Harry Cowley, aged in his 60s, sadly died following a single-vehicle crash in Roscommon on Sunday
Harry Cowley sadly passed away (Image: RIP.ie)
Tributes have poured in for a “true gentleman” who was tragically killed in a crash over the weekend.
Harry Cowley, aged in his 60s, sadly died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Co Roscommon on Sunday. The collision, involving a car, is believed to have occurred early Sunday morning at Carrigans Park, Donamon.
Gardai and emergency services were called, but Harry, the driver and sole occupant of the car, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
A much loved former Roscommon GAA player, Harry is well known in his county for having won the under-21 All-Ireland Football Championship playing against Kerry back in 1978.
His death notice on RIP.ie reads: “Harry Cowley, Cargins Park, Donamon, Co Roscommon passed away suddenly on 31 May 2026.
“He will be forever missed by his loving wife Mairéad, sister-in-law Emma, brother-in-law Declan, aunt Bridie Dwyer, Michael, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. He is predeceased by his beloved parents Jack and Maureen.”
Harry will repose at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon on Wednesday evening from 5pm until 6:30pm. A funeral mass will take place at 11:30am on Thursday at St Patrick’s Church, Clooneycolgan with burial afterwards in Oran Cemetery.
Tributes have poured in for Harry following his tragic death, praising him as a “gentleman” who was a “true GAA man to the core”.
One mourner penned: “Very sorry to hear of the passing of Harry. He was a true gentleman and a pleasure to play camogie under. Deepest Sympathies to the Crowley family.”
Another shared: “Such a shock to learn of Harry’s untimely passing, he was a true GAA, Oran and Rossie man to the core, we did enjoy his absolute class on the field of play where he shone, big strong man but clean as a whistle in play no matter how tight the game would be.”
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