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Mary O'Malley (née Hickey)

Published 29/5/2026
Died 26/5/2026
Newcastle, Galway, Newcastle

Funeral Notice

Formerly of St. John’s Terrace

Henry Street

Mary, died very peacefully at home, with her sons, daughters, and family by her side. She is the adored mother of George, Margaret, Jimmy, Tommy, Karen, Peter, Kevin and Mary and a very proud grandmother and great grandmother. She will be deeply missed and mourned by all her family: her children, sons-in-law Ian and Thomas and daughters-in-law Marion and Kelly (New York), grandchildren and great grand children, by her brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours, and friends. Predeceased by family members and reunited with her beloved husband, George.

St. Thérèse,

Mary always believed as you did

in God’s great love for her,

So that she might imitate your “Little Way” each day.

And she did.

Rest In Peace Mary, your work is done

Funeral Arrangements

Sunday, 31st May 2026

Mary will lie in Repose at the O'Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue (H91 V1K8) from 4.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Monday, 1st June 2026

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Mary on arrival at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Seamus Quirke Road at 11 a.m. and following Mass she will be laid to rest in Rahoon cemetery. Live streaming link: https://mcn.live/Camera/catholic-church-of-the-sacred-heart

Floral tributes are welcome at the funeral, or, if you prefer, please consider a memorial donation to Galway Simon. Link https://galwaysimon.ie/donate/

The Online book of condolence is available below for messages of sympathy or to share a memory.

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Parking Information at the funeral Parlour

Please approach the funeral parlour entrance on foot from Fr. Burke Park. Street parking may be available on Fr. Griffin Road, within the Claddagh, on Henry Street, Sea Road, The Crescent and Dr. Colohan Road.

Car Parks within walking distance of the parlour: The Claddagh Church, Spanish Arch and Mill Street which is adjacent to the Garda Station.

There is limited space for the immediate members of Mary’s family within the grounds of the funeral parlour. Some space is reserved for guests with mobility needs.

Date Published:

Thursday 28th May 2026

Date of Death:

Tuesday 26th May 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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