Philomena Higgins (née Conneely)

Formerly of Lettermore, Co. Galway

Philomena passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 1st November 2026. Deeply loved and mourned by her devoted husband Vincent, and by her nieces and nephews Mary A., Breandán, Claire and Seán Óg and by their families, by her brothers-in-law Christy and Jarlath, cousins, the extended Higgins and Conneely families and friends. Predeceased by her parents Tom and Agnes and by her sisters Mary, Bridie and Kathleen and brothers John and Tommy (An Leic Leitir Móir), and nephew Jarlath.

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Funeral Arrangements

Tuesday, 3rd November 2026 Philomena will lie in Repose at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, H91V1K8 from 5 p.m., with Removal at 6.30 p.m. to the Church of Christ the King, Salthill.

Wednesday, 4th November 2026 Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Philomena at 11 a.m. and following Mass she will be laid to rest in Rahoon cemetery.

Live-streaming link for Mass: https://salthillparish.ie/ or https://mcn.live/Camera/christ-the-king-church-salthill

If you would like to leave a message of sympathy for Vincent and family please find the online book of condolences below. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

Entrance to the funeral parlour Please approach the parlour on foot from Fr. Burke Park. The entrance itself is on a driveway off Munster Avenue.

The nearest bust stop is on Fr. Griffin Road - Bus Éireann route 401

Parking is limited on Munster Avenue and avoid if possible. Street parking on Fr. Griffin Road, Sea Road, Henry Street, The Crescent, Dr. Colohan Road.

Car Parks nearby include The Bish, Spanish Arch, Claddagh Chyrch and Mill Street.

Date Published:

Monday 2nd November 2026

Date of Death:

Sunday 1st November 2026