Michael (Mick) Finnerty

On Monday, 9th November 2026, in his 81st year Mick died peacefully, surrounded by family, in the wonderful care of the staff at Galway Hospice.

Pre-deceased by his parents Tom and Delia, sister Úna and brother Tomsie.

Dearly loved and very sadly missed by his adoring family; his wife of 49 years Delia, daughter Geraldine and sons Gary, Alan and Mike, sons-in-law Bill and Nick, daughters-in-law Jo and Marita, and his seven adored grandchildren of whom he cherished dearly; Lisa, Jack, Tom, Oisín, Aoife, Richard and Cormac.

Fondly remembered and mourned also by his brother Paddy, the extended Finnerty family, neighbours and friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis

Rest in peace

Funeral arrangements

Wednesday, 11th November : Mick will lie in repose at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91V1K8) from 5pm - 6:30pm.

Thursday, 12th November : Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Mick on arrival at the Church of St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra (H91 W0H4) at 11am. Following Mass, he will be laid to rest in Rahoon Cemetery.

Livestreaming : This Mass will be livestreamed here

Family flowers only please

Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made in memory of Mick to Galway Hopsice.

Date Published:

Monday 9th November 2026

Date of Death:

Monday 9th November 2026