Funeral of Mayo couple who lost their lives in blaze takes place
Service for the late Tom and Eileen Mahon took place in the local Cultural Centre and will be followed by a private cremation this afternoon
The funeral has taken place of Mayo couple Thomas and Eileen Mahon, who tragically lost their lives in a horrific blaze at their home last week.
The Mahon's deaths shocked the town of Swinford last Tuesday, where the couple ran a successful business, Mahon's Furniture and Flooring, for a number of years.
Local councillor John Caulfield said that the Swinford community has been left numb by the tragedy and added there has been an air of sadness in east Mayo following the deaths.
“The community was shocked and saddened by this tragedy. There is a numbness in the community at the loss of Tom and Eileen who were very well known and respected. They operated a very successful business and I had many dealings with them and they were a pleasure to deal with,” Cllr Caulfield said last week.
The Mahons reposed in the Cultural Centre in Swinford yesterday evening, where large crowds attended and their funeral ceremony took place this morning, also in the Cultural Centre. A private cremation is taking place this afternoon. May they rest in peace.