The death has occurred of Mary O’Rourke, Newcastle, Galway<\/p>\n
In the early hours of Thursday, 5th November 2026, Mary slipped away peacefully and unexpectedly in the comfort of her home.<\/p>\n
Dearly beloved daughter of the late Kevin and Margaret and sister of the late Lorc\u00e1n and Brian.<\/p>\n
Deeply loved by her siblings Fr. Caoimh\u00edn S.J., Fran, Gerard, Se\u00e1n and Anne, her sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, by her nephews and nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, all of whom she was immensely proud.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
To honour a beautiful life, is to carry its joy in our hearts<\/p>\n
\u201c I l\u00edontaibh D\u00e9 go gcastar sinn \u201d<\/p>\n
Funeral Arrangements<\/p>\n
Monday, 9th November: Reposing at the O\u2019Flaherty Funeral Home, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91 V1K8) from 6pm. – 7:30pm.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Livestreaming: This Mass will be livestreamed here.<\/p>\n
Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made in memory of Mary to:<\/p>\n
St. Josephs Special School, Moyola Lane, Thomas Hynes Road, Galway.<\/p>\n
Contact : 091 521895<\/p>\n
Charity Number : 20140182<\/p>\n
Book of Condolence : Messages of sympathy may be left for the family in the condolence section below. Thank you for your thoughtfulness at this time.<\/p>\n