Tributes have been paid from across the farming community following the passing of Ivan Moffitt of Manorhamilton Mart in Co. Leitrim.
Ivan, who lived in Blacklion, Co. Cavan, died unexpectedly yesterday (Sunday, November 3).
“We the Moffitt family deeply regret to inform you of the sudden death of Ivan a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend to all.
“He will be forever missed at Manorhamilton Mart and in the farming community. May he rest in Peace,” a social media post from Manorhamilton Livestock Sales read.
It was also confirmed that the mart will remain closed until further notice.
Liam Gilligan, chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) in Co. Leitrim was among those paying tribute to Ivan today.
“We learned on Sunday morning with great sadness of the passing of our dear friend Ivan Moffat, best known for his management of Manorhamilton Livestock Sales.
“He was a strong community and businessman, always striving to put farmers first. He will be sorely missed from the farming and wider community from north Leitrim and west Cavan and further afield.
“I’d like to sympathise deeply with Ivan’s immediate family, his wife Sarah, and children, Alanna, Harry, Ava and Jack, and to the extended Moffitt and McManus families at this very sad time for them,” he said.
Ivan will repose at Our Lady’s Hospital Chapel, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim on Tuesday (November 5) from 4:00p.m until 8:00p.m and at his home on Wednesday, from 4:00p.m until 8:00p.m.
The Moffitt family has requested that the house remains private outside of these hours.
The funeral service will take place in Blacklion Methodist Church in Co. Cavan on Thursday, November 7, at 12:00p.m, followed by burial afterwards in Thornhill Cemetery.