The death has occurred of Joe McHugh,  Kinturk,  Ballyheane,  Castlebar and formerly of Main Street,  Louisburgh. Joe passed peacefully  on 5th November 2025,   surrounded by his loving family,  in the Mayo Hospice, Castlebar,  after a brief illness.

Youngest son of the late Dr.  Columb McHugh and Frances McHugh  (née Bourke)  Louisburgh.

Joe will be sadly missed and forever loved by his heartbroken wife Judy (née O’Brien),   his brother Dr. Pat (Leeds), his sister Columba and her partner Phil (UK),  his mother-in-law Augusta O’Brien, his brothers-in-law,   his sisters-in-law, nieces,  nephews, cousins, all  the family circle, work colleagues, neighbours and many many friends.

Requiescat  in Pace

Joe was well known in the catering industry,  having worked as a chef in many establishments including  Ashford Castle and  the Castlecourt  Hotel and also in Harpoon Louie’s, Florida USA.   He was involved in training and he was an auditor  with the Food Safety Professionals Association.   Joe was the  Managing Director of the well  known company Food Flow Advisors.   He was chairman of the Chefs of Mayo and  was involved in fund raising for many different charities, including the Mayo Roscommon Hospice. 

Joe was a great community man.  He took part in the restoration of the Old Cemetery in Ballyheane and he participated in the weekly bingo sessions in Ballyheane.    Joe took great pride in his village but he never lost the love for his native Louisburgh, which he often visited.     One of his great interests was photography and he enjoyed travelling with his beloved Judy.

Joe will repose in Ballyheane Community Centre,  Ballyheane,  Castlebar F23 WP92 on Friday 7th November from 5.00pm with prayers at  7.00pm.

Removal from his home in Kinturk, on Saturday  8th November   at 10.45 am,  arriving at St. Patrick’s Church,  Ballyheane,  Castlebar  for Funeral Mass at 11.30 am.

The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on www.churchtv.ie/ballyheane

 Afterwards Joe will be laid to rest in Ballyheane Cemetery.

House private please.

Family flowers only please,  donations in lieu, if desired to the Mayo Hospice c/o Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home,  Thomas Street,  Castlebar.

If you wish to leave a message of sympathy for the family,  please click on the Condolence link below or you can write to the family c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street,  Castlebar.

All enquiries to Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home,  Thomas Street,  Castlebar,  Co.Mayo.    00353872648869   www.kilcoynefuneralhome.com