K.Donnellan Funeral Directors

24/09/2025

24/09/2025

Funeral mass for the late Christopher (Christy) Flynn.

May he rest in peace.

21/09/2025

Christopher (Christy) Flynn, Main Street, Hollymount and formerly of 42 Ferns Road, Kimmage, Dublin 12.

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at home.

Predeceased by his Son Christopher and Grandson Michael, his Parents Sarah Jane Reid and Patrick, his brothers John, Liam, Noel, Mick, Jimmy, Stephen and Frank, his sister Helen.

Survived by his wife Barbara, his five daughters Lisa, Joyce, Linda, Caroline and Sinead, grandchildren Sarah, Niamh, Anthony, Sean, Jack, Sierra, Kady and Erin, sons-in-law Brendan, Sean, Killian and Mick, his brother Joseph, sisters Sadie, Marie, Josephine and Anne, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at St. Colman’s Funeral Home, Lower James Street, Claremorris (F12 R3W8) on Tuesday evening September 23rd from 6 o’clock until 7 o’clock. Arriving for Funeral Mass at The Church of the Immaculate conception Roundfort on Wednesday at 12 noon followed by burial in Roundfort cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Roundfort, Robeen and Carras page and also on Keith Donnellan Funeral Directors
page https://www.facebook.com/Keithdonnellanfd

Family flowers only. House private at all times please.

If you would like to leave a message of condolence, you can do so on the link below.

Enquiries to Keith Donnellan Funeral Directors, 094 9371274.

19/09/2025

Funeral mass for the late, Grainne Pendred.

Funeral Mass for Grainne Pendred. RIP

16/09/2025

Grainne Pendred,
Ballydaff, Taugheen, Claremorris & formerly Ennis and Dublin.

Peacefully at Mayo Hospice after an illness bravely borne.

Predeceased by her parents John & Veronica Pendred.

Sadly missed by her Partner Pat Costello and his family, her cousins Aideen, Berni and Ray, extended family, neighbours & a wide circle of friends.

May She Rest In Peace

Reposing at St. Colman’s Funeral Home, Lower James Street, Claremorris (F12 R3W8) on Thursday evening September 18th from 6pm with removal at 7:30om to St. Colman’s Church, Claremorris, Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 11am, a private burial will take place in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Howth Head, Co. Dublin.

Grainne’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the St Colman’s Church Claremorris YouTube channel and here on Keith Donnellan Funeral Directors page.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Mayo Hocpice.


Enquiries to Keith Donnellan Funeral Directors, 094 9371274.

05/09/2025

James L. Hughes,

Warrenville, Chicago and formally of Curracrow Hollymount, Claremorris, Co. Mayo

Peacefully on September 3rd, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Sean and Catherine Hughes, brothers Michael, Patrick, Peter and John, sisters Agnes, Mary and Catherine.

James will be sadly missed by his adored children Katie (Krist), Ann (Matt) and James, grandchildren Keeley, Keira, Keegan, Jacob, Joshua and Josephine, his sister Margaret (Meath), brothers Tom (Small Tom, Curracrow) and Richard (USA), nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends in both Chicago and Ireland.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton (one block east of Naperville Rd.).

Funeral Mass will take place at Saint Daniel the Prophet Catholic Church in Wheaton at 10:00 am on Monday, September 8, 2025. Interment to Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Wheaton.
James will be remembered for his devotion to family, his Irish spirit (Up Mayo!) and the love he shared with all.

If you would like to leave a message of condolence, you can do so on the link below. Mass cards can be forwarded to Keith Donnellan Funeral Directors, Lower James St., Claremorris.

16/08/2025

** Acknowledgement **

Frank Donnelly
Lower James Street, Claremorris & formerly of Knockgloss, Ballinrobe.

Died 11th July 2025

As we fondly remember Frank on his months mind, we his family would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who supported us, sympathised with us, sent mass card, flowers and phone calls, to all the people who travelled overseas and long distances to offer their support. To his Nephews & Friends who visited Dad during his final week to stay by his side & support us. To all the people who dropped off food and called to the house it was really appreciated.

To our absolutely fantastic neighbours in Lower James Street and Ard Clar who stood alongside us showing their unwavering support and lined the street that Dad walked many times, to his fellow workers from Eircom for their Guard of Honour & to the girls from Claremorris LGFA who showed their support to Nina, Amy & Olive, Dad always stood out waving the blue & white flag for a victorious team!

A special word of thanks to Gary Curran and all the staff of the Malvern Medical Practice and the staff of Flynn’s Pharmacy for years of kindness and dedication. To Jerry Higgins & Ann Killeen always on the end of the phone! To Ann, Fergus, Ivan and all the wonderful, kind staff of The Old Arch & Bistro for the last 8 years, Dad loved his walk up and having the chat. To the staff of Wards A & B in Mayo General Hospital for their professionalism and exceptional care for Dad.

Thanks to Fr. Tommy Commins & Fr. Peter Gannon for the beautiful mass and to Pat Gleeson the Sacristan and the musicians Sharon & Tom for their beautiful music. Thanks to Enda Caulfield for preparing Dad’s final resting place and to Keith Donnellan for his professionalism and kindness, we will never forget.

It is difficult to express our gratitude to everyone who supported us in the week before Dad’s passing and their continued support – we thank you all most sincerely.
Kevin, Annette & Olive

Frank’s Months Mind will be celebrated on Saturday 23rd August at 11 am in St. Colman’s Church, Claremorris.

03/08/2025

** Acknowledgement **

Matthew Vahey
11 Rushbrook, Claremorris, Co. Mayo

As we remember our lovely Matthew on his months mind, we as his parents would like to express our sincere thanks to family, friends and neighbours of Rushbrook & Millbrook for their recent & continued support, love and kindness. To all who sympathised with us, sending memorable letters, masscards and flowers it is greatly appreciated.

A special thank you to Matthew's friends who travelled far and wide to be with us. We are truly in awe at how Matthew's love and unique personality touched so many lives, we will be forever grateful.

Thank you to his brothers girlfriends Renee, Leah, Becky, April and huge circle of friends who supported Jack, James, Simon and Adam over the last number of weeks. Your love and support will be carried with us always.

Lastly, a sincere thank you to Keith Donnellan Funeral Director for his professionalism and kindness throughout, you have made this very challenging time easier. Thank you to Fr. Peter, Pat Gleeson the sacristan and the musicians Sharon & Tom for being a part of the beautiful requiem mass.

It is difficult to express our gratitude in such a brief note but to everyone who supported us, for Matthew – thank you most sincerely.

Matthew, with us always and forever.
John, Susan and the Family.

Matthew's Months Mind will be celebrated on Saturday August 9th at 11am in St. Colman’s Church, Claremorris.

15/07/2025

Funeral mass for the late Frank Donnelly

Funeral Mass for Frank Donnelly RIP.

12/07/2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of

Frank Donnelly,
Lr James St. Claremorris & formerly Knockgloss, Ballinrobe.

Peacefully in his Ninety Second year at Mayo University Hospital

Predeceased by his Wife Ann, his parents Sonny & Margaret Donnelly, his brothers Paddy & Sean & Sister Bridgie.

Fondly remembered by his heartbroken family Kevin, Annette & Olive, Daughter-in-Law Josephine & Sons-in-Law Colm Flynn & Colm Wallace and his adored Grandchildren Nina, Mark & Amy, his Sisters in Law, Nieces & Nephews, Grand Nephews, Grand Nieces, his Godchild Angela Moran, his wonderful Neighbours & a wide circle of friends.

May He Rest In Peace

Reposing at St. Colman’s Funeral Home, Lower James Street, Claremorris (F12 R3W8) on Monday evening July 14th from 6 o’clock with removal at 8 o’clock to St. Colman’s Church, Claremorris, Funeral Mass on Tuesday afternoon at 1pm, followed by burial afterwards in St. Colman’s Cemetery Claremorris.

Frank’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the St Colman’s Church Claremorris YouTube channel and on Keith Donnellan Funeral Directors page https://www.facebook.com/Keithdonnellanfd


The Donnelly family would like to thank everyone for their understanding at this difficult time,���Enquiries to Keith Donnellan Funeral Directors, 094 9371274.

10/07/2025

Requiem Mass for the late Matthew Vahey.

May he rest in peace.

Funeral Mass for Matthew Vahey RIP.

23/06/2025

***ACKNOWLEDGEMENT***

The family of the late Ann Gibbons, who sadly passed away on the 24th of May 2025, wish to express their heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation to all who supported them during their recent bereavement.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who called to the house, sent messages of condolence and mass cards, attended the funeral home or showed kindness in any way.

A special thanks to the staff of the Oncology Unit, Mayo University Hospital in particular Mags Nemo, nurse specialist & Dr Michael McCarthy who showed such kindness and compassion during her treatment.

We would like to thank Malvern Medical Centre, the nurses in Claremorris primary care centre & the caring & helpful staff of McCabes pharmacy,Claremorris.

Thank you to keith Donnellan funeral directors for their professionalism.

A heartfelt thank you to Fr Sean Flynn for all his help and support and to Brian Healy & the beautiful musicians at the requiem mass and to Michael King for live streaming the funeral mass.

A Months Mind mass for Ann and her brother in-law Tommy Gibbons will be celebrated on Sunday June 29th at 11:30am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Crossboyne.

May they rest in eternal peace.