Mary O'Rourke
Funeral Notice
In the early hours of Thursday, 5th November 2026, Mary slipped away peacefully and unexpectedly in the comfort of her home.
Dearly beloved daughter of the late Kevin and Margaret and sister of the late Lorcán and Brian.
Deeply loved by her siblings Fr. Caoimhín S.J., Fran, Gerard, Seán and Anne, her sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, by her aunt Carmel O'Sullivan (California), nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, all of whom she was immensely proud.
She will be fondly remembered by all the extended O'Rourke family, her relatives and friends who were familiar with her beautiful writing, poetry and music.
To honour a beautiful life, is to carry its joy in our hearts
“ I líontaibh Dé go gcastar sinn ”
Funeral Arrangements
Monday, 9th November: Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Home, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91 V1K8) from 6pm. - 7:30pm.
Tuesday, 10th November: Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Mary on arrival at Galway Cathedral at 12 noon. Following Mass she will be laid to rest with her parents in Rahoon Cemetery.
Livestreaming: This Mass will be livestreamed here.
Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made in memory of Mary to:
St. Josephs Special School, Moyola Lane, Thomas Hynes Road, Galway.
Contact : 091 521895
Charity Number : 20140182
Date Published:
Saturday 7th November 2026
Date of Death:
Thursday 5th November 2026
Funeral arrangements by O'Flaherty Funeral Directors Ltd.
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