Adam Hegarty: Funeral details released for 'a true gentleman' who died hours after playing rugby match
Funeral details have now been released for Adam Hegarty.
The young man died on Saturday night after playing for City of Armagh’s Second XV earlier in the day against Dungannon.
According to Funeral Times he ‘died suddenly 6th December 2025’ and is the ‘much loved son of Noel and Caroline and brother of Jack and Ellen’.
It adds that Requiem Mass will be held in Saint Colman’s Church, Shinn outside Newry on Wednesday at 11.30am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
‘Deeply regretted by his sorrowing mother, father, brother, sister, grandparents Brendan and Peggy; and Oliver Turley. Aunts, uncles, cousins, family circle and many friends,’ adds the death notice.
In a statement, City of Armagh Rugby Club said he’ll be remembered as a “true gentleman” by all who knew him.
‘City of Armagh RFC are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of senior player, Adam Hegarty.
‘Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Hegarty family and to all of Adam’s friends and teammates at this incredibly difficult time.
‘Adam joined our club at youth level and progressed through the youth ranks before moving into our senior teams.
‘Adam was highly respected by coaches, teammates and all who knew him - both on and off the field.
‘A true gentleman who represented our club with pride.
‘He will be greatly missed by the entire City of Armagh RFC community’.
Newry Rugby Club also posted: ‘Newry Rugby Club are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the death of former player Adam Hegarty.
‘Adam played in our youth teams for many years and was a very talented rugby player.
‘The club would like to pass on our deepest condolences to Adams family, Noel, Caroline, Jack, and Ellen.
‘We also keep in our thoughts and prayers Adam’s friends and teammates in Newry and Armagh.
‘RIP my friend’
Meanwhile Dungannon Rugby Club posted: ‘Dungannon Football Club would like to send our deepest sympathies to the members and players of City of Armagh RFC on the sad passing of their 2nd XV player Adam Hegarty after our game yesterday.
‘Everyone will be in our thoughts and prayers over the coming days, weeks and months’.
And Letterkenny Rugby Club said: ‘Letterkenny RFC would like to extend our deepest condolences to everyone at City of Armagh RFC on the tragic passing of Adam Hegarty.
‘Our thoughts and sympathies are with the Hegarty family, Adam’s friends, teammates, coaches, and the entire Armagh rugby community at this heartbreaking time.
‘Adam’s contribution to your club, from youth level through to the senior ranks, speaks to the character and commitment of a young man who clearly made a meaningful impact on all who knew him.
‘May he rest in peace, and may those who loved him find strength and support in the days ahead.
‘From all at Letterkenny RFC — our hearts are with you.’
Meanwhile Rainey RFC also said: ‘We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Adam Hegarty from Armagh RFC.
‘We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, teammates and the entire Armagh rugby community during this incredibly difficult time.
‘Our thoughts are with all who are grieving his loss. May he rest in peace.’
However a death notice on Funeral Times adds that Adam from (Saval, Newry) ‘died suddenly 6th December 2025’.
‘Adam RIP. Much loved son of Noel and Caroline and brother of Jack and Ellen. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul,’ it adds.
‘Funeral Arrangements later. Family home private’.