RIP: Mayo death notices

August 22:

Eamonn J. Balfe, Ardkeen, Waterford, formerly Claremorris

Predeceased by daughter Bern and brother Seanie.

He died peacefully after a long and full life. He will be deeply missed by loving wife Áine, children Mary, Anne, Tricia, Carmel, John and Nora, grandchildren Cian, Aisling, Neil, Emi, Luke, Miles, Paddy and Laurie, great-grandchildren Gwenllian, Llewela and Mair, siblings Maura, Ethel, Anne, Noreen and Liam, partners and extended family, neighbours and friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Funeral Mass on Saturday (24th August) in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygunner at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass will be live streamed from 12 noon by following the Service Link below: House Private Please.Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice (Link below), whose staff took such good care of him in his last days.

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We are so sad to lose his company and our dearly loved hero. The Balfe family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time. Sympathy cards can be posted to Robert Thompson Funeral Directors, Barrack Street, Waterford. The service link is provided and managed by an independent media provider. The funeral home accepts no responsibility for its functionality or any interruption to a live stream.

Vincent Bourke, Ballybofey, formerly Straide:

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Vincent Bourke, Donegal Road, Ballybofey. and formerly Straide, Co. Mayo. (Retired member Garda Siochana). Much loved father of Ciarán, Niamh (Steve), Daireen (Steve) Declan (Karen) cherished brother of Kathleen, Angela, Frances, Paddy, Celine and the late Tom and Mary. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sons, daughters, Majella, brother, sisters, grandchildren Dáire, Rian, Eabha, Fiadh, Oisin, Evan, Amelia, and Croia, brothers and sisters in law, nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends.

Sacred Heart Of Jesus Have Mercy On His Soul. Remains reposing at Mc Cool’s Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey on Friday, August 23rd, and Saturday, August 24th, from 6 pm until rosary at 9pm, Funeral leaving from there on Sunday, August 25th, at 10.30 pm for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, at 11am. Interment in Drumboe Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Bill Comer, Ballyhaunis

The death has occurred of Bill Comer, Killinaugher, Ballyhaunis, peacefully at the Mayo Hospice Castlebar. Predeceased by his parents and recently by his devoted sister Maureen. Deeply regretted by his cousins and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at Donnellans Funeral Home, Clare Street, Ballyhaunis on Saturday evening from 4 o clock until 6 o clock. Funeral will leave his home on Monday morning to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballyhaunis for Funeral mass at 11 o clock with burial afterwards in the local cemetery, Funeral mass can be viewed live on Ballyhaunis parish webcam or listened to on Ballyhaunis Parish Radio. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Mayo Hospice c/o Donnellan Undertakers, Ballyhaunis.

Bernard Gallagher, Castlebar

Bernard Gallagher, Curragh, Castlebar, Co. Mayo and formerly of Barnacogue, Swinford, Co. Mayo. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the 22nd August 2024 at home following a short illness.

Pre-deceased by sister Mary, brothers, Tom and John. Bernard will be forever loved and sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, adored daughters Mairead, Bernadette, Cáit and Laura, sons Seán, Brian and Kierán, daughters-in-law Malo and Deirdre, sons-in-law John, Ger and Billy, grandchildren Ciarán, Sinéad, Caitríona, Aideen, Aoife, Sadbh, Liam, Aoibhínn, Fionn, Oisìn, Gregory, Luka, Ellen and Sarah.

He will be sadly missed by his sister Peg, brothers-in-law Gerard, Fr. Tommy, Tom, sisters-in-law Mary, Margaret, Maureen, Eileen, wider family, friends, neighbours and former colleagues and students of Davitt College.

Rest In Peace Bernard. Reposing at the Coady Funeral Home, Castlebar on Sunday evening from 6.30pm until 8pm, followed by removal to the The Church of The Holy Rosary, http://www.churchtv.ie/castlebar. Requiem Mass on Monday at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to Castlebar new cemetery. House private, please. Family flowers only. Donations to Cancer Research Ireland. Mass will be streamed live at http://www.churchtv.ie/castlebar or listened to in Castlebar on the Parish Radio Channel 105.3FM.

Patrick James Riordan, Dublin, formerly Claremorris

Patrick James (PJ) Riordan (15th September 1937), Malahide, Dublin and late of Claremorris, Co. Mayo. Peacefully on the 22nd August 2024 in the care of the wonderful staff on the Hamilton ward at the Beaumont Hospital. 

Predeceased by his wife Maura and his sister Mary. Deeply missed by his daughters Grainne & Delia, son Donal, son-in-law Dave, daughter-in-law Fiona, grandchildren Daniel, Ciaran, Joy, Cian, Matthew and Jessica, great-grandchildren Oliver, Charlie, Sam, Norie and Jacob, sisters Ann and Colette, brother Noel, sisters in laws, brothers in laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, close friends and neighbours.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Reposing at the residence of his son Donal, Malahide, Co Dublin on Friday afternoon August 23rd from 3 o’clock to 6 o’clock. Reposing at St. Mary’s Funeral Home, Tourmakeady, Co. Mayo (F12XY26) on Saturday evening from 5 o’clock until 6:30pm. Funeral mass on Sunday morning in St. Mary’s Church, Gorteenmore, Tourmakeady at 11.30 am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.