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Joe Wolfe

Published 21/7/2026
Died 19/7/2026
Inishmore, Galway, Other

Funeral Notice

On Sunday, 19th July 2026, Joe died peacefully in the care of the staff at The Moycullen Nursing home, Moycullen, Galway. Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Maura (née Conneely) in 2015.

Deeply mourned and very sadly missed by his sons and daughter; Marie, Desmond and Patrick, daughter-in-law Clíona and by his four adored grandchildren, Art, Ída-Máire, Dónal and Ruairí, Fondly remembered and missed also by his sister Marie, brothers-in-law John, Tomás and Tom, sister-in-law Sarah, the extended family, neighbours and friends.

Together again, may they rest in peace

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-amacha dilís

Funeral Arrangements

Thursday, 23 July : Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91V1K8) from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. with Removal to Rossaveel Pier for the ferry at 6:30 p.m. On arrival at Kilronan Pier, Joe will be brought to Onaght Church.

Friday, 24 July : Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Joe at 12:30 p.m. Following Mass, he will be laid to rest alongside his beloved wife Maura in Kilmurvy Cemetery.

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Dé Domhnaigh, an 19 Iúil 2026, d'imigh Joe ar shlí na fírinne go síochánta agus é i gcúram fhoireann Theach Altranais Mhaigh Cuilinn. Bhásaigh a bhean chéile, Maura (née Ní Chonghaile), roimhe sa bhliain 2015.​​​​​​​ Fágann sé ina dhiaidh a chlann, Marie, Desmond agus Patrick, a iníon chéile Clíona, a cheathrar garpháistí, Art, Ída-Máire, Dónal agus Ruairí, a dheirfiúr Marie, agus iad uile faoi bhrón mór ina dhiaidh.​​​​​​​ Beidh a dheirfiúr Marie, a dheartháireacha céile John, Tomás agus Tom, a dheirfiúr chéile Sarah, chomh maith lena ghaolta, a chomharsana agus a chairde, á chailleadh go mór freisin.

Socrú Sochraide

Déardaoin, 23ú Iúil: Beidh Joe á thórramh i dTeach Tórraimh Uí Fhlaithearta, Ascaill na Mumhan, Gaillimh (H91 V1K8), ó 3.00i.n. go dtí 5:00i.n. Ina dhiaidh sin tabharfar é go Ros an Mhíl don bhád farantóireachta ag 6.30 i.n.

Dé hAoine, 24ú Iúil: Léifear aifreann na sochraide do Joe ag 12.30i.n i Séipéal Eoghanachta agus tar éis an Aifrinn cuirfear é i Reilig Chill Mhurbhaigh, taobh lena bhean chéile, Maura.

Le cheile arís

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-amacha dilse.

‘Fágann an bás crá Croí nach feidir le duine ar bith a leigheas, fágann grá cuimhe nach féidir le duine ar bith éa ghoid’.

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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.

Date Published:

Tuesday 21st July 2026

Date of Death:

Sunday 19th July 2026

Funeral arrangements by O'Flaherty Funeral Directors Ltd.

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