John Duggan

John passed away peacefully on the feast day of the Holy Rosary, Wednesday, 7th October 2026 with his dearly loved wife Ann and their family by his side, following a short stay in the wonderful care of the staff at Castlegar Nursing Home where he was looked after with kindness and compassion at all times. Predeceased by his parents Bill and Evelyn and by his sister Kathleen and grandson baby Seán.

Deeply mourned by his loving wife Ann, children Evelyn, Fiona, Liam, Caitríona, Orla, Seán, Ann-Marie, Francis and Joseph, daughters and sons-in-law, Fiona, Alan. Paul, Shane, Emma, Daniel. grandchildren Clare-Marie, Joanne, William, Rachel, Daniel, Jack, Nathan, Gemma, Mark, Feidhlim, Tomás, Matthew, Luke, Anna, Sarah, Adam and Oisín. Sadly missed also by his sisters Mary, Ann, Effie and Phil, brother Tom, the extended Duggan and Cummins family, neighbours and many friends including the friendship and professional support from Dr. Adrian and Dr. Fidelma who cared for John and the family so well.

A much-loved husband, father and grandfather,

who will be remembered with great affection by all who knew him

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Funeral Arrangements

Friday, 9th October, 2026 John will lie in repose at ‘Áras Naofa’ within the grounds of the Parish Church of St. Oliver Plunkett, Renmore (H91 YV52) from 5 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.

Saturday, 10th October, 2026

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for John at 11 a.m. at the Parish Church of St. Oliver Plunkett, Renmore (H91 YV52) on arrival. Following Mass he will be laid to rest in Rinville cemetery, Oranmore.

'My soul to soar forever more

above you, Galway Bay'

Live stream link for Mass:

https://mcn.live/Camera/st-oliver-plunkett-renmore-galway

Please find the online condolence book below to leave a message. If you need assistance, please ask O’Flaherty’s staff to help you.

Memorial donations if you wish will be gratefully received by the Galway Lions Club https://www.idonate.ie/cause/galwaylions

and the Galway Hospice, two charities dear to him.

Date Published:

Thursday 8th October 2026

Date of Death:

Wednesday 7th October 2026