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Martin Connolly

Published 10/8/2026
Died 9/8/2026
Ballybrit, Galway, Ballybrit

Funeral Notice

Ballybrit, Galway and formerly

Derryrush, Rosmuc.

Martin passed away peacefully at University Hospital Galway, in the wonderful care of the staff of the Claddagh Ward, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Caroline and much loved father of Aaron and Kevin. Deeply mourned and sadly missed by his wife and sons, brothers Colman and Michael, sister Barbara, Kevin's wife Yasmeen, sisters-in-law Susan, Noreena and Cathy, the extended Connolly and Gill family, neighbours and many friends.

Ní bheidh a leithéid aris ann

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Martin to the Galway Hospice Foundation.

Funeral Arrangements:

Wednesday 12th August, 2026.

Martin will lie in Repose at Áras Naofa within the grounds of the Church of St. Oliver Plunkett, Renmore from 5.00 p.m. with Removal at 6.30 p.m. to the adjacent Church.

Thursday 13th August, 2026.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Martin at 11.00 a.m. and following Mass he will be laid to rest in Bohermore cemetery.

Date Published:

Monday 10th August 2026

Date of Death:

Sunday 9th August 2026

Funeral arrangements by O'Flaherty Funeral Directors Ltd.

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