Clarence O'Flaherty

Formerly of Ros a’ Mhíl, Connemara Co. Galway

On Friday 21st August 2026, Clarence passed away peacefully, having received the most wonderful care and kindness from the team in St. Mary’s Nursing Home, Galway.

Beloved husband of Marie, cherished father of Shane, Niamh, Nessa, Barry and Killian, devoted grandad of Josh, Abbie, Emily, James, Mia and Ali, and dear brother of Muriel (New Zealand), Francis and the late John and Cyril.

Sadly missed by his loving wife and children, sons-in-law Paul and Giovanni, daughters-in-law Lorraine, Valeria and Gillian, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Funeral Arrangements

Tuesday, 25 August, 2026

Reposing at O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91 V1K8) from 5 p.m. Removal at 6:30 p.m. to the Church of St.John the Apostle, Knocknacarra.

Wednesday, 26 August, 2026

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Clarence at 11am. Following Mass, he will be laid to rest in Rahoon Cemetery.

Livestreaming for the Mass here.

Family flowers only, please.

House private.

Donations, if desired, to Galway Hospice Foundation.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.”

Fógra as Gaeilge

Dé hAoine, 21ú Lúnasa, d’imigh Clarence ar shlí na fírinne go síochanta i dteach altranais Naomh Mhuire.

Fágann sé ina dhiaidh a bhean chéile, a mhic agus a iníonacha, a gharpháistí Josh, Abbie, Emily, James, Mia agus Ali, agus a shiblíní Muriel (an Nua-Shéalainn) agus Francis. Imithe roimhe ar shlí na fírinne tá a bheirt deartháireacha, John agus Cyril.

Aireoidh a chlann dílis, a mhic céile Paul agus Giovanni, a iníonacha céile Lorraine, Valeria agus Gillian, muintir Uí Fhlatharta, a chomharsana dílse agus a chairde uathu go mór é.

Socruithe Sochraide

Dé Máirt, 25 Lúnasa: Beidh Clarence á thórraimh i dteach tórraimh Uí Fhlatharta, Ascaill na Muimhneach, Cathair na Gaillimhe (H91 V1K8), ó 5:00 i.n. go dtí 6:30 i.n., agus ina dhiaidh sin tabharfar é go Séipéal Chnoc na Cathrach.

Dé Céadaoin, 26 Lúnasa: Léifear Aifreann na Sochraide do Clarence ag 11:00, agus tar éis an Aifrinn, cuirfear é i Reilig Rathúin.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Craolfar an tAifreann beo ar líne anseo

Bláthanna ón gclann amháin le bhur dtoil. Más mian leat, is féidir síntiús cuimhneacháin a thabhairt d'Ospís na Gaillimhe.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

Date Published:

Sunday 23rd August 2026

Date of Death:

Friday 21st August 2026