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Mary Kavanagh (née Bourke)

Published 19/6/2026
Died 18/6/2026
Galway City, Galway, Galway City

Funeral Notice

Formerly Ahascragh, Co. Galway

In the early hours of Thursday, 18 June 2026, Mary died peacefully, surrounded by her family in the wonderful care of the staff and her dear friend and carer Janet Franklin at St. Mary's Nursing Home.

Pre-deceased by her husband Des in January 2026 and their beloved son Rory in 1996.

Deeply mourned and very sadly missed by her family; sons Ronan and Conal, daughters-in-law Liz and Laura and her six grandchildren Anna, Tom, Eve, Ryan, Callum and Charlie, the extended family, neighbours and friends.

Together again,

May they rest in peace

Funeral Arrangements:

Sunday, 21 June : Mary will repose at her home in Roslin, Taylors Hill (H91 NX6F) from 5pm. - 7pm.

Monday, 22 June : Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Mary at 11am. on arrival at St. Josephs Church, Presentation Road. Following Mass, she will be laid to rest with Des and Rory in Rahoon Cemetery.

Livestreaming of the Mass is available here : https://mcn.live/Camera/st-josephs-church-galway

Date Published:

Thursday 18th June 2026

Date of Death:

Thursday 18th June 2026

Funeral arrangements by O'Flaherty Funeral Directors Ltd.

Messages of sympathy may be left for the family in the condolence section on RIP.ie below

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