Corless Funeral Services Galway

20/04/2026

Many people don’t realise that they can take a few simple steps to record their funeral wishes in advance.

This can include things like burial or cremation, the type of service, and personal preferences.

It’s not about making big decisions all at once, just putting a few thoughts in place that can make things easier for family in the future.

If it’s something you’ve been thinking about, you can register your wishes at any time.

https://www.corlessfuneralservices.ie/pre-planned-funerals

17/04/2026

Families often ask what needs to be done in the days and weeks after a funeral.

There can be a lot to think about, from paperwork and practical arrangements to decisions around memorials and finances.

To help with this, we provide access to The Next Steps, a free online guide with clear checklists and support for families at each stage.

It’s there if and when you need it.
https://www.corlessfuneralservices.ie/helpful-advice

26/03/2026

The death has occurred of Tomo Kilkelly, Cahercon, Kinvara, Co. Galway.

Tomo passed away peacefully at his home on March 26th, 2026, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Bridget, and his beloved grandson, Paul.

Tomo will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving wife Emily, his sons Richard, Mark, and Dermot, and his daughters Julie and Eileen.

Deeply regretted by his daughters-in-law Geraldine, Merilyn, and Patricia, his sons-in-law Gabriel and Emmet, his brothers Pete and Jerry and his sisters Mary and Geraldine.

He will be forever cherished by his thirteen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, and a wide circle of friends.

May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing at the Corless Funeral Home, Kinvara, this Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. Removal at 7:00 p.m. to St. Colman’s Church, Kinvara. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in St. Colman’s Church, Kinvara, followed by burial in Mountcross Cemetery.


Mass may be viewed online via Ballinderreen and Kinvara Parishes


Family flowers only, please. If desired, donations may be made to Galway Hospice
https://galwayhospice.ie/donate

23/03/2026

The death has occurred of Maura Harkness (née Brogan), Kinvara, Co. Galway and Edinburgh, who passed away on 29th November 2025, beloved wife of Bill, who died on 16th November 2025.

Maura is predeceased by her parents Michael and Bridget, and her siblings Micháel, Jim, Paddy, Enda and Breda Mara.

Maura and Bill are deeply missed by their loving son Andrew, Bill’s sister Mary Forbes and her family, Maura’s sisters Ann Egan, Bernadette Monks and Josette Maurer, her brothers Gerry, Michael, Finbarr, Declan, Vincent and Colm, extended family and friends.

Maura and Bill’s funerals took place in Edinburgh.

A memorial service will be held in Kinvara on Friday, 27th March 2026, at 12.00 noon in St. Joseph’s Church, Kinvara.

Funeral Service & Cemetery

22/03/2026

The death has occurred of Gerard Linnane, Ballyhehan, Bell Harbour, Co. Clare, March 21st 2026, peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by his family at U.H.G.

He will be sadly missed by his sisters Cepta and Rose, brothers in law David and Owen, his nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces and extended family.

Funeral Mass will be held in St. Patrick's Church, New Quay Co. Clare, (H91 RP74) on Tuesday morning at 11:00am, followed by a private cremation service at Shannon Crematorium.

Mass can be viewed by clicking the following link:

https://newquaychurch.click2stream.com/

Family flowers only.

Gerard’s family deeply appreciate your kindness, loyalty, love and support at this difficult time. We would especially like to thank the wonderful staff of Kilcolgan Nursing Home & Memory Care Centre.

All enquiries please to Corless Funeral Services, Kinvara 0862645707

25/02/2026

The death has occurred of Michael English, Ardvarna, Oughterard, Co. Galway, Formerly of Lisvernane, Aherlow, Tipperary, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday 23rd, February 2026.

Predeceased by his parents James and Hannah, brother Jimmy and sister Eileen. Michael will be sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, his sons Seamus and Michael and daughter Siobhan, daughters -in-law Brenda and Paula, son-in-law Declan, all his beloved grandchildren Erin, Kate, Emmett, Libby, Grace, Hannah, Isabel, Ben and Lucy, his sister Mary and brother John, nieces, nephews, extended family neighbours and wide circle of friends.


Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.


Reposing at his home Ardvarna, Oughterard, (H91CR2A) on Thursday, 26th February, 2026 from 4pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Michael at 11 a.m on arrival to the Church of The Immaculate Conception, Oughterard on Friday 27th February , 2026. Burial afterwards in Kilcummin Cemetery, Oughterard.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to your charity of choice Cancer Care West, alternatively to Oughterard Parish Church https://parishofoughterard.ie/

Those who wish to do so may view Mass on the following link
https://parishofoughterard.ie/live/live-mass/

16/02/2026

The death has occurred of Stephen Dirrane, Kinvara, Co. Galway and formerly of Rusheens, Birmingham and Inis Mhór on February 14th 2026 peacefully at the Galway Hospice, surrounded by his family.


Stephen is predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary, his siblings Mary, Bridie, Kathleen and Tom. He will be sadly missed by his wife Kathleen and his daughters Marie and Tricia, his son-in-law Roni, granddaughter Annabel, his sister Ann, his brother Padraic, nephews, nieces, extended family and his many good neighbours and friends.

May he Rest in Peace.


Reposing at the Corless Funeral Home, Kinvara, this Monday evening, February 16th 2026 from 5p.m. to 6p.m.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday 17th February 2026 at St. Joseph's Church, Kinvara at 11a.m. followed by burial at Mountcross Cemetary, Kinvara.

Stephen's Funeral Mass can be viewed live at Ballinderreen and Kinvara Parishes

House Private, please.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Galway Hospice https://galwayhospice.ie/donate/

11/02/2026

We extend our sincere sympathy to our Parish Priest Fr. Hugh Clifford on the passing of his uncle John Joe Conneely. May he Rest in Peace.

https://rip.ie/death-notice/john-joe-conneely-galway-mervue-621415

09/02/2026

The death has occurred of Brigid Howard (née Fahey), New Quay, Burren, Co. Clare, formerly of Caherlenny, Kilchreest, Co. Galway.

On the 9th of February 2026, Bridie passed away peacefully at St. Brendan’s Nursing Home, Loughrea, Co. Galway, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Michael (Mick), parents Thomas & Bridie, sisters Kitty & Christina and brothers Michéal, Sean, Pete & Tom.

Bridie will be sadly missed by her sons Michael, Tomás, Aidan & Damian, daughters Alberta & Mirette, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren and her wider family, neighbours and friends. Bridie is warmly remembered by her brothers Matt (Australia), Bernard & Paddy, and her sister Carmel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.


May her kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace.


Reposing at St. Patrick’s Church, New Quay, Burren, Co. Clare (H91 RP74) on Thursday the 12th of February 2026 from 5pm to 7pm.
Funeral Mass on the following day at 12 noon, followed by burial in Killeen Cemetery.
Mass can be viewed by clicking the following link:
https://newquaychurch.click2stream.com/

House private, please. Family flowers only.

All enquiries please to Corless Funeral Services, Kinvara 086 264 5707

31/01/2026

The death has occurred of Bridget (Bridie) Shaughnessy (née Costello), Aughnish, Kinvara, Co. Galway

Bridget passed away peacefully on Friday the 30th of January, 2026, in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Kilcolgan Nursing Home.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Martin, by her much loved children, son Joseph and recently deceased daughter Mary Mahon, by her brother Micko and sisters Chris, Mary and Sadie.


Bridget will forever be in the hearts of her loving family. Sadly missed by her son Raymond (Inagh), daughter Bridget Finnerty (Rinneen, Gort), daughter-in-law Ann, sons-in-law Fergus and Michael, by her twelve grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Fondly remembered by her brother Paddy (Aughnish), sisters Margaret Conway (Claremorris) and Bernie Carr (London), nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, cousins, relatives, fantastic neighbours, many great friends and by the extended Shaughessy and Costello families.


May Her Kind And Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.


Bridget will lie in repose at the Corless Funeral Home, Kinvara, on Sunday evening, February 1st from 5.30pm. Removal at 7pm to St. Kieran’s Church, Doorus (H91 Y9V6). Requiem Mass on Monday February 2nd at 12 noon. After Mass Bridget will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please.


Bridget’s family deeply appreciate your kindness, loyalty, love and support at this time. We wish to thank all who cared for her over the years. Finally, a special word of thanks to our wonderful family, neighbours and friends for all they have done to help us in these difficult days.


Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us, day by day, rest in peace Bridget, reunited with Martin, Joe and Mary.


All enquiries please to Shane at Mullins Brothers Funeral Directors Gort on 086 8629568.

13/01/2026

10/01/2026

The death has occurred of Tom Flanagan, Lios na Crí, Oranmore, Co. Galway, formerly of Bohermore, Galway. January 10th, 2026, peacefully, accompanied by his family at University Hospital Galway.
Predeceased by his loving parents, Bridie and Tom.

He will be dearly remembered by his loving wife Mary; sons Kevin and Thomas; daughters Lorraine and Helena; his daughter-in-law Megs; Ronan, Calem and Eloisa; and his cherished grandchildren, Caoimhe, Oisín, Fionn, Jack, Rowan, Cian, João, and Calem. Sadly missed by his brothers Seán, Pádraig and Gerard; sisters Mary, Cáitríona, Teresa, Angela and Sheila; as well as his extended family and many friends.

May he Rest in Peace.

Reposing in Tearmann Mhuire, within the grounds of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Oranmore (H91 XC61), on Sunday, 11th January, from 5pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Monday, 12th January, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Oranmore, at 12 noon. Mass can be viewed live at https://www.oranmoreparish.org/live/ and will be broadcast on Parish Radio 105.3FM.
A private family service will be held on Tuesday, 13th January, at Shannon Crematorium.