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Tributes paid to 'funny, intelligent' young Irish man who died in the UK
Tributes have been paid to a 'funny, intelligent and caring' young Irishman who tragically passed away in the UK earlier this month.
Hugh 'Hughie' Mulryan, from Co Galway, passed away unexpectedly last week, leaving his friends and family back home in Ireland devastated.
The young's man's sudden passing was announced by his family in a death notice shared on on Wednesday.
"The untimely death has occurred of Hughie, cherished youngest son of Christina and Liam," they said.
"Beloved brother of Eva, Michael, Jennifer and Eric. Much loved uncle to his nephew and nieces and brother-in-law to Conor and Joey. Hughie will be deeply missed by his family, uncle, aunts, cousins, extended family and a large circle of friends."
Heartbreaking tributes are being paid to the popular young man, who was a talented GAA player who played underage football for Oranmore Maree GAA club in Galway
In a message shared on social media, the GAA club wrote: "Oranmore Maree GAA club are saddened to hear about the untimely passing of former underage club footballer, Hugh Mulryan.
"We send our sympathies to Hugh's family and friends at this difficult time. May he rest in peace."
Hugh had a keen interest in horse racing and spent a number of years working at Baroda Stud farm in Co Kildare.
The renowned stud farm paid an emotional tribute to the young man in a message shared online which read: "Incredibly sad news came on Monday that Hugh Mulryan died in the UK. Hugh worked with us on the farm and at the Consignment a few times over the last number of years.
"Such a great chap, very smart, studied Law, loved horses and had a great interest in all aspects of the industry.
"David, Tamso, Brian and all the team in Baroda were so sad to hear the news, we only saw him last week. Our deepest sympathy to his father Liam, his mother Christina and all his family and many friends."
The post was flooded with message from Hugh's friends and former co-workers who remembered the young sportsman as an "absolute gent".
"Rest in peace Hugh, I was so lucky to have had great times working alongside of you in Baroda & also a lot of time outside of Baroda," one person wrote. "You were a very funny, intelligent, fair but also a very caring friend to us all, rest easy Pal."
Another person added: "Ah No, only had drinks with him in York a few weeks ago. So sad, lovely guy. R.I.P."
While a third person said: "RIP Pal, absolute gent. Condolences to all your Family & Friends."
Hugh's family have said that funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
