Hugh McWilliams: Prominent NI businessman dies in road crash

Hugh McWilliams: Prominent NI businessman dies in road crash

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Margaret McLaughlin

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Hugh McWilliams, pictured with his wife Anne, was running director of H&A Mechanical Solutions

A outstanding Northern Ireland businessman has died in a highway crash in County Londonderry.

Hugh McWilliams, who was in his 60s, was the driver of the car or truck which crashed on the Five Mile Straight in Draperstown on Friday afternoon.

His enterprise – H&A Mechanical Expert services – is the primary sponsor for both the area GAA club, St Colm’s, Ballinascreen, and Derry’s county GAA teams.

Derry GAA explained him as “a giant of generosity”.

In a Fb tribute, the club mentioned its members were being “devastated”.

“He was unstinting in his support for county, club and community,” the put up browse.

“The GAA was a way of existence for Hugh and his premature loss of life will be a shock throughout the county.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Anne, his family members and every person at the Ballinascreen club at this time.”

As a mark of regard, all senior club championship fixtures thanks to choose put in Derry this weekend have been postponed.

‘Esteemed friend’

Ballinascreen GAC mentioned it was suspending all club game titles and things to do until more discover.

“Ballinascreen GAC are devastated to discover of the unexpected loss of life of our friend, Club Sponsor and esteemed member, Hugh McWilliams,” it said in a Fb publish.

“The club government and all our members extend our deepest sympathy to Hugh’s spouse Anne, daughter Maureen, son Carlus, son-in-legislation Brendan, daughter-in-regulation Maria, grandchildren Ollie, Leo, Lily and Fiadh and the extended family members circle,” the information explained.

A number of other GAA organisations also took to social media to convey their sympathies to Mr McWilliams’ relatives.

Police said the incident happened at about 13:10 BST and no other vehicle was associated.

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