Ann Fahy (née Newell)

Merlin Park Lane, Doughiska,

and formerly

Ballybrit and Corbally, Cummer, Co. Galway.

Ann died peacefully in her 91st year on Wednesday September 23rd, 2026.

Predeceased by her loving husband Willie, parents Paul and Katie Newell, brothers Paddy, Michael, Peter, Willie, Mattie and Tom and by her sisters Nora, Bridie, Kitty, Eileen, Rita, Teresa and Margaret.

Lovingly remembered by her darling children John, Paul and Maria, her son-in-law James and her adored grandchildren Eavan and Cillian, many nephews, nieces, grandnephews/nieces, great-grandnephews/nieces, relatives, friends, neighbours and the many wonderful carers who helped us care for Ann over the years, in particular Edina and Gloria.

'' May Ann's beautiful and gentle soul rest in peace ''

Funeral arrangements:

Friday 25th September, 2026.

Ann will Repose at the O' Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91V1K8) from 5.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.

Saturday 26th September, 2026.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Ann at St. Joseph's Church, Presentation Road on arrival at 11.00 a.m.

Following Mass she will be laid to rest next to her husband Willie, in the New Cemetery, Bohermore.

Donations if desired in memory of Ann can be made to the Patients Comfort Fund, Unit 5, Merlin Park Hospital.

Entrance to the Funeral Parlour.

Please approach the funeral parlour on foot from Fr. Burke Park.

Parking - Street parking may be available on Fr. Griffin Road, within the Claddagh, Henry St, Sea Road, The Crescent, Dr. Colohan Road and Presentation Road.

Car parks in the area include the Bish, Spanish Arch, Claddagh Church and Mill Street.

There will be very few spaces if any on Munster Avenue.

Date Published:

Thursday 24th September 2026

Date of Death:

Wednesday 23rd September 2026