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.

Annie Kelly nee Bourke, Ard na Gréine Nursing Home, Enniscrone and formerly of Woodlawns, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo. Months Mind Mass in Kilglass Church, Co. Sligo on Thursday, 28th November at 7pm.

Basil Mansfield, Dartmouth Square, Dublin 6 and formerly of Rathmeale, Ballina, County Mayo and Carrowhubbock Holiday Village, Enniscrone, County Sligo. Months Mind Mass in Rathmines Church on Sunday, September 29th at 6pm.  

Betty Geraghty, St. Mary’s Road, Shrule. Months Mind Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Shrule on Saturday, 1st June at 8pm  

Breda Nee (née Geraghty), Derryvode, Williamstown, Co. Galway. Month’s Mind Mass will take place on Saturday, 10th February, at 12 noon in St. Therese’s Church, Williamstown, Co. Galway. Much loved and sadly missed every day by her husband John, brothers, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace Breda Don’t think of her as gone away, her journey’s just begunLife holds so many facets, this earth is only one.Just think of her as resting from the sorrows and the tearsIn a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days or years.Think how she must be wishing that we could know todayHow nothing but our sadness, can really pass away.And think of her as living in the hearts of those she touchedFor nothing loved is ever lost and she was loved so much.

Bridgie Murphy, Massbrook, Bofeenaun, Ballina.  Months Mind Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Lahardane on Friday 19th July at 8pm.

Carmel McHale, Rooskey, Doocastle, Co.Sligo. Months Mind Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Rooskey on Saturday 30th December at 6.30pm

Caroline McHale Corcoran, Rockwell, Ballina and formerly of Garden Street, Ballina.  Months Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. Muredach’s Cathedral on Saturday, 26th October at 6.30pm.

Chris Tallott, Attycunnane, Belmullet. Month’s Mind Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Belmullet on Saturday, 9th December at 8pm

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  

Eliza Jackson, 51 Maunselles Park, Taylors Hill, Galway and formerly of Culleens, Killala Road, Ballina. Month’s Mind Mass in St. Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina on Sunday, 20th October at 11am.

Fr. John Walsh, Retired P.P. Aghamore. Months Mind Mass in Aghamore Church, on Friday 12th July at 7pm.

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 […]

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 Lavin, Market Street, Swinford. Months Mind Mass in Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Swinford on Sunday 22nd October at 12 noon.

Jimmy Munnelly, Ballinaglough, Snugboro, Castlebar – passed away January 17, 2024. RIP We, the family of the late Jimmy Munnelly wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who sympathized and supported us on our recent and very sad loss. Thank you to our wonderful relations, neighbours and friends for your kindness to us during Jimmy’s time of sickness and sadness. We appreciate all the cards, letters, prayers, messages, calls, tributes, and donations to Mayo Hospice. Thanks to all who visited Jimmy at home, the hospital, or the hospice, those who brought food, attended the funeral, and to those who travelled long distances. Special thanks to his friends and colleagues in Mayo University Hospital giving him a lifetime of memories and laughs. To his greatest buddies Tracy and Ciarán for absolutely everything, the trips away, the fun gatherings and your love and support. Sinéad, for the many meals but more importantly your company and love. Paddy, for your continuous help and the paper each day. Gillian, for all your amazing planning. Mary, Eileen, and Joe for your many acts of kindness. Thank you to all the staff at Mayo University Hospital, the Oncology Team for attending to Jimmy’s medical needs. […]

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.

Loretta Moran Molloy, Blackfort Manor, Castlebar and late of Farnascullogue, Ballina and Ballycroy – died on the 18th September, 2023. We, Loretta’s family would like to thank most sincerely all the many people who called personally, gave mass cards, telephoned, sent text messages, emails, letters of condolences, condolences online, floral tributes and attended the removal of remains, mass and burial and most particularly those who travelled long distances to be here with us. To all Loretta’s wonderful neighbours and friends and ex-work Revenue colleagues, a very special thank you all. A special word of thanks to Fr. Pat Munnelly for attending the funeral home before removal of remains, the beautiful funeral mass and lovely homily and saying the final prayers at the graveside. Also Fr. Kiernan Burke, who concelebrated the mass with Fr. Pat. A special thank you to him. Thanks to all Loretta’s nieces and nephews who added so much to the mass and liturgy. Soloists Emer, Kellie and Donnacha. Musicians Sinéad, Tríona and Kellie. Organist Austin Bourke. Thanks to the staff and emergency services at Mayo University Hospital. Also, the curate who gave her last rites, we are forever grateful. To David, Martina and staff at McGowan’s Funeral Home […]

Mae O’Donnell,  Cloggernaugh, Glenhest, Newport, Co Mayo. Month’s Mind Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Glenhest on Saturday, 6th January at 7pm.  

Maggie Boylan, Barhauve, Rossport, Ballina. Months Mind Mass in The Star of the Sea Church, Cornboy on Sunday, 20th October at 10.30am

Margaret (Peg) O’Connell, Ballyfarna, Claremorris. Month’s Mind Mass in Barnacarroll Church this Saturday morning, December 9th at 11am.

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

Mary Hickey (Senior) née Waldron, Greenwood, Ballyhaunis. Months Mind Mass in Bekan Church on Sunday, 4th February at 11.30am

Mary McMorrow nee Freney, Poole, Dorset; High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire and formerly of Shraheens, Balla.  Month’s Mind Mass in Sraheens Mass Centre on Thursday, 7th December at 8pm.

Mary Mooney, Woodstock, Ballindine, Co. Mayo. Months Mind Mass in Ballindine Church on Tuesday 9th April at 7pm

Maureen Hopkins née Darcy, Rossmoney, Carrowholly, Westport, Co. Mayo and Bagenalstown, Carlow. Month’s Mind Mass in St. Brendan’s Church, Kilmeena on Sunday, 7th July at 9.30am

May Smyth nee Browne, Wood Cottage, Blane More, Straide, Foxford. Month’s Mind Mass for May and 24th Anniversary Mass for her husband Mick in St. Peter & Paul’s Church, Straide on Saturday 24th February at 12 noon

Michael Barrett, Chicago and formerly of Mount Jubilee, Bangor Erris. Months Mind Mass in St Colmcille’s Church, Geesala on Monday, 8th July at 7pm