The funeral arrangements of Christy O'Connor Jnr have been finalised.
The 67 year-old died unexpectedly last week while holidaying abroad. His remains will be reposed at the St Anthony's Room within the Church of St John the Apostle in Knocknacarra from 2pm on Monday afternoon followed by removal to Galway Cathedral at 6pm.
The funeral mass will take place at 12pm on Tuesday followed by burial in the Rahoon Cemetery on the western side of Galway city.
Very sad news today about Christy O'Connor Jnr. An absolute legend of Irish golf. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones.
— Shane Lowry (@ShaneLowryGolf) January 6, 2016
Very sad news to hear of the passing of Christy O'Connor Jnr, a legend of Irish golf and Ryder Cup hero. RIP Christy
— Graeme McDowell (@Graeme_McDowell) January 6, 2016
Very saddened by the tragic news today about the passing of Christy O'Connor Jnr. He always had a smile for everybody! RIP #rydercuplegend
— Darren Clarke (@DarrenClarke60) January 6, 2016
Thousands of people are expected to pay tribute to Christy O'Connor Jnr, who is best remembered for his two iron drive in the 1989 Ryder Cup to defeat the favoured Fred Couples, and ultimately retained the trophy for Europe.
The @Offtheball paid tribute to Irish golfing legend Christy O'Connor Jnr in this evening's show. https://t.co/b9tulYfE0l
— Setanta Sports (@SetantaSports) January 6, 2016
He also won the Irish Open in 1975 and was the two-time winner of the Senior British Open. He is survived by his wife Ann, daughter Ann and son Nigel.
