Month

Agnes Allison (nee Tuohy) Kilbeg, Claremorris, Co. Mayo – who sadly passed away on 20th January 2023. We, the family of the late Aggie Allison, would like to express our heartfelt thanks for the kindness and support that we have received since our dear Mam passed away. As a family we have been carried through this difficult time by wonderful family and friends and we have taken great comfort in the huge outpouring of support we have received. Thanks to all who called to our home, sympathised with us at the funeral home, attended her funeral mass, sent mass cards, floral tributes and online condolences. We would like to thank Martin Gilligan Funeral Director for his empathy and professionalism throughout. Thanks also to Fr. Peter Gannon for his support and his beautiful delivery of Mams funeral mass. Thanks to Tom and Sharon for the most moving music at Mams funeral mass. A warm thanks to Dolly & Dick Byrne for the lovely spread of food after the burial. We wish also to take this opportunity to thank all those who cared for Mam in the past number of months, to all her doctors, nurses, pharmacists, palliative team and indeed all […]

Ann McNulty née Dempsey, Hawthorn Hill, Foxford. Months Mind Mass for Ann will be celebrated in St. Michaels Church, Foxford on Saturday 16th July at 11am. Mass may be viewed online at churchtv.ie/foxford Ann will be dearly missed by  her daughter Carmel and son Martin, her sister Evelyn Gaughan, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, daughter-in-law Ann Marie, in-laws, cousins, relatives,  neighbours and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace Ann. Face coverings are requested to be worn in the Church please.  

Anne Gavaghan, No 1 Coíse Raille, Sligo Road, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. Month’s Mind Mass in St. Nathy’s Cathedral, Ballaghaderreen on Saturday 17th September at 6pm. Its been the hardest thing to lose you, you meant so much to me, but you are in my heart Mum and that’s where you’ll always be. I Know that Heaven called you, but i wish you could have stayed, at least the memories i have of you they will never fade. I did not want to lose you but you did not go alone, because a part of me went with you when Heaven called you home. So just remember one thing, we are not apart, you’re with me in my memories and in my broken heart.

Annie Ginty, Inver, Barnatra, Ballina. Month’s Mind Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Inver on Saturday, October 8th at 8pm.

Austin Garvin, Knock Road, Claremorris Months Mind Mass in St. Colman’s Church, Claremorris on Tuesday 3rd January at 10am

Breege Heneghan, Treen, Tourmakeady. Months Mind Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Tourmakeady on Saturday, December 31st at 8pm. The Heneghan family would like to express their gratitude to all our neighbours and friends and everyone who helped out during the funeral also everyone who sent messages of sympathy.    We also wish to thank all the doctors and nurses in Mayo General who took great care of Breege during her illness. 

Bridie (Bebe) O’Hora nee Murphy, Cloonfadda, Killala – Died June 8th 2022. Months Mind Mass will be celebrated in The Church of The Holy Rosary, Cooneal on Saturday July 16th at 12 noon.   We, the family of the late Bridie O’Hora would like to thank all who sympathised and supported us on our sad loss. We thank all who sent Mass Cards, telephoned, sent messages of condolences and those who made donations to Mayo Hospice. We thank those who called to the house and her funeral and who took part in the Mass, Fr. Corcoran and Fr. O’Brien, a special word of thanks to Fr. James Corcoran for calling to the house every day while Bridie’s remains were laid out there and support to the family at the time of their sad loss and Fr. Harrison for his house visits, to our wonderful neighbours who looked after parking and prepared Bridie’s final resting place, to Éamon Moore for the music provided, to David Lynn Funeral Director for his professional support and kindness. Thanks to the Dr. Joe, Caroline and the staff in Killala Medical Centre, Mayo University Hospital and the staff at the Mayo Hospice for their wonderful care for Bridie in her final days, a special word of thanks to Bernie Lynn for the years she looked after Bridie. We would also like to thank everyone who provided food and refreshments, with special […]

Charlie Judge, Ballyboden, Dublin and formerly of Carracrum, Bonniconlon, Ballina, Co. Mayo. Month mind Mass will take place on Saturday, 25th March at 12 noon in The Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Bonniconlon. 

Chris Gray, Monasteraden, Co. Sligo. Month’s Mind Mass in Aidan’s Church, Monasteraden on Saturday, 10th September at 7.30pm

Christy Hussey, Manchester, England and Castlequarter, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon. Months Mind Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Granlahan on Sunday, March 12th at 12 noon.

Eamon J Quinn, Eden, Fairymount, Castlerea, Co Roscommon. Month’s Mind Mass will be in the Sacred Heart Church, Fairymount on Saturday, 3rd of September at 12 noon.

Elizabeth (Betty) Cafferkey nee Leahy, Portroyal, Partry, Co. Mayo (February 12th, 2023). We, the family of the late Elizabeth Cafferkey, would like to express our heartfelt thanks for the kindness and support that we have received since our mums passing. A special thank you to our extended families, to our work colleagues, our friends and our neighbours for their words of comfort and unending support. Thanks to all who travelled near and far to sympathise with us at the funeral home, to those who attended the funeral mass and burial, to those who sent mass cards, floral tributes, messages and online condolences. We have taken such comfort in the outpouring of support that we have received.  Our thanks to the medical team on Ward A at Mayo University hospital who attended mum with such wonderful care in her final days. Our thanks to Fr. Conal Eustace who prayed with us in mums final moments. Our thanks to Fr. John Kenny for his support and his beautiful delivery of mums funeral mass. Our thanks also to Fr. Brendan McGuinness from Bekan who so kindly joined us on the evening of the removal. Thank you to Sean De Burca for the most […]

Frank Burke, Ballymacragh, Westport Road, Castlebar – died October 2nd, 2022. Frank’s wife Kay and family, would like to thank most sincerely all those who supported and sympathised with us on our recent sad loss. We were so touched and humbled by all those who called to the family home, for their kind words and gestures and also those who brought food and helped in any way. Thank you to our extended families, friends, neighbours, all those that attended the removal, Funeral Mass and burial and those who travelled long distances to be with us. A special thanks for all the condolences on RIP. ie and Midwest Radio; a special word of thanks to Michael Commons, Midwest Radio, Late Show for his beautiful tribute to Frank on his radio show, for the Mass and sympathy cards, floral tributes and messages offering words of kindness and comfort. Heartfelt thanks to the Emergency Services and to Barry Moran who came to our aid. Thank you to Fr. Shane for the beautiful Mass, to Brenda Grealis for the music and to all who took part in the liturgy. Thank you to the gravediggers who prepared Frank’s final resting place and to all who […]

Gerald Caulfield, Currisloustia, Ballinlough. Month’s Mind Mass in Granlahan Church on Sunday, 12th March at 12 noon

Henry Jeanes, Cnoc an Dara, Foxford, Co. Mayo. Months Mind Mass in Christ the King Church, Knockmore on Friday 28th October at 10am

James (Jimmy) Tully, Boherduff, Claremorris. Months Mind Mass in St. Colmans Church, Claremorris on Saturday 21st January at 11am.

James Howley, Bundeelin, Crossmolina. Month’s Mind Mass in St. Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina on Sunday 6th November at 11am.

Jim Brennan, Chapel Road, Dungloe, Co. Donegal and formerly of Station Road, Balla, Co. Mayo (died February 22, 2023). We, the family of the late Jim Brennan, wish to express our sincere gratitude to all those who sympathised and supported us on the death of our beloved Jim. Sincere thanks to our relatives, neighbours, friends, colleagues and those that travelled to support us during this sad time. Thank you for the Mass cards, phone calls, messages of sympathy, condolences on Midwest Radio and donations to Dungloe Patients Comfort Trust. A special word of gratitude to the staff of Dungloe Community Hospital while Jim was present in their care. A word of thanks also to the staff of Letterkenny Hospital, Galway University Hospital, Sligo University Hospital, Inis Aoibhinn House, Galway and the community nurses who helped care for Jim. Thank you to the present and retired members of An Garda Siochana, CLG An Clochan Liath, CLG Na Rossa, Donegal GAA Referees and Dungloe Community for the guards of honour. We would like to thank Jim’s partner Kate and the McCarron family for their help and friendship, and who took such wonderful care of Jim. Thank you to Shaun McGlynn Undertakers for […]

John Eddie Murray, Cloonboy, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. Months Mind Mass in St. Colman’s Church, Claremorris, Co. Mayo on Saturday, 17th December at 1:00pm.

John Joe Casey, Main Street and Laveymore, Charlestown. Months Mind Mass in St. James Church, Charlestown on Friday morning (February 10th) at 10 o’clock

John Mullen, Bofeenaun, Ballina. Month’s Mind Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Bofeenaun on Saturday, September 24th at 11am.    

John. T. Moran, Hollyhill, Ballyhaene, Castlebar.  Month’s Mind Mass on Wednesday 28th December in St. Michael’s Church, Crimlin at 7pm  

Johnny and Shenna Scott, Meols, Hoylake, Liverpool, UK. Months Mind Mass in The Valley Church, Achill on Thursday 25th August at 10am

Kathleen Corcoran (nee Beirne) Sheepwalk, Frenchpark, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. Months Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. Asicus Church, Frenchpark on Saturday 6th August at 11am

Kathleen Patricia (Pat) Caulfield, Ballyhiague, Williamstown, Co. Galway. Months Mind Mass in St. Therese’s Church, Williamstown on Sunday  30th October  at 10.30am Much loved and sadly missed every day by your loving family. A wife, a mother, a grandma too, This is the legacy we have from you. You taught us love and how to fight, You gave us strength, you gave us might. A stronger person would be hard to find, And in your heart, you were always kind. You fought for us all in one way or another, Not just as a wife not just as a mother. For all of us you gave your best, Now the time has come for you to rest. So go in peace, you’ve earned your sleep, Your love in our hearts, we’ll eternally keep.

Lillian McElwee (nee Ruane), Bohernasup and late of The Golf Links, Ballina Passed away 15thDecember 2022. We, the family of Lillian, would like to express our deepest gratitude to all who supported us during this extremely difficult time. We would like to thank all who visited our home, attended Lillian’s funeral mass and burial, sent mass cards, left online condolences and to all who lined the funeral route, especially our very supportive neighbours. We would also like to thank all those who could not be present but joined us via webcam. We offer our thanks to the Gardai and ambulance crew, who professionally and compassionately attended and supported us. To all who dropped in food and provisions, we thank you. We would like to give a special word of thanks to all at McGowan’s Funeral Directors, who guided us through this tragic time with great care and professionalism. We really appreciate the beautiful singer, Aoife Kilcullen and organist, John Cummins who made the ceremony extra special. We would also like to thankall the children Lillian helped rear and their families, our extended family, for all their care, help and support. Many thanks to all the staff at The Merry Monk […]

Margaret (Rita) Jacob nee Carroll, Quigabar, Kilglass, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo – who sadly passed away on 27th January 2023. We, the family of the late Rita Jacob, would like to express our heartfelt thanks for the kindness and support we have received since our dear mother passed away. This has been a great source of comfort to us as a family and we are very appreciative of the huge outpouring of support we have received. Thanks to all who called to the home of her son Michael & daughter in law Kathleen Jacob to sympathise with us, all who attended her funeral mass, sent Mass cards, floral tributes and online condolences. We would like to thank the local community in Quigabar who lined the funeral route, provided everything from food to traffic management to grave preparation, we are sincerely appreciative. To David McGowan funeral director for his empathy and professionalism throughout. To Fr. Gerry O’Hora a sincere thank you for your attendance to Rita and the celebration of her funeral mass. Thank you to the choir of the church of our Lady Assumed into Heaven, Enniscrone who added so much to her funeral mass. A special word of thanks to […]

Margaret McCormack, Garryduff Park, Castlebar. Months Mind Mass in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar on Sunday 30th October at 8.30am

Maria Conaghan nee Hickey, Laughty, Golf Links Road, Ballina and formerly of Mount Assumpta, Ballina. Months Mind Mass in the Cathedral, Ballina on Sunday, 11th December at 12.30pm.

Martin Conneely, Castlelawn Heights, Galway. Month’s Mind Mass in the Church of the Resurrection, Ballinfoyle, Galway on Sunday, January 22nd at 10.30am.

Martin O’Brien, Carrick, Kiltimagh. Month’s Minds Mass in the Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh on Saturday, 22nd October at 10am

Mary Gilboy Corclough West, Belmullet, Co. Mayo. Month’s Mind Mass in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Carne, Belmullet on Sunday (3rd July) at 12 noon.

Mary McTigue nee Sweeney, 23 Seaview Park, Newport. Month’s Mind Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Newport on Sunday, October 2nd at 10am

Michael (Mick) Casey, Glann, Kilkelly. Month’s Mind Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Glann on Saturday, February 11th at 12 noon

Michael Henry Senior, Late of Ballinvalley, Coolaney, Co. Sligo. Month’s Mind Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Rockfield, Coolaney on Sunday, 9th October at 10.30am.

Michael Joseph Raftery,  Oak Drive, Swinford, Co. Mayo. Mass is at 11 o’clock on Saturday 8th October in Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Swinford

Michael McNeela, Lismirrane, Bohola, Foxfield Park, Kiltimagh, and formerly of Riverdale Court, Castlebar who passed away suddenly on October 18, 2022. We, the heartbroken family of Michael, mother Breege, sister Sandra, adored nephew Cillian, Michael’s partner Kirsty, Sandra’s partner Jonathan, aunts Anne and Nora, uncles Sean and Michael, cousins, and extended family would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us following the sad, untimely loss of our beloved Michael. We would like to thank the Gardai from both Ballyhaunis and Castlebar for their assistance on that night, and we would like to say thank you to Mark and Emma for being there for Kirsty. Thank you to all who sent Mass cards, flowers, letters of sympathy, text messages, phone calls and condolences on Midwest Radio and RIP.ie. We would like to thank all the people who travelled long distances to be with us. To all who attended the funeral home, funeral Mass, joined us online, and attended the burial, we were overwhelmed and truly grateful for the love and support given to us at the time. To Michael’s friends from Inishbofin, we really appreciated you travelling to be with us, as Michael really loved his time […]

Michael Neil Cafferkey, Croydon, Surrey, UK and formerly of Doona, Ballycroy. Months Mind Mass in Ballycroy Church on Saturday 28th January at 12 noon.

Micheál Walsh, Ardacarra, Bohola. Month’s Mind Mass in The Church of the Immaculate Conception and St. Joseph, Bohola on Saturday, December 17th at 11 o’clock  

Paddy Cosgrove (better known as POC), Cloontakilla, Bangor Erris. Month’s Mind Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Bangor Erris on Saturday, March 11th at 12 noon

Pamela O’Malley, Ellistronparks, Tullyduff, Kilmaine. Months Mind Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Kilmaine on Sunday, 4th December, 2022 at 10am.  

Patricia Geraghty (nee Cannon), Cogaula, Sheeaune, Westport and formerly of Knockthomas Castlebar and Cloonfert, Ballyheane.   Mass will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Church Islandeady on Sunday January 1st 2023 at 11am.   Deeply regretted by her loving husband Michael, son Domnic, daughters Diana, Catherine, Megan and Geraldine. Brothers Patrick, Liam and Donal, sister Marie Sweeney. Her adored grandchildren Rhys, Gearoid, Fia, Daniel, Conor, Samuel and Kaylum. Her Aunt Josie Fallon, brothers in law, sister in law, stepchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in peace Trish.   Legacy of Love  A wife, a mother, a grandmother too, This is the legacy we have from you. You taught us love and how to fight, You gave us strength, you gave us might. A stronger person would be hard to find, and in your heart, you were always kind. You fought for us all in one way or another, Not just as a wife not just as a mother. For all of us you gave your best, Now the time has come for you to rest. So go in peace, you’ve earned your sleep, Your love in our hearts, we’ll eternally keep

Patrick Forde, Heathfield, Ballycastle, Co. Mayo. Month’s Mind Mass in St. Bridget’s Church, Ballycastle on Sunday 13th November at 11.30am.

Patsy Kelleher, Kilshalvey, Gurteen, Co. Sligo. Month’s Mind Mass in The Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Killavil on Sunday, October 2nd at 11.30am  

Pete King, Carramore, Taugheen, Claremorris. Months Mind Mass in St. Michaels Church, Taugheen on Saturday 30th July at 7.30pm

Rita Raftery, Clogher Upper, Ballinlough.   Months Mind Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Granlahan on Sunday, 1st January at 12 noon.  

Seamus Larkin, Luí na Gréine, Claremorris. We the Larkin family would like to acknowledge the expressions of kindness and sympathy following the very sad loss of our Dad Seamus. The Month’s Mind Mass for Seamus will be held on Saturday the 27th August at 11am in St. Colman’s Church, Claremorris.

Stephen Brennan, Lismirrane, Bohola.  Months Mind Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception and Saint Joseph, Bohola on Friday evening, March 3rd at 8pm.

Teresa Waldron, Culnacleha, Tulrahan, Claremorris. Month’s Mind Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Logboy on Saturday November 5th at 10am. We, the family of Teresa, Eamon, Jane, Seamus, Patricia, Martin, Josie, Pat, Sandra and Joe, her sisters, Kathleen and Mary, daughters in law, son in laws, grandchildren, nieces and nephews wish to sincerely thank everyone who supported and sympathised with us on the death of our mother.  Thank you to the large crowds who called to our home, attended the funeral mass and burial, sent Mass cards, floral tributes, sympathy cards, sent text messages and telephoned.  Thank you to all the staff of Galway University hospital for their care and compassion given to mum in her final few weeks.  Sincere thanks to the staff of the Mayo University Hospital Dialysis unit for all their care for mum during her 18 years of dialysis.  Thanks to Dr. Townley and team who cared for Mum for many years.  Thank you to Fr. Brendan McGuinness and Fr. Martin O’Connor for celebrating such a meaningful Mass and to the parish choir for their lovely music.  Thank you to Paul Donnellan, Funeral Director, Ballyhaunis, for their professional services, courtesy and caring manner which they displayed during […]