Kilcoyne Funeral Directors

15/06/2025

Mary Bourke, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.A and formerly of Curranney, Belcarra, Castlebar, Co. Mayo,

10/01/2024

The death occurred unexpectedly at her residence on 9th January 2024 of Mary Heraty née Duffy, Cloonkeen, Castlebar and formerly of Drummin, Westport. Predeceased by her beloved husband John (Johnny) and her parents Peter and Annie Duffy and her sister-in-law Mary Duffy (Swinford). Mary will be sadly missed by her brothers Joe (Swinford), Peter (Dublin), Michael Joe (Drummin), Gerry (Drummin), her sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary started her working life as a young girl in Travenol Laboratories (now Baxter Healthcare), Castlebar where she made many lifelong friends. She later worked in Davitt House, Bests Castlebar and she finished her working career in Dunnes Stores, Castlebar. Mary was a people person and she loved nothing more than meeting and chatting with friends old and new. She had a pleasant disposition which endeared her to the many people she came in contact with during her working day. Mary had a great interest in fashion and style and always had a smile for everyone.

Mary married the love of her life John Heraty and they set up home in Cloonkeen, Castlebar where they enjoyed their life until John’ s health deteriorated and eventually his illness required him to be hospitalised. Mary visited her beloved John twice or three times most days, while he was in hospital but sadly John passed away in 2013. A heartbroken Mary continued to work but her own health deteriorated, and she retired from the job she loved in recent years.

Mary will repose in St. Aiden’s Room, St Patrick’s Church, Islandeady, Castlebar on Thursday, 11th January 2024, from 6.00pm with removal to the adjoining church at 7.30pm. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday 12th at 12noon in St. Patrick’s Church, Islandeady. Mary will be laid to rest with her beloved husband John in Islandeady Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed on Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, page.

Messages of condolence can be left for the family on the condolence link below or you can write to the family c/o Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to the National Council for the Blind Ireland c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street, Castlebar 0872648869 www.kilcoynefuneralhome.com. House private please. All enquiries to Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar.

24/11/2023

Funeral Mass for Gretta Morris and Finn McCabe

24/11/2023

23/11/2023

The death has occurred peacefully of Gretta Morris née McDonnell, North Quincy, USA and formerly of Burrin, Ballyglass, Claremorris, and Deereenmanus, Castlebar, Co. Mayo on October 30, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at her favourite place – “her lovely house.

She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Mary McDonnell, her brother, Michael Joe McDonnell, her nephew, Michael McClintock and her beloved granddaughter, Finn McCabe.

Gretta’s funeral and the funeral of her beloved granddaughter Finn McCabe (who died on 15th January 2021) will arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Carnacon on Friday, 24th November at 11.30am for Funeral Mass at 12 noon.

Afterwards Gretta and Finn will be laid to rest in Burriscarra Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Gretta’s honour to the foundation in memory of her granddaughter, Finn, which was very important to Gretta: The Finn McCabe Foundation www.finnmccabefoundation.orgor via mail to: c/o North Shore Bank, 412 Lynn Fells Parkway, Saugus, MA 01906 or c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Castlebar.

15/02/2023

Patrick Joseph Murphy,
better known as P.J., Ballyglass, Claremorris, Co. Mayo.

14/02/2023

Patrick Joseph (P.J.) Murphy
The death occurred, peacefully on 11th February 2023, at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar, of Patrick Joseph Murphy, better known as P.J., Ballyglass, Claremorris, Co. Mayo.

Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Nora (née Reilly), his sisters Bridie Monaghan and Madie McGarry. He will be sadly missed by his loving partner Geraldine, his brother Jim (Dublin and Ballyglass), his nieces Karen Serantes, Noreen White, Sinead McGarry, Clare Murphy, Deirdre Murphy, Maria McGrath, Sharon Monaghan and his nephews Seamus Murphy and Michael Monaghan, his sister-in-law Teresa, cousins, relatives at home and abroad, his work colleagues and many friends.

P.J. was a psychiatric nurse in St. Mary’s Hospital, Castlebar and later in the community. He was the current chairman of the Mayo Mental Health Association and served previously as chairman of the Mental Health Association of Ireland.

May he rest in peace.

P.J. will repose in the Ballyglass Community Centre on Tuesday, 14th February 2023, from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. His funeral will arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Carnacon, on Wednesday for Funeral Mass at 11.00am. Afterwards P.J. will be laid to rest in Burriscarra Cemetery. You can view the Funeral Mass on Kilcoyne Funeral Directors page.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Mayo Mental Health Association, c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street, Castlebar.

House private, please. You can leave a message of condolence on the condolence link below for the family or you can write to the family c/o Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar.

All enquiries to Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street, Castlebar 0872648869 www.kilcoynefuneralhome.com

25/03/2022

The death has occurred of Bridget Ellen Keane nee Munnelly, Aughaluskey, Moneen, Castlebar and formerly of Mount Jubilee, Geesala, Bangor Erris, Ballina, peacefully in Mayo University Hospital after a brief illness.
Predeceased by her parents Cormac and Ellen Munnelly and her brothers Michael and John.
Beloved wife of Joe and dearly loved mother of Fiona (Turlough), David (Belcarrra), and Siobhan Costello (Prosperous, Co. Kildare).
She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, son, daughters, brothers Frank (Charlestown), Martin (Charlestown), Vinny (London), Stephen (Mount Jubilee), and her sisters Nora McHugh (Cambridge, UK), Bab McGinty (Lincoln, UK) and Mary Cadden (Lahardane), her grandchildren Saoirse and Siobhan Bradley, Joseph and Sean Scott-Keane, Clare, Garvan, Ronan and Garrett Costello, nephews, nieces, cousins, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, god-children, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Bridget went to the UK as a young woman where she met and married her husband Joe. They returned to Ireland and made their home in Moneen, Castlebar.

Bridget will repose in the Kilcoyne Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar on Sunday 27th March from 5.30pm to 7.00pm.
Funeral arriving at the Church of the Holy Rosary on Monday for Funeral Mass at 11.30am. Afterwards Bridget will be laid to rest in the New Cemetery, Newport Road, Castlebar. You can listen to the Funeral Mass in Castlebar on Castlebar Parish Radio 105.3FM or you can view it on www.churchtv.ie/castlebar

If you wish to leave a message of condolence for the family please click on the condolence link below.

All enquiries to Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street, Castlebar 087 2648869 www.kilcoynefuneralhome.com

28/02/2022

The death has occurred of Mark Melnychuk, 40 Lios na Circe, Saleen, Castlebar and formerly of Andrushivka, Ukraine aged 24 years on Wednesday 23rd February 2022.
Dearly loved only son of Olga and Gennadiy and loving brother of Ilona.
Mark will be sadly missed by his heartbroken parents, sister, grandmothers, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives and many friends.

May he rest in peace.

Mark will repose at Kilcoyne's Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar on Tuesday 1st March from 6pm to 10pm. Removal from the funeral home on Wednesday at 11.30am arriving at the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Afterwards Mark will be laid to rest in the New Cemetery, Castlebar. You may listen to the Funeral Mass in Castlebar on the Parish Radio 105.3 FM or you can view it on www.churchtv.ie/castlebar

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Counselling Services Trinity College, Dublin c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street, Castlebar.

You many leave a message of condolence for the family on the condolence link below or you may write to the family c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

All enquiries to Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street, Castlebar 087 2648869 www.kilcoynefuneralhome.com

14/01/2022

The death has occurred on 12th January 2022 of John O’Brien, Springfield Court, Moneen, Castlebar and formerly of Ballysaggart, Lismore, Co. Waterford and London – peacefully at Galway University Hospital.

Predeceased by his parents Eugene and Mary O'Brien and his brother Michael.
Dearly loved husband of Bridget (nee Togher) formerly of Lurgacloy, Belmullet and loving father of John (UK), Linda (UK), Mark (UK) and Barry (Galway).

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, daughter, sons, his brothers Eugene (Ballysaggart), James( Ballysaggart), Edward (Dagenham, Essex, UK), and his sisters Bridget Kimmins and Mary Shea (Boston), his adored grandchildren Jake, John, Lauren, Chloe and Ciara, his daughters-in-law Dolores and Lisa, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and many friends.

May he rest in peace.

Aged 78 John worked in London Transport, the ESB Waterford and in more recent years in Supervalue, Castlebar where he was well respected and popular. John loved all sport and he was a great supporter of his native Waterford Hurling Team and the Mayo Senior Football Team.

Reposing at Kilcoynes Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar on Saturday 15th January from 6pm until 7.30pm. Arriving to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar on Sunday 16th January for Funeral Mass at 1.30pm. Afterwards John will be laid to rest in the New Cemetery. You can listen to the Funeral Mass in Castlebar on Castlebar Parish Radio 105.3 FM or you can view it on www.churchtv.ie/castlebar


The funeral will be in accordance with HSE guidelines : masks must be worn, social distancing observed and no handshaking please. The family appreciate your understanding and co-operation at this sad time.


House private please. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to the Renal Dialysis Unit, Mayo University Hospital, c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors.

You may leave a message of condolence for the family on the condolence link below or you can write to the family c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street, Castlebar.
All enquiries to Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street, Castlebar www.kilcoynefuneralhome.com

10/01/2022

Annie Mary Concannon nee Walsh better known as Nancy of Carramore, Clogher, Claremorris and formerly of Keelcoil, Breaffy, Castlebar.

10/01/2022

We will endeavour (Solely Dependent on internet speed and consistency) to stream A Celebration of the life of
Of Annie Mary Concannon will start at approx 11.50 am.

Later on This evening a Full length HD video will be available available for viewing after 7pm on this page. We are thinking of all Annie Mary family & friends at this moment in time.