Mayo community in sadness after passing of former vice-principal
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The Tourmakeady native was a key part of the community down through the years
THE news of the passing of Breege Heneghan, Ballygowan, Claremorris, was received with profound sadness throughout the region.
She was formerly Morrin from Tourmakeady and she was held in the highest regard by all who knew her.
Breege was a dedicated member of the teaching profession and served as deputy principal of Mount St Michael Secondary School for some years.
She held a special place in the hearts of colleagues and students and played a central role in the life of Mount St Michael over the years.
Reposing was at Gilligan’s Funeral Home on Monday, August 31, with removal to St Colman’s Church. Interment took place in St Colman’s Cemetery following the funeral Mass on Tuesday.
Breege, who was predeceased by her parents Bridget and Patrick, her sister Peggy and brother Larry, will be sadly missed by her husband Bertie and their family, Áine, Niall and Cathal, daughters-in-law Lesley and Lisa, Áine’s partner Michael, her grandchildren Billy, Rían and Emma, sisters Mary, Noreen and Ann, brother Paddy, nieces and nephews, extended family, friends, neighbours, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Funeral obsequies will be published shortly.