Michael Kelly

It is with deep sadness that Michael’s family share the news of his sudden death on the feast of the Rosary in the arms of his family on Wednesday evening, 7th October, 2026. Michael would be the first to say a very sincere thank you to the paramedics, the A&E staff and ICU staff in Galway University Hospital who were so compassionate and caring which gave his family comfort during this terrible time.

Bereaved by his wife Mary, daughter Adrianne, sons Kyle and Evan, son-in-law Ryan, daughter-in-law Aracely, by his most beloved grandchildren Zara and Cillian, the wider family and friends, especially his best friend Tom McGowan, colleagues and students at ATU.

I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,

And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow,

Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings;

There midnight’s all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow,

And evening full of the linnet’s wings.

I will arise and go now, for always night and day

I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore;

(Taken from 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree' Poem by William Butler Yeats)

Funeral Arrangements

Over the next few days, the family homes will be private at all times.

Tuesday, 13th October 2026

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Michael at 11 a.m. on arrival at the Church of Christ the King, Salthill. Private Cremation to follow at Shannon Crematorium at 3 p.m.

Salthill Parish Webcam: https://mcn.live/Camera/christ-the-king-church-salthill

No Flowers please. If you would like to remember Michael in some way, please consider a memorial donation to Croí. Thank you.

Date Published:

Saturday 10th October 2026

Date of Death:

Wednesday 7th October 2026