Michael O'Neill
Gaelcarraig Park, Newcastle, Galway City, and formerly of St. Dominick's Road, The Claddagh, Galway City
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Michael passed away peacefully at University Hospital Galway on Wednesday, 15th July 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his beloved wife, Kathleen; his son, Derek; his daughter, Sandra; his parents, Mary and Joseph; and his brother, Peter.
Michael will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sons, Joe, Michael, Dara and Keith; his daughters, Geraldine and Audrey; his daughters-in-law, Valerie, Laura and Natalia; Michael Jnr’s partner, Fiona; his cherished grandchildren, Evan, Derek, Jamie, Katie, Stephanie, Rachael, Leah, Keith, Harry, Charlie, Cillian, Honorah and Maggie; his adored great-granddaughter, Ríona; his brothers and sisters, Robert, Martin, Francis, Gerard, Ann, Margaret and Josephine; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; his nieces and nephews; his extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
"Here's a toast to you, Claddagh, at the foot of Fairhill."
May He Rest in Peace
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Funeral Arrangements
Friday, 17th July 2026
Reposing in St. Pio's Room, adjoining the Sacred Heart Church, Seamus Quirke Road, from 5.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. Please note that there will be no removal to the church following the reposal.
Saturday, 18th July 2026
Michael will arrive at the Sacred Heart Church, Seamus Quirke Road, for Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m.
Following Mass, he will be laid to rest alongside his beloved wife, Kathleen, and daughter, Sandra, in Rahoon Cemetery.
Livestream link for Mass: https://mcn.live/Camera/catholic-church-of-the-sacred-heart
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, may be made in Michael's memory to the RNLI.
Michael's family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all those who cared for him throughout his illness, especially the nurses and staff of the Acute Medical Unit and St. Teresa's Ward at University Hospital Galway, who showed such kindness, compassion and dedicated care.
The O'Neill family would also like to sincerely thank the staff of Claddagh Medical Centre and Go West Pharmacy for their unwavering care and support.
The family would like to thank everyone for their kindness, support and prayers during this difficult time. An online Book of Condolence is available below for those who wish to leave a message of sympathy and support.
