Donie enjoyed 87 happy years before he passed away peacefully, surrounded by his beloved wife Mary and dearly loved children Elaine, Martin, Donal and Gerard in St Patrick’s Ward, University Hospital Galway on Friday 15th May 2026.<\/p>\n
Predeceased by his parents John and Eileen, brother Tom, beloved sister Mary and brother-in-law Peter Murphy, grandniece Katie Murphy, sister-in-law Ann Cannon and by his infant daughter Elaine-Olivia.<\/p>\n
He will be deeply missed by his devoted wife and adoring children, daughters-in-law Orla and Siobh\u00e1n, son-in-law Eduardo, grandchildren Salvador, Carolina, Charlie, Lucy, Isobel and Henry, by his only niece Maria, nephews Joe, Paul and Peter Murphy and godson Cillian Murphy, and many family and friends.<\/p>\n
\u2018Suaimhneas s\u00edora\u00ed d\u00e1 anam\u2019<\/p>\n
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Funeral Arrangements<\/p>\n
Tuesday 19th May 2026<\/p>\n
Donie will lie in Repose at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue (H91 V1K8) from 5.00 p.m. Removal at 6.30 p.m. to the Augustinian Church. Eircode H91 W6H3<\/p>\n
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Wednesday, 20th May 2026<\/p>\n
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Donie at the Augustinian Church H91 W6H3 at the Mass of Our Lady of Good Counsel at 11.00 a.m. and following Mass, he will be laid to rest with his loved ones in the new cemetery, Bohemore. Live streaming is not available in this Church. <\/p>\n
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