Month

Alice Murphy, Stonepark, (Knockbrack), Aclare, Co. Sligo. Month’s Mind Mass in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Kilmactigue, Aclare, Co. Sligo on Friday evening, 19th July at 7pm.

Ann Clarke nee Nevin, Nephin Drive, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo and formerly of Fortland, Easkey, Co. Sligo and Derby, England. Months Mind Mass in Enniscrone Church on Saturday 6th April at 12 noon.

Ann Pidgeon, Mayfield, Claremorris. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in Crossboyne Church on Sunday, 2nd March at 11.30

Annie Doherty, Meadoran, Geesala, Ballina. Month’s Mind Mass in St. Colmcilles Church, Geesala on Saturday, 17th February at 12 noon

Barney McMonagle, Cloonlee, Ballinlough. Month’s Mind Mass in Church of Immaculate Conception, Ballinlough on Sunday, June 2nd at 12 noon.

Bernie Gallagher 9 Cahir, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo (died May 1st, 2024). We, the family of the late Bernie Gallagher, would like to extend our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has offered their condolences in person in Louisburgh and Newcastle, by phone, online and through letters and cards of sympathy. Bernie was taken from us too soon 11 months after the sudden passing of her beloved husband, Brendon. Her sudden passing in Mayo University Hospital, despite the best efforts of the ICU staff there, has come as a terrible shock to Bernie’s entire family. Our deep shock and grief has been comforted by the huge outpouring of condolence from the many friends, work colleagues and family who knew Bernie so well and spoke with such fondness of her gentle kindness and warmth. The family would like to thank the medical professionals who looked after Bernie especially the paramedics and ICU Staff at Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar; the staff at Louisburgh Medical Centre especially Dr. Eileen O’Connor and Dr. Colm Staunton. We extend our sincere thanks to Mr Tom Treacy, Pharmacist in Treacy’s Pharmacy of whom she spoke so fondly of. The family also are sincerely grateful for the […]

Betty O’Hara, Kilbride, Aclare, Co. Sligo. Month’s Mind Mass will take place on Saturday, 4th November, at 7 p.m. in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Kilmactigue, Co. Sligo. 

Breege Spelman, Tallaghan, Ballaghderreen, Co. Roscommon. The Month’s Mind Mass for Breege will take place on Sunday, 24th March at 10am in St. Nathy’s Cathedral, Ballaghderreen. All Welcome. To us you were someone special Someone set apart. Your memory will live forever Engraved within our hearts. Much loved and sadly missed every day by your loving family, neighbours and many friends.  

Bridie Sykes nee Burns, Madogue and Sonnagh, Charletown. Month’s Mind Mass in St. James Church, Charlestown on Sunday, 12th November at 12 noon. Bridie’s family would like to express our sincerest thanks and gratitude to all those who sympathied with us on the sad passing of our dear mother.

Carmel McLoughlin, Bronx, New York and formerly of Gortogher, Ardagh. Month’s Mind Mass in the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Ardagh this Saturday evening, November 16th at 7 o’clock

Celia Regan Mullee, 1 LuÍ na Greine, Claremorris. Month’s Mind Mass in St. Colman’s Church, Claremorris on Saturday, 14th December at 11am

Christina (Chris) Neenan, Betal, Granlahan, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon. Month’s Mind Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Granlahan on Sunday, 9th February at 12 noon

Colm Henry, Glengad, Pullathomas, Ballina, Co. Mayo. Months Mind Mass in Aughoose Church on Sunday, 21/04/2024 at 12 noon.

Della Fallon, Renmore, Galway and formerly of Facefield, Claremorris. Month’s Mind Mass in Renmore Church this Sunday, 21st April at 12 noon

Donald Anders McArthur, 31 Rowan Drive, Castlebar and formerly of Dunoon, Scotland.  Month’s Mind Mass in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar on Monday, 13th November at 10am. Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/castlebar  

Dympna Ryan née Finnerty, Ballinasloe, Galway and Crossmolina, Mayo. The Month’s Mind Mass for Dympna will take place on Saturday, 17th of February 2024 at 12 noon in St. Michael’s Church, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. Dympna’s Month’s Mind Mass can be viewed via live stream on the link https://www.churchservices.tv/ballinasloe All Welcome. “God looked around His garden and He found an empty place.  God then looked down upon this Earth, and He saw your tired face. God put His arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best.  God saw the road was getting tough and the hills were hard to climb, so He closed your weary eyelids, and whispered “peace be thine.”  It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn’t go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.”   Much loved and sadly missed every day by your sister Eileen, your daughters Mairéad, Anne, Sinéad & Orla, your sons Séan, Ciaran & Rory, your grandchildren Brendan, Cathal & Darragh (Mairéad), Sarah & Patrick (Anne), Tane (Sinéad), Alison & Tommy (Ciaran), Meabh, Émer, Robert & Oisín (Orla), your new great-grandsons baby Ezekiel (Tane & Caz NZ) & baby Daithí (Brendan & Yvonne USA), your sons-in-law Brendan, Paul & Michael, daughter-in-law Mary, Sinéad’s partner Sean, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, many relatives, neighbours & friends in Ireland and around the world. May […]

Eugene Morley, St. Gerald’s Cresent, Ballyhaunis. Months Mind Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyhaunis this Sunday, 31st March at 10am

Francie (Phonsie) Lavin, Rathlacken, Carrowmore-Lacken. Months Mind Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Lacken on Saturday 13th April at 1pm.

Frank Griffin, 7 De La Salle, Hopkins Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo and formerly of Kiltimagh. The Griffin family would like to express our heartfelt thank you to everyone that has shown us comfort and support after the tragic drowning accident of our son and brother Frank. Frank was a keen swimmer, enjoyed jogging, music and had a passion for Art. His love for football was always evident, he played for the GAA in his younger days and enjoyed watching the matches down through the years. We appreciate the kind letters of condolences received from the GAA. A special thank you to Kiltimagh GAA for remembering him in his younger years when he played for Kiltimagh. We would like to thank Beaumont Hospital, University Hospital Galway, Castlebar General Hospital, Staunton’s Link Pharmacy and Dr. Michael Waldron Castlebar, for all the care and treatment they provided to Frank during the past eight years. A special word of thanks to the Irish Coast Guard/Westport unit, Castlebar Hospital Morticians and An Garda Siochana who provided support to us in our time of need. Sincere thanks to Kilcoyne Funeral Directors for helping us with all the arrangements and guidance. Thank you to Fr. Shane Costello for […]

George Lee, Ballinamore, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo and Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny – who died on October 22nd.    Month’s Mind Mass will be held this coming Saturday, November 25th at 10am in The Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh. Forever loved and missed by his beloved wife Mary, treasured daughters Martha, Deirdre, Vivienne and Barbara, brother-in-law John, brother Tom and sister Teresa, cherished grandchildren Darragh, Saoirse, and Senan, son-in-law Steve, partners Joe, Adrian, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his brother Michael and sister Phil. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Gerard Lynskey, Gortskehy, Hollymount. Month’s Mind Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Roundfort on Sunday morning, May 12th at 11.30

Gerry Lyons, Knockbrack, Ballyhaunis. We the family of the late Gerry Lyons would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported us in so many ways during these past very difficult weeks. Thank you for your prayers, get well cards, then sympathy cards, your text messages, phone calls and visits with words of comfort, delicious food, help with catering, preparing our home & guards of honour, in spite of the torrential rains. For the wonderful tributes both spoken & written. Those who travelled from near and far to show how much Gerry meant to you all. We will never forget your kindness and it will help us to get through. To Fr Stephan, for the beautiful mass & the magnificent choirs, to everyone who participated in our final celebration of Gerry’s life, we thank you. A special word of thanks to everyone Gerry met in MUH but especially everyone in the Mayo Hospice who made this very surreal journey more bearable for us all as a family, helping us to make it a very special time in spite of everything. Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation, as it would be impossible to thank everyone […]

Jack (John) Cosgrove, Cornamona, Co Galway and Castletown, Cross, Co. Mayo. Died on January 3rd, 2024. Jack’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday February 4th 2024 at 10.00 am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Cornamona, Co Galway. Jack’s son Sean and daughter Mary T, along with our spouses and families wish to sincerely thank all who supported and sympathised with us and the extended Cosgrove family, especially his five living siblings, in our recent loss. We will always be grateful for your kind messages of support through the RIP.IE, Mid-west Radio, in mass cards, by phone and in person. Our thanks to all of you who called to the house, attended Jack’s removal in Burkes Funeral Home, Clonbur, the funeral mass in Cornamona, and the cemetery in Cross, Co. Mayo. A special thanks to Fr Gerry Burns who celebrated mass, as well as Fr Padraig Kelly who assisted. Thank you to Martin and Kelly for the wonderful music and song, and to all family members and friends who contributed in making the mass a very special celebration of Jack’s long and active life. Thank you to Fr Declan who presided over and said the prayers at […]

James (Jimmy) Carty, Trien, Castlerea. Month’s Mind Mass in St. Caolin’s Church, Trien on Saturday, November 25th at 12 noon.

Jimmy (James) Corley, Ballygowan, Claremorris, Co. Mayo – who passed away peacefully on the 11th December 2023 surrounded by his loving family. A Months Mind Mass will be celebrated in memory of Jimmy at 11am on Saturday the 20th January 2024 at St. Colmans Church, Claremorris.

Jimmy Glacken, Carrareagh, Bonniconlon. Month’s Mind Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Bonniconlon on Saturday, 15th February at 12 noon

Jimmy Mills, Derreens, Barnatra. Month’s Mind Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Glencastle on Saturday, 27th January at 10am  

Jimmy Prendergast, Raith, Aghamore. Month’s Mind Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Aghamore on Sunday 9th February at 11.30 am  

Joan Moran, Knockaraha, Ballintubber. Month’s Mind Mass in Ballintubber Abbey on Sunday morning, May 26th at 11am

Joe Keane, Knox Street, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo. Months Mind Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyhaunis on Sunday, 17th November at 10am.  

John Crinnigan, Carton North, Tooreen, Ballyhaunis and formerly of Gorthaganny. Months Mind Mass in Tooreen Church on Saturday, July 13th at 10am

John F. Gildea, Tullycartron, Elphin, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Leitrim North, Tubbercurry (died 14th August, 2024). Zara, Keith and the family of the late John F. Gildea would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all those who offered support and sympathy at the time of John’s passing. We wish to thank all who called to the family home, attended the funeral, sent cards, left messages of condolence and those who travelled long distances to be with the family. We would like to express our gratitude to all the musicians and singers who took part in the Mass and at the graveside. Thanks to Fr. Stephen and Fr. Seamus for visiting the family home, speaking so well about our father and celebrating a very fitting and beautiful funeral Mass. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Cathal and Mary Brady, Funeral Directors, Elphin, for their professionalism and compassion throughout the funeral arrangements. Thank you also to the gravediggers who prepared Dad’s resting place. A special word of thanks to the local community and retired members An Garda Síochána for the guards of honour. We would like to thank all the doctors, nurses, paramedics and hospitals who were […]

John Foy, Garryedmond, Claremorris. Months Mind Mass in St. Colmans Church, Claremorris on Saturday 13th January at 11am

John Keenan, Ardconnell, Ballymote, Co. Sligo. Month’s Mind Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Bunninadden this Sunday, February 11th at 10am.

John McNulty, Chapel Street, Belmullet – Month’s Mind and his son Michael – 41st Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Belmullet on Saturday, October 19th at 8pm  

John Walkin, Bohernasup and Market Square, Ballina. Month’s Mind Mass in St. Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina on Sunday, July 14th at 11am

Joyce Johnston nee Foley, Sligo Road, Quignalecka and formerly of Abbey Street, Ardnaree, Ballina. The family of Joyce Johnston nee Foley: her husband Chevalier and boys Chevalier jnr and Christopher, would like to extend deep gratitude to everyone who offered their condolences, love and support since we lost Mam a month ago. We would especially like to thank Fr Gerry O’Hora, Fr Martin Keaveney and Bernie Coleman for their spiritual support, and all those who came together to help say goodbye at McGowans funeral home, at her celebration mass and at our home. Thank you also to all those who have sent cards and messages of support, and to everyone who has donated to the Mayo and Roscommon Hospice in Joyce’s memory. We miss her terribly but your love, care and support has helped remind us that she will always be with us. Joyce’s Months Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, June 2nd at 11am in St Muredach’s Cathedral in Ballina, and will be streamed at www.ballinaparish.org.

Kathleen Duffy nee Devaney, Rooskey, Doocastle. Months Mind Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Rooskey on Saturday 3rd August at 12 noon.

Kathleen Lavin (nee Waldron) Ardcull, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. Months Mind Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Brusna on Friday 7th February at 7.30pm. 

Loretta Ryan, London and formerly of Drimalough, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. Months Mind Mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Cloonbonniffe on Saturday 8th June at 4pm.

Margaret Cleary, Cussolough, Brickens, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. Month’s Mind Mass in St. Theresa’s Church, Brickens on Monday evening, September 2nd at 7.30pm  

Margaret (Madge) Kennedy, late of Cloonbarry, Aclare, Co. Sligo. Madge’s Month’s Mind Mass will take place on Sunday morning, 10th March 2024 at 10.30 in St. Attracta’s Church, Tourlestrane, Co. Sligo.  All are welcome. 

Margaret Lydon nee Whelan, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and Shanvallycahill, Tourmakeady, Co. Mayo. Memorial Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Edge Hill, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4LU in celebration of Margaret’s life on Saturday, 12th October 2024 at 6.30pm.  The Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/wimbledon    

Margaret Peggy Doherty, Frenchill, Cottage Road, Breaffy, Castlebar. Month’s Mind Mass in St. Aloysius Church, Breaffy, Castlebar on Sunday, 22nd October at 11.30am. The Month’s Mind Mass will be live streamed on www.churchtv.ie/Breaffy

Marian Ramsey (née Dolan), Fawninoughan, Milford, Co. Donegal and formerly of Doonaroya, Boughadoon, Crossmolina, Co. Mayo. Marian’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Lahardane on Saturday, 30th December at 8:30pm

Martin Doyle, Willesden Green, London and formerly of Killasser, Swinford – brother of the late Tom Doyle, Killasser and Betty Mulhern, Bohola. We, the family of the late Martin, would like to extend our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has offered their condolences on Martin’s passing. Memorial Mass for the Repose of his Soul will be held at the Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Joseph, Bohola on Saturday, August 24th, 2024 at 8pm.  

Martin Joe Cleary, Ballycroy. Month’s Mind Mass in the Church of the Holy Family, Ballycroy on Saturday 2nd March at 12 noon.

Martin Mahaedy, Springhill, Kincon and Suiffin Way, Ballycastle.  Friends and family would like to thank most sincerely all the people that came to the funeral and attended Lynn’s Funeral Home or sent condolences. Thanks to all the staff at D Ward, Castlebar Hospital. Fr. Gerry O’Donnell for the lovely Mass, the Singers Eamon James Moore and Antionette Hoban for the lovely music at the funeral. Thanks to David Lynn the Undertaker, The Grave Diggers and all neighbours and friends,  As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept our sincere thanks. Months Mind Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Kilfian on Saturday, 11th November at 7pm. Mass can be seen on https://www.churchtv.ie/Kilfian/ and listened to on the parish radio 

Mary Carey nee Donoghue, Aughadoon, Belmullet. Month’s Mind Mass in Carne Church, Belmullet on Sunday, June 9th at 12 noon