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07 Sept 2025

Castlebar community mourns the late Jimmy Munnelly

Sad goodbye to 'gentle soul' Jimmy Munnelly

The late Jimmy Munnelly.

The death occurred peacefully on January 17 of James (Jimmy) Munnelly, Ballinaglough, Snugboro, Castlebar surrounded by his family, in the loving care of the Mayo Hospice.

Jimmy was a member of the maintenance staff of Mayo University Hospital for many years and was described as a dedicated and hard-working man all his life.

He was predeceased by his sons David and Francis and his parents Edward and Mary Munnelly, Milebush, Castlebar.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Margaret (also known as “Do Do”), sons Declan and Shane, daughters Sharon and Aisling and their partners, his daughter-in-law Sinead Ruane, grandchildren Amber, David, Ava, Nathan and Mason.

Sadly missed by his heartbroken brothers Paddy, Eamon (London), and Stephen, his sisters Mary Gallagher (London), Bridie Bourke (Clogher) and Ann (Milebush), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, partners, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

The loss of Jimmy has been felt all around his community where he was held in very high regard.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at his home (F23 CT11) on Friday evening from 5pm until 7.30pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 10.30am to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar for Funeral Mass at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in Castlebar New Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/castlebar 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, to the Mayo Hospice c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street, Castlebar.

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