Joe (Joseph) Kelly

Joe died very peacefully on Friday, 8th May in the wonderful care of all the staff at Greenpark Nursing Home, Tuam with all his family by his side. Joe is predeceased by his adored wife Sally and mourned by his much-loved children Martina, Geraldine, Paul and Sarah.

Remembered also by his brother Tony and sisters Mary and Sally, sons-in-law Mike and Jason and Sarah’s partner Alan, daughter-in-law Laura, his adored grandchildren and great grandson, nieces and nephews, the extended Kelly and King family, neighbours and friends.

Joe’s working life on the Rig

‘The canteen hums with men at rest, putting their stamina to the test.

Though danger walks the slippery floor, and storms may shake the cabin door,

They shared the sweat, the grime, the pay,

But looked forward to fly back home one day'

As he’d say, “For you, I’ll kill the bull.”

Rest in peace, Joe, your journey is complete

Funeral Arrangements

Wednesday, 13th May 2026

Joe will lie in Repose at St. Pio’s Room within the Church of the Sacred Heart, Seamus Quirke Road from 5.00 p.m. Removal at 6.30 p.m. into the Church.

Thursday, 14th May 2026

A Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Joe at 11.00 a.m. Live streaming link: https://mcn.live/Camera/catholic-church-of-the-sacred-heart Following Mass, Joe will be laid to rest with Sally in Rahoon cemetery. No flowers by request. Memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by the Galway Hospice. Link. https://galwayhospice.ie/donate/

Date Published:

Saturday 9th May 2026

Date of Death:

Friday 8th May 2026