On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Paddy, much loved and adored father, grandfather and friend ended his life’s journey surrounded by his family at Galway University Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Della and by his siblings, Mattie, Pete, Mick, Jim, Tom, Vincent, Ciss and Peg.
Deeply loved and mourned by his sons Gerry, Padhraic and daughter Ruth, son-in-law Derek, daughter-in-law Caitriona, grandchildren Kelly, Nicole, Gerry, Emily, Harry and Darragh. Sadly missed also by his nephews and nieces, relatives and friends.
Fold him O Jesus in thine arms
and let him henceforth be a messenger of love
between our human hearts and thee
Rest in peace
Funeral Arrangements
Monday, St. Patrick’s Day, 2025 - Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, (H91 V1K8) from 5 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Paddy on arrival at The Franciscan Abbey Church, St. Francis Street at 10.30 a.m. Following Mass he will be laid to rest in Terryland cemetery, Castlelawn.
Book of Condolence: Messages of sympathy may be left in the Condolence section below. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.
Live Streaming of Mass is not available in the Franciscan Abbey.
