Kearney Funeral Directors, Lackagh, Galway (2026)

21/02/2026

The death has occurred unexpectedly of Sandra Flaherty (O’Brien), An Inse Ghlas, Oranmore, Co. Galway and formerly of Waterdale, Claregalway,
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden death of Sandra on Wednesday, 18th February 2026.
Predeceased by her brother Enda, grandparents, uncles Patsy and Martin Joe, aunts Maura, Bridgie, Kathleen and nephew Kevin.
Sadly missed by her daughter Robyn, son Theo and their father Donncha, parents Esther and Denny, brothers Declan and Donnacha, sister Marie, in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Rest in Peace Sandra

Funeral Arrangements:
Monday, February 23rd 2026.
Reposing at her parents home in Waterdale, Claregalway (H91 P6AV) on this (Monday) evening from 4:00 p.m. until 7.00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 24th 2026.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday in the Church of the Assumption and St James, Claregalway (H91 YH05) at 11:00 am, with Burial in Renville Cemetery.

Church we**am available at churchtv.ie/claregalway.html

Funeral Mass will also be broadcast on 106.4 FM radio on parish radio.

Anyone who wishes to do so, is invited to leave a message of condolence in the section (Condolences) below.

Family Flowers only, Donations if desired to Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit; RNLI; Civil Defence; Irish Coast Guard; Fire and Rescue, Galway; An Garda Siochana; Garda Water Unit from Athlone and the many volunteers.
https://www.idonate.ie/cause/omcsu

House Private on Tuesday Morning Please.

04/02/2026

The death has occurred of Rosaleen Creaven (nee Egan) Cahernahoon, Cu**er, Tuam, Co. Galway and formerly of Ardagh, Ballina, Co. Mayo.

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Mystical Rose Nursing Home on 1st February 2026.

Sadly missed by her loving family, Peter, Bernard and Jimmy, daughter in laws, Geraldine, Mary, Annette and Marie, grandchildren Martin, Shane, Brendan, Kyle, Lea, Nina, Danica, Jamie and Ben, great grandchildren Sadie, Rosie, Fionn, Donnacha, Harley, Ralfie, Bonnie, Felix, Finley and Isla. sister Phyllis, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Predeceased by her husband Martin, son Martin Joe, parents, brothers and sister.

May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Funeral Arrangements

Reposing at Our Lady’s chapel Lackagh (H65 N129) on Wednesday evening February 4th from 5.00pm until 7.00pm.

Funeral Mass in the Church of our Lady of Knock, Lackagh (H65 N129) on Thursday 5th February at 1.00pm, burial afterwards in Lackagh New Cemetery.

Mass will be live-streamed on Lackagh Church Live YouTube Channel and also broadcast on parish radio 106.9FM.

House private by request.

Family Flowers only, donations, if desired to Western Alzheimer's Association.

18/11/2025

It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Charlie O’Brien, Ballinvoher, Turloughmore, Co Galway, following an illness borne with dignity and courage. Charlie passed away peacefully at his home, on November 17th surrounded by his loving family.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Karen, sisters Angela (Ballinrobe), Joan (Tuam), brother John (Kilbeggan), sisters - in-law, brothers - in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Charlie is predeceased by his parents Michael and Nora, brothers Desmond, Brendan and Michael, sisters Teresa and Irene,

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Funeral Arrangements

Wednesday, 19th November 2025

Reposing at Our Lady’s Chapel, Lackagh (H65N129) on Wednesday evening, from 5-30 pm until 7-30 pm.

Thursday, 20th November 2025

Funeral Mass at 12.00 noon on Thursday at the Church of Our Lady of Knock, Lackagh (H65N129) with burial afterwards in Lackagh Old Cemetery.

Mass will be live-streamed on Lackagh Church Live YouTube Channel and also broadcast on parish radio, 106.9 FM.

Those who wish to offer messages of sympathy to the family can do so in the Condolences section below.

Family Flowers Only, Donations to Galway Hospice.

16/10/2025

The death has occured of Martin Joe Farragher, Bawnmore, Claregalway, Co Galway.

Martin Joe passed away peacefully in the loving care of Kathleen, Liam and the staff of Flannery’s Nursing Home on October 14th 2025.

Martin Joe will be sadly missed by his sister Mary, brothers Michael (Kid), Pat, Noel and Kevin, sisters in law Carmel and Caroline, his nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by his parents Michael and Kathleen, brother Peter, sister Bernadette and uncle Paddy.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Funeral Arrangements
Friday, 17th October 2025: Reposing at Our Lady’s Chapel, Lackagh (H65N129) on Friday evening, 17th October 2025 from 5-00 pm until 6-30 pm.
Saturday, 18th October 2025: Funeral Mass in the Church of Our Lady of Knock, Lackagh (H65N129) on Saturday at 11.00 am with burial afterwards in Cregg Cemetery.

Mass will be live-streamed on Lackagh Church Live YouTube Channel and also broadcast on parish radio, 106.9 FM.

06/09/2025

The death has occurred of Patrick Forde (Pa), Liscaninane, Claregalway, Co. Galway

Patrick, passed away peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of the Dunlo Ward, Portiuncula Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Patrick will be sadly missed by his wife of 58 years Kathleen (Farrell), sons Fintan (Corofin), Padraic (Lackagh) and Cormac (Newtownbutler), daughters in law Jennifer, Sheena and Patricia and grandchildren Cian, Ailbhe, Euan, Alex, Emma, Katie, Eanna and Aaron.
Much loved brother to Mary (Cryan), He will also be missed by his brother-in-law Paddy, sisters in law Mona and Maura, nephews, nieces, neighbours, extended family and many friends.

Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Annie (Fox), sister Breege (Lawless), brothers Johnny, Austin and baby Tommy.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Funeral Arrangements:

Sunday, September 7th, 2025:
Patrick will repose at his residence in Liscaninane (L2119) from 4.00 pm until 7.30pm.
(Signposted from Loughgeorge on the N83).

Monday, September 8th, 2025:

Removal from his home for his Funeral Mass in the Church of Our
Lady of Knock, Lackagh (H65N129) at 12.00 noon. Patrick will be
laid to rest afterwards in Cregg Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Mass will be live-streamed on www.lackaghchurchliveyoutube and also broadcast on parish radio 106.9 FM.

Family flowers only.
Donations if desired to Galway Hospice.

28/08/2025

Mary "Ann" (Morris) White

Mary “Ann” (Morris) White, 79, of Brockton, passed away on August 20, 2025. Born in the charming village of Turloughmore, County Galway, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Maureen (Murray) and William “Riley” Morris. The family always shared fond stories about “Auntie Ann,” who never failed to make time for everyone over a warm cup of tea, her laughter and warmth filling the room with love.

Ann was a beloved figure at Dunkin Donuts on North Main St., Brockton, where she worked for many years, winning the hearts of customers with her kind smile and friendly spirit. She delighted many regular customers daily by having their morning coffee, expertly prepared for them before they had even approached the counter.

She was the devoted wife of the late Neal J. White, with whom she shared 57 beautiful years until his passing in February. Ann was the cherished mother of Annmarie Kampf and her husband Chris of Moosup, CT, Neal J. White Jr. and his wife Julie Crafton of Wellesley, and Christine White of Brockton; a doting grandmother to 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; and a loving sister to Gerard Morris of Manchester, UK, Philomena Kilroy of London, UK, Helen Morris of Turloughmore, County Galway, Ireland, Patrick Morris of Manchester, UK, Geraldine Morris of Brighton, MA, John Morris of Turloughmore, County Galway, Ireland, and the late Kitty McCadden of England. Ann was also a dear aunt to many nieces and nephews.

All are welcome to celebrate Ann's life during calling hours on Thursday, August 28th, from 4-6 p.m. at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton, and at her funeral service on Friday, August 29th at 10 a.m. at Waitt Funeral Home, and burial at Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. For those unable to attend, live streaming of Ann’s service will be available.

23/08/2025

Sharon Kearney, Tavanagh, Cu**er, Tuam, Co Galway.
Passed away peacefully on August 22nd 2025 in the wonderful care of Galway Hospice.
Cherished daughter of Patrick and Molly Kearney and dear sister of Conor and Louise. Sadly missed by her family, sister-in-law Cliona, nephews and nieces Nathan, Sophie, Shane and Rebecca, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral Arrangements:
Sunday, August 24th, 2025:
Reposing at St. Colman’s Room adjoining St. Colman’s Church, Corofin (H54X768) from 4.30pm followed by removal at 6.30pm to Colman’s Church.
Monday, August 25th, 2025:
Funeral Mass for Sharon Kearney at 12.00 noon in St. Colman’s Church, Corofin followed by burial in Lackagh Cemetery.

23/08/2025

The death has occurred of Delia McGrath (nee Healy) in her 95th year, Bridge House Cregmore and formerly of Aughclogeen, Claregalway
peacefully at home on the 18th of August 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband P***e, parents James and Bridget, sister Nancy and brothers Bobby, Eddie and JJ.

Will be sadly missed by her loving family, Marie, Breda, John, Catriona and Richard, son in law Christy O’Connor, daughters in law, Anne and Maura, adored grandchildren Cathal, Aoife, Niamh, Paraic and Tomás, sisters in law Peggy Healy and Sr. Maria McGrath, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May her gentle soul rest in peace

Reposing at Our Lady’s Chapel, Lackagh (H65N129) on Wednesday evening 20th August from 6.00pm until 8.00pm.

Funeral cortege will arrive at Our Lady of Knock Church Lackagh (H65N129) for 12 noon Mass on Thursday 21st August.

Burial afterwards in Lackagh Old Cemetery.
Mass will be live-streamed on Lackagh Church Live, YouTube Channel.

18/08/2025

Brendan Mc Cormack, Cregmore, Claregalway and formally of Ardara, Charlestown, Co Mayo suddenly at Galway University Hospital .

Sadly missed by his brother Peter (Ardara), Joe (Balla), sisters Nancy (Claremorris) and Margaret (Easkey), brother- in -law, sisters in law, the Mullins family Cregmore, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Brendan will repose at the home of Eamon Mullins in Cregmore (H91RP8W) this Monday evening from 5.00pm to 8.00 pm .

Brendan will repose at the Horkan funeral home (F12D393) Charlestown on Wednesday evening 5.00pm to 6.30pm with removal to St James's Church Charlestown for prayers at 7.00pm.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11 o clock followed by burial in Bushfield Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/charlestown

15/08/2025

Sean Rabbitt, Cartymore, Athenry, Co Galway.

Sean passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in the loving care of the staff of Mystical Rose Nursing Home on August 12th 2025.

Sean will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 60 years Sally, cherished family Carol Ann, Sheila, John and Bernadette, son in law Patsy, daughter in law Paula, adored grandchildren Emma, Orla, Jessica, Sarah, Aishling, Niamh, Lauren and Mya, great-grandchildren, Dion, Roman and Winter. Deeply regretted by his sister, Sr. Breda (Sisters of Nazareth, Sligo), brothers Denis (London), Gerry (Oranmore) and Kevin (Cartymore), sister in laws, brother in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, his former colleagues in Rabbitt Oil, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Predeceased by his parents Tim and Mai, brother Tony (Borrisoleigh), sisters Mary (Rathfee) and Nonie (Boston).

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Funeral Arrangements

Friday, 15th August 2025
Reposing at Our Lady’s Chapel, Lackagh (H65N129) on Friday evening, 15th August 2025 from 5-00 pm until 7-00 pm.

Saturday, 16th August 2025
Funeral Mass in the Church of Our Lady of Knock, Lackagh (H65N129) on Saturday at 11.00 am with burial afterwards in Athenry Cemetery.

Mass will be live-streamed on Lackagh Church Live YouTube Channel and also broadcast on parish radio, 106.9 FM.

30/05/2025

Richard Burke, Lackaghmore, Turloughmore, Co Galway.

The funeral arrangements for Richard Burke late of Turloughmore Post Office have been announced.

Funeral Mass for Richard Burke on this Saturday, May 31st 2025 in the Church of Our Lady of Knock, Lackagh (H65N129) at 11.00 am with burial of ashes afterwards in Lackagh Old Cemetery.

Mass will be live-streamed on Lackagh Church Live YouTube Channel and also broadcast on parish radio, 106.9 FM.

Richard who was formerly from the old Turloughmore Post Office in Galway and Berkshire UK, passed away peacefully following a short illness in Greece on Easter Sunday, 20th April 2025.
Richard was the cherished son of May, a loving father to his children Samuel, Isabel and Phoebe and best friend to wife Aggie, dear brother to Frank, Michael, Marion, Carmel, John, Ann, Bernadette, Patrick, Dympna, Kenneth and Ursula. Richard is sadly missed by his family, brother in laws, sister in laws, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
He was predeceased by his father P***e and his infant brothers Jimmy and Damian.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

“Our family chain is broken now, and nothing seems the same but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again”.

10/05/2025

Basil McGill, Tudor Vale, Oranmore and formerly of Letterkenny, Co.Donegal. Basil passed away peacefully on May 9th 2025 at Galway University Hospital.
Devoted husband to Elizabeth and the late Eileen. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Liz, daughters Denise, Lisa, Ann and Laura, sons Paul, John and Daniel, sons in law, grandchildren, sister Carmel, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in Peace

Remains arriving at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Oranmore on Monday, May 12th for his Funeral Mass at 10.30 a.m. followed by Cremation in Shannon Crematorium.

Mass will be broadcast on parish radio 105.3FM and can be viewed on parish website http://oranmoreparish.org/live/

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