'The legacy he left behind may never be fully known,' Michael Coleman's son Dara told mourners at his funeral
The parish priest of Abbeyknockmoy said that the area remains in a state of shock almost a week after the death of former Galway hurler Michael Coleman in an accident at his home.
“He was a true gentleman on and off the pitch, a fantastic role model, a friend, a character, an operator, good-humoured, kind, thoughtful, unassuming, always had a good word for everyone, so greatly admired as a hurler and a warrior, greatly missed. The red and blue jersey of Abbeyknockmoy and the maroon and white of Galway were among the symbols of his life that were among the gifts brought to the altar. President Michael D Higgins was represented by his aide-de-camp, Commandant Brian Walsh.
Fr Boyle said that Michael Coleman was immersed in many community initiatives, including sport, the church, senior citizens and various other groups. He said he was instrumental in securing the land for the cemetery at Brooklodge and recounted how he volunteered some years ago to paint a faded spot in the interior roof of the church.
“His kindness and generosity will be remembered by all with the pleasure of knowing him. I'm sure he would certainly have been amazed to see how many turned up to celebrate his wonderful life today and yesterday evening. I think he would also have been very surprised as he was a very humble man,” added Fr Boyle.
Babs Keating and Nicky English, manager and captain of the Tipperary team Galway defeated that day, led members of that squad in sympathising with the Coleman family. The chairman of Galway GAA Paul Bellew and manager Micheál Donoghue led members of the current Galway hurling squad in paying their respects to the former triple All-Star who played for over eleven years with the Tribesmen.
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