Aidan James Higgins

Dearest Marie, Julie and children, Conor, Manus, Eavan and extended family.
I am so deeply sorry to just hear of your loss, a man who would light up the room so hard to believe. May his beautiful warm smile stay a light in your hearts and the memories of his laughter bring solace to you at the time of grief. Thinking of you all.

Shocked & saddened to hear of the sudden & untimely death of Aidan. Deepest sympathy to his wife & family, brother Conor, mother Marie and extended family. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Fond memories from our school days. Rest in peace Aidan.

Dear Julie and family, I am shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of your beloved husband Aidan.
May he rest in peace.
Love from
Niamh.

Manus, Sorry for your loss. Condolences to your Mum,Dad and family. He was great. We had no coach back in the day. He stepped in and was wonderful. Fair play to him. Fronting up against the all blacks. I'll never forget that. Great coach. Lovely skin. Very encouraging to me as a young player.
A monster of a Teddy bear.
Mise le meas
Gags

Dear Julie, Marie, Aoife, Darragh, Cian, Conor, Manus and Eavan. As I was so shocked and saddened to hear the news of Aidan's death, I can only imagine what ye went through and are no doubt still coming to terms with. Our first introduction to each other was a Garbally v Jes game in the Sportsground, where I painfully learned that a side-on tackle was a better option than the frontal approach. Playing with him on many pitches and some bogs, and in certain establishments with high stools from Ballinasloe to Lensbury, Chicago to London, Edinburg to Dangan, Taughmaconnell to Ennistymon (the latter on my stag where he ensured I keep my eyebrows for my upcoming wedding), I never failed to enjoy and appreciate his friendship and excellent company. He is greatly missed, and always will be in my heart. Ar dheis Dè go raibh a anam dilis. Micheàl, Clodagh, Molly, Matilda and Ruby Lyons.

My deepest condolences to Aidan’s family.

I met Aidan on a professional capacity in recent years and soon realised he was a gentle giant. He was contagious to be around and captivated his audience with his natural ability to tell a story as he had a way with words.

Thank you for making a difference in my life and May you Rest in Peace 💔

Dear Julie
Condolences on the loss of your husband. So young and so sudden. Please knownwe are thinking of you and your family.
GUH Maternity

Deepest sympathy to the Higgins on the sudden passing of Aidan may he rest in peace amen 🙏

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Aidan's sudden passing. A wonderful human being. It was my luck and pleasure to have known Higgi. Especially during those wonderful years with UCG R.F.C.He was the main stay of the two senior cup winning teams in the late 1980's. Larger than life, full of fun and devilment. Always with that cheeky grin!
Aidan was one of life's gentlemen. Our sincere sympathy to Julie and your family. Also, to Marie, Conor, Manus and Eavan.
Higgi! 'Go gently into the night"!
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

So sorry and shocked to hear of Aidan's untimely passing .
Our deepest sympathies to Julie and family,to mother Marie, Conor, Manus ,Eavan and extended families. Rest in peace Aidan.
Remembering all in prayers.

Eavan so so sorry to hear about your brother. Thinking of you, and all your family x

We are so sorry to hear of the untimely passing of Aidan
Sincere sympathy to Julie and the extended Higgins family.
May Aidan Rest in peace.

Sincerest condolences to Julie and family on the sad passing of Aidan. May he rest in peace.

I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Aidan's sudden death, condolences to Julie and all the Higgins family

So sorrry & shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Aidan, our sincere condolences to his wife Julie & Family,also to his mother Marie,brothers Conor,Manus & sister Eavan.I remember Aidan & Conor together with their mother Marie & late Dad Padraig when they arrived back from Australia & Resided @ Hertimage Residence where we had many good times in the 70/S..
Rest in peace Aidan.

My sincere sympathy to all the Higgins family on Aidan’s sad and sudden passing. May he rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this time.

A lovely Guy Aidan, has gone . You will be missed.
Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam .

Dear Julie, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband Aidan and may he rest in peace. Thinking of you at this most difficult time, Valerie and all your colleagues from FAU, NMH.

So sorry to hear of the death of Aidan. One of life’s true gentlemen, may his kind and gentle soul now rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Deepest condolences to Daragh and family. Aidan played a central part in my fondest and earliest memories playing for Greystones, making an unforgettable atmosphere with his endless energy and enthusiasm.
May he rest in peace.

Shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Aidan. He really was a gentle giant, always had a good word for everyone, always on for a laugh and a hugely positive outlook on life. Great memories from our time in UCG. Rest in peace Aidan.

I remember Aidan's presence from when I was a child, his warmth and humour. He was extremely kind when others may have overlooked. I witnessed kindness from both himself and Julie with members of my family .
I am so very sorry, for Julie, Aoife, Cian and Darragh and for the many extended loved ones who will miss him day in and day out. It's a shock and so so unfair. I am so sorry, there are no words to make this better. Please know that all of you including Aidan are in my thoughts and in my prayers. Rest in peace Aidan . Carpe diem.

RIP Barracuda!
Sincere condolences to all the Higgins family & friends

My heartfelt condolences on the passing of Aidan. I had the pleasure of playing rugby with “Higgie” in UCG and Connacht. A most amazing, kind, wonderful man. His presence was inspiring. My thoughts and prayers to Julie and all the family. RIP

Julie, Conor and extended family, I was shocked and very saddened to hear of the passing of the big man. I have so many happy memories of him from London Irish and the early days in Elton Close. He was gem of a man and lit up any room he entered. I hadn’t seen him for years but his broad grin and fantastic sense of humour will stay with me for years. May he rest in peace. Pat & Carmel.

My heartfelt sympathy to you Julie and all your family at this very sad time. You are in my prayers.
Rosie (Greystones swimmer)

Dear Julie. I am so very sorry to hear you have lost your beloved Aidan. Heartbroken for you and your children. My deepest sympathies to you and all your family. Thinking of you. Mary

My condolences to Julie and to Conor, and the extended Higgins family on the very sad news of the passing of Aidan. I had the pleasure of working with Aidan in London. He truly was larger than life, and such a likeable character. He brought great energy and a lot of laughs to everyone in his company. Your loss is Heavens gain. Codladh Saubh Aidan. A gentle giant of a man.

Julie and family, so so sorry to hear of the very sudden loss of your husband and dad Aidan. My thoughts are with you all.

Darragh, our sincere condolences to you and your family on the sudden passing of your dad. Our thoughts are with you today.

Eavan and extended family, sincere condolences on Aidan’s passing. May he Rest in Peace.

Darragh, so sorry to hear about your dad. We are thinking of you.

To the Higgins family, my sincere condolensces and so shocked and saddened to hear of Aidans passing. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to you Julie on the shock news of Aidan's sudden death, holding you all in our thoughts.

Eavan my deepest sympathies to you on the sudden passing of your beloved brother Aidan. Sending strength and love to you, your Mum, brothers and Aidan’s wife & family. May Aidan rest in peace.

Julie, Connor and all the Higgins family, I am truly sorry to hear of Adian's untimely passing, it is such a shock to think that such a vibrant full of life person has passed so young. I have very good memories of when we were younger in the Skeff and Oasis having such craic, Adian was always in the middle of it. It's with deep regret that I couldn't be there to say goodbye to Adian (as I'm away at the moment) my thoughts and prayers are with you. Condolences to all yer families. Rest In Peace big man 💕

Rest in Peace - you were one of the ‘good guys.’🙏

Deepest condolences on the the sad passing of Aidan..may he rest in peace.

Julie, sincere sympathy to you and all the family on Aidan's untimely passing. We will always remember him with a smile.

Sincere sympathy to Eavan and the Higgins family on the sad passing of Aidan. May he Rest In Peace

Dear Julie and family
My deepest condolences on the very sudden passing of your beloved Aidan.
May he rest in peace.
Valerie Fleming

Dear Julie & Family,

Sincere condolences on the death of Adian, gone too soon x

To Conor and all the Higgins family, my deepest sympathies on Aidan's untimely passing.

Dear Julie and family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your whole family. My thoughts have been with you since I heard of Aidans passing. Sorry I couldn't make it down in person but logged into the lovely funeral with beautiful music.
Sending kindest regards,
Jean (NMH)

We are so sorry to hear of the untimely passing of Aidan, sincere sympathy to Julie and the extended Higgins family. May Aidan rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to Julie and Family, and the wider Higgin's family. I watched Aidan on many a rugby field, as he was always a couple of years ahead of me in the 2nd row as I was growing up. I was shocked and saddened to hear that Aidan has passed away so young. May he rest in peace. Ar Dheis De a Raibh a hAinm.

I was schocked and saddened by the news. I have known Aidan for many years. He was a larger than life character, always so warm and welcoming. Rest in peace my friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family from the Faherty family

Dear Julie. Such a heavy heart when thinking of Aidan’s passing. Aidan was a big personality and full of fun and character as well as being a very dear friend. We will miss him dearly.
Thinking of you all at this very difficult time. God bless you!!

Condolences to Marie, Julie and extended families. Shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Aidan. Rest in peace "Big Fella".

Julie, Aoife, Darragh and Cian we were all so sorry to hear about the very sad news of Aidans passing, so many connections through rugby and schools with all of you. Aidan was always great fun to be around and was so proud of his family. May he rest in peace

Saddened and shocked at the news of Aiden's death. I had spoken to him as recently as last Sat. at a match in Glenina and he was his usual engaging self. A big man with a matching personality may he rest peacefully. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sad time.

Such sad news about Aidan, I have great memories of his fantastic character when we were growing up. Condolences to Julie and all the family. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Eavan and all the Higgins family on the sudden passing of Aidan. May he rest in peace

Julie, please accept my heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathies to you and your family. Aidan’s passing is jsuch a devastating and untimely loss for you all. I will keep you in my prayers. May Aidan rest in peace.

Aidan, thank you for the lovely childhood memories of when you first came from Australia as a child and the fun us cousins had in Ballintubber, up to all sorts of craic. You were larger than life, charismatic, quick witted, great company, someone who was genuinely interested in people. I’m so saddened that you have passed so young and my thoughts are with your wife, children, siblings , lovely Marie and all your family.💔💔

So sorry to hear this sad news and sincere condolences to Julie and all the family . May the memories of happy times together help you through these days . You are in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace .

My sincere sympathy on Aidan’s sad and sudden passing. May he rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this time.

Dear Julie,
We were shocked and saddened to hear that Aidan has passed away so young. Thinking of you, Aoife, Darragh and Cian at this very sad time.

Deepest condolences to Julie and the extended Higgins family on the death of Aidan. It was a pleasure, back in the day, reporting on him and his colleagues in his exploits with UCG, Galwegians and Connacht. He was also a happy and regular client when I worked in The Oasis in Salthill, his visits often coinciding with good days (and nights!) with College, 'Wegians and Connacht. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Out deepest condolences to the Higgins Family on the sudden death of Aidan. May his gentle soul rest in peace