Corless Funeral Services Galway

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.

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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.

10/01/2026

The death has taken place of Stuart Cowell, Reagan’s, The Quay, Kinvara, Co. Galway and formerly of York, U.K. January 10th 2026 peacefully at U.H.G.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving wife Helga (Pikal), his relatives, and the vast community of musicians worldwide who shared in his life and work.


May he Rest in Peace.


A celebration of life service will be held in Shannon Crematorium V14 PV30, this Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 11a.m. The ceremony in Shannon can be viewed at https://shannoncrematorium.com/content/26-live-streaming
(Password SCCW)

No Flowers by request. House Private Please.

06/01/2026

The death has occurred of Dr. Paul Connolly, Countryside Acres, Kinvara, Co. Galway, and Chapelizod Dublin (formerly CEO, Marine Institute, Rinnville, Oranmore).

Peacefully at Galway Hospice at 11 p.m. on the 4th of January 2026, following an illness bravely borne.


Sadly missed by his wife Maria, his children Mairead, Siobhan and Brendan and Mairead’s partner Ollie and all the Connolly and Hannagan families, his relatives neighbours and friends.

May he rest in Peace.

A celebration of life service will be held in Shannon Crematorium V14 PV30, this Wednesday 7th January 2026 at 4 p.m.

The ceremony in Shannon can be viewed at https://shannoncrematorium.com/content/26-live-streaming Password NK13

House strictly Private.

No Flowers by request, donations in lieu to Galway Hospice at https://galwayhospice.ie/donate/

26/12/2025

The death has taken place of Della Leonard (née Martyn), 25th December 2025, Haggardstown, Dundalk, Ballinderreen, and Blake Manor Nursing Home, Galway, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Blake Manor N.H.

Predeceased by her husband Joe, her brothers John (Ballinderreen), Thomas (London), Michael (NewYork) and her sisters Peggy Hiney (Dublin) and Mary Mahon (New York).

She will be sadly missed by her sister-in-law Katie Martyn, Ballinderreen Galway, her nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives, friends, all her many customers from Della Modes Boutique, Dundalk, and her friends in Dundalk Bridge and Golf Clubs.

May she Rest in Peace.

Reposing at The Corless Funeral Home, Kinvara Co. Galway H91 VN8X, this Saturday evening, December 27th from 5:00 p.m until 7:00 p.m

Requiem Mass St. Fursey’s Church, Haggardstown, Co.Louth (A91 XH75) on this Sunday, December 28th at 2pm, followed by interment afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

The Mass will be live-streamed at
https://www.churchservices.tv/haggardstown

Della's family deeply appreciates your kindness, loyalty, love, and support at this difficult time.

Condolences to the family can be left online or sent in the traditional manner. All enquiries to Corless Funeral Services, Kinvara on 086 086 264 5707

15/12/2025

The death has occurred of Bridget Costello (née Mogan), Aughinish South, Kinvara, Co. Galway, who passed away peacefully at University Hospital Galway on 14th December 2025.

Predeceased by her husband Paddy.

Bridget will be sadly missed by her family Ann Marie, Gerard and Patrick, her son-in-law Pat, daughter-in-law Marie, her cherished grandchildren Seán, Pádraig, Katie, Michael and Sarah, her brother-in-law Bernie Costello (Gort) and his wife Anna, as well as her nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May she Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Corless Funeral Home, Kinvara (Eircode H91 R25K), on Wednesday, 17th December, from 5.00pm until 7.00pm.

Requiem Mass on Thursday, 18th December, at 2.00pm in St. Kieran’s Church, Doorus (Eircode H91 Y9V6), followed by interment in Mount Cross Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed via the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/BallinderreenandKinvaraParishes/

Condolences to the family may be left below or sent in the usual manner. Bridget’s family deeply appreciate your kindness, loyalty and support at this time.

All funeral enquiries to Corless Funeral Services on 086 264 5707

14/12/2025

The death has taken place of Christy Burke, Oldham, Manchester, and formerly of Burke's Rock, Ballinderreen, Kilcolgan, Co. Galway.

Christy passed away peacefully on Monday, the 8th of December.

He is predeceased by his beloved wife Mary, son Christopher, parents Mary and John, brother Sean, and sisters Mary and Patsy.

Christy will be sadly missed by his brothers Tommy (Ballinderreen) and Martin (Drogheda) and their wives Deirdre and Laura, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and neighbours.

Christy’s family would like to thank the Palliative Care Team in Oldham who took great care of him in his final days.

Reposing at The Corless Funeral Home, Kinvara H91 VN8X, this Thursday evening December 18th from 5:00 p.m. with removal at 7:00 p.m. to St. Colman's Church, Ballinderreen, H91 N611.

Requiem Mass at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 19th, followed by interment in Drumacoo Cemetery.

The Mass will be live-streamed on the Ballinderreen and Kinvara Parishes page.

Christy's family deeply appreciates your kindness, loyalty, love, and support at this difficult time. A special word of thanks to our wonderful family, neighbours, and friends.

Condolences to the family can be left online or sent in the traditional manner. All enquiries to Corless Funeral Services, Kinvara on 086 264 5707