn Aoibhinn, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal and formerly of Dalysfort Road, Salthill, Galway, he passed away with his much-loved family by his side.

Beloved son of the late Joe and Bernie and brother of Martin R.I.P. Ollie is mourned by his wife Anita and their children Emma, Anthony, Brendan, Conor and David, sister Mary and brother Ger. He will also be missed by Kit, Brian and Caroline and his nephews, nieces and extended family.

A funeral notice said simply ‘Ollie loved his football, his family and his friends’

HIs funeral details are as follows:

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Reposing at the family home in Cahermorris, Corrandulla, Galway, H91K5F2

Sunday, August 31, 2025

Reposing at the O’ Flaherty Funeral Parlour Munster Avenue, Galway (H91V1K8) from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday, September 01, 2025

Ollie’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated at the Church of Christ the King, Salthill on arrival at 12 noon. He will be laid to rest in Rahoon cemetery.

Funeral of Ollie Horgan to take place in his native Galway next Monday was last modified: August 28th, 2025 by Staff Writer