Funeral of much-loved artist who died in Mayo drowning tragedy

The funeral arrangement have been announced of Cathy (Cathriona Cecilia) Hughes, Boathaven, Dun Na Carraige, Salthill, Galway, and formerly of Westport.

An accomplished artist, she lost her life while swimming last Sunday at Old Head, Louisburgh, a place she regularly visited.

A member of one of Mayo's best known and most successful business families, she was 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 brother-in-law Stephen Cassidy and Marion's partner Johnny Gorman.

Cathy will be dearly missed by her son and daughter William and Isabelle Greene, daughter-in-law Anne Carey, son-in-law Seán Treacy, grandchildren Pierce, Abby, Honora and Imogen.

She is also mourned 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), Vincent and Declan (Catherine) Hughes, sister-in-law Maria Hughes, Ronnie Greene as well as all the wider Hughes, Kelly and Greene families, and her many friends.

Many warm tributes are being paid to the deceased on social media.

One stated: "Always glamorous, elegant and full of fun, a hugely talented artist and a lady whose company always brought a smile and a laugh."

Another said: "Her warm smile and genuine soul will be sadly missed. She was an angel and is with the angels now."

A further tribute observed: "Cathy was an extremely talented woman with so much love to give."

Heartfelt sympathy is extended to the bereaved family on their immeasurable loss.

Reposing at her home (H91VO9W) tomorrow (Wednesday) from 5 to 7.30 p.m.

Removal on Thursday to arrive at the Church of Christ the King, Salthill, in advance of Requiem Mass at 2 p.m. followed by private cremation.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.