McIlroy (Kilrea & formerly Ballycastle)

November 23, 2020

McIlroy (Kilrea & formerly Ballycastle) 23^rd November 2020

Peacefully Jim R.I.P. beloved husband of Betty; son of the late Alexander and Mary and loving brother of Kathleen (McGuckian) and the late PJ, John and Cathal.

Jim’s funeral cortege will leave from McKiernans Funeral Home on Thursday at approx. 11:30am travelling to St. Mary’s Church, Drumagarner allowing friends and neighbours the opportunity to stand along the route and pay their respects whilst maintaining social distancing.

Unfortunately, due to the Corona Virus pandemic, and in the interest of health and safety within the community, the house and funeral home is strictly private and funeral Mass numbers are strictly limited to immediate family only.

Our Lady of Knock pray for him.

Deeply regretted by the entire McIlroy and Darragh family circle.

No flowers please. Donations if desired to Arthritis Care Northern Ireland c/o McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera St. Kilrea. BT51 5QL.

9 messages

• Margaret Mc Ilroy

  24 Nov 2020

  RIP Uncle Jim. You will be sorely missed. Your craic was mighty.

• Pearlie Black and Jordan Mullan (Ballerin)

  24 Nov 2020

  Sincere sympathies to Betty on the sad passing of Jim. Jim was an absolute gentleman and we will always have great memories from playing bowls together over the years.

  Rest in peace Jim.

• Bridie Darragh

  24 Nov 2020

  Jim R.I.P. deeply regretted by his sister-in-law Bridie Darragh and family. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on His Soul.

• Pearses Kilrea

  24 Nov 2020

  The Committee and members of Pearses’ GAC Kilrea deeply regret the death of our past chairman Jim R.I.P. and tender our sincere sympathy to Betty and the entire family circle. St. Pio pray for him. Martin McWilliams (Chairman) Ryan McAllister (Secretary).

• Kilrea Outdoor Bowling Club

  24 Nov 2020

  The committee and members of Kilrea Outdoor Bowling Club deeply regret the death of a founder and esteemed member Jim and tender their deepest sympathy to his wife Betty and the entire family circle. J Campbell (President) B. McCann (Secretary)

• Bobby Darragh & Family

  24 Nov 2020

  Jim R.I.P. deeply regretted by his brother-in-law Bobby Darragh and family. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for him.

• 2nd Kilrea Bowling Club

  25 Nov 2020

  The Captain and members of 2nd Kilrea Bowling club deeply regret the death of their member and good friend Jim, deepest sympathy to Betty and entire family circle. Nicky McCaw ( captain) Carole Paul ( secretary).

• Eamon and Denise Mcilroy

  26 Nov 2020

  Rest in peace uncle Jim you have a full team dad skip yourself third John second and Cathal lead a formidable rink. Our sincere condolences to Aunt Betty on the loss of her husband and Aunt Katie on the loss of her wee brother. God bless.

• Seamus Burke

  26 Nov 2020

  Deepest sympathy to Betty on the sad passing of Jim .a great character may he rest in peace.