Imelda Hughes (née Scally)

On Saturday, 11 July 2026 Imelda died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Galway University Hospital.

Predeceased by her father James and brother Peter.

Imelda is deeply mourned and will be missed by her beloved daughter Aisling and son Charles, by her much-loved mother Áine, brother Vincent and sisters Patricia, Ann and Margaret, Aisling’s partner Paul and Charles’ partner Katie, her grandchildren Isabella and Sofia, and by her much loved niece and nephews, the extended family, neighbours and friends.

For wherever we gather

In the light of God's grace

And for all whom we remember

There will ever be a place

May her kind and generous soul rest in peace

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Funeral Arrangements

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Imelda will lie in Repose at the O'Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue (H91V1K8) from 5 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. No removal to the Church this (Tuesday) evening.

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Imelda on arrival at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Seamus Quirke Road and following Mass she will be laid to rest in Rahoon cemetery. Webstream link below.

Family flowers only please, donations if preferred to Galway Simon. https://galwaysimon.ie/donate/

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Parking and Car Park (CP) Information close to the funeral Parlour

Street parking may be available on Fr. Griffin Road, within the Claddagh, on Sea Road, on The Crescent and on Doctor Colohan Road, St. Mary's Road. The Cathedral (CP), The Bish (CP), The Claddagh Church (CP), Spanish Arch (CP), The Docks (CP), all within 5-10 mins. walking distance. Please check each (CP), for closing times.

Met Éireann Weather Warning - Status Yellow - High Temperature warning for Galway ·Max. temp. more than 27°C combined

Potential Impacts:

• Heat stress and dehydration, especially for the vulnerable and elderly Valid: 13:00 Monday 13/07/2026 to 07:00 Wednesday 15/07/2026 Issued: 10:41 Sunday 12/07/2026

Date Published:

Monday 13th July 2026

Date of Death:

Saturday 11th July 2026