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Frances O'Kirwan (nee Collins),

The Glebe, Ballina and formerly of Rathnamagh, Crossmolina, Co. Mayo (23rd March 2023) - peacefully in the loving care of the staff at St. Augustine’s Nursing Unit, Ballina.

Frances, predeceased by her husband Chris, her parents Mary & Pat Collins & Fr. Sean Durkan whom she served as housekeeper dedicated and loyal until his death in 2012.

Mourned by the O’Kirwan family, her cousins and extended family and many good friends.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Reposing at McGowan's Funeral Home, Ballina on Saturday evening from 4.30pm with removal at 5.45pm to St. Muredach's Cathedral, Ballina.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday morning at 11:30am followed by burial in Crossmolina new Cemetery.

Frances's Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.ballinaparish.org

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Phil & Adrian Corcoran The Glebe
Our deepest sympathy to family and friends of Frances...may she rest in peace
John and Margaret Harrison, Ballina.
Deepest sympathy. May she rest in peace.
Philip & Katie (Keane) Keaveney
Sincere sympathy to all the O' Kirwan and Collins families and extended family on the death of Frances. May she rest in peace
Jarlath Munnelly
Sympathies to all of Frances’s family and friends on her passing. May she rest in peace.
Seamus Gaffney Foxford
Sincere sympathy to Frances' family on her passing. May she rest in peace.
Fr Michael Reilly
Sincere sympathy to all of Frances family and friends on her death.May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.
Vincent McMahon
Rest in peace Frances and may all who mourn you passing be comforted.
Kevin n Nuala Glynn
Sincere sympathy to Frances s, relations neighbours n many friends. May she rest in peace.
Joe & Brenda Clarke
Deepest sympathy to the Families on the death of Frances Fond memories of Frances and Fr. Sean R.I.P.
John & Valerie Gallagher
Our Deepest Sympathy to all the O'Kirwan Family, Rouse Family, Collins Family and the many friends of Frances on her passing. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Eimear Thornton
Sincere sympathy to all of Frances' family on her passing. She was a lovely neighbour. May she rest in peace.
Pakie &Agnes Browne.
Sincere sympathies to the O,kirwan Collins and extended families on the sad passing of Frances great memories of her when she lived be side us in Marian crescent. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Tommy and Angela Mc Hale and family, Fairfield, Moygownagh,
Sincere sympathy to the O'Kirwan and Collins families on the sad passing of Frances, May her gentle soul rest in peace,
John Joe, Mary Naughton.
Sincere sympathy to the O'Kirwan and Collins family on the passing of Frances ,may her gentle soul rest in peace.
McDermotts Rathnamaugh
Sincere sympathy to all herFamily and friends.
May she rest in peace.
PJ Judge & Family.
Sincere Sympathy to the O'Kirwan, Collins and Extended Family on the sad passing of Frances. May she rest in peace.
Shirley Feeney St Augustines
Sympathy to Frances family and all her caring friends who were regular visitors.
She was a quirky character and brought much laughter the place
RIP Frances
Seamus and Margaret Connolly Castleconnor
Deepest sympathy to the O Kirwin and Collins families on the sad passing of Frances , a lovely lady loved to chat and catch up , may her kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
Noelle Harte, Dromore West, Sligo
Sympathy to cousins and relatives on the death of Frances. My mother knew her parents Pat and Mary Collins. May her soul rest in peace.
Terry and Mary Reilly
Sorry to hear of Frankie's passing. Condolences to family connections. RIP.
Jack Dempsey and family
Deepest sympathy to the O'Kirwan family on the passing of Frances. She was a very special lady and will be missed. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Val Baynes & Dawn Glynn, The Glebe
So sorry to hear of the passing of Frances. She was a lovely neighbour. R.I.P.
Martin and Patricia reape dromore west
Our deepest sympathies to frances family. On sad passing a lovely lady rip
Sr Nancy Clarke
Prayers and sympathy for all the relatives and friends of Frances at this time of her death. Condolences to all the Collins and O’Kirwan relatives, her neighbours and loyal friends. May she now rest in eternal peace.
Michael, Mary, Karen and Martin Boyd
So sad to hear of Frances passing, Deepest sympathy to Frances family and cousins. Great memories of the visits and chats and laughs we had with her. Lovely lady. May Frances gentle soul rest in peace
Dorothy & Anthony Maye
Sincere Sympathy to Frances family and friends will miss the chats may she rest in peace.
Mickie & mai Cawley
Sincear condolances yo all to all Francies family & friends Rest in peace
Annette Mc Grath and family
Sincere condolences to the O' Kirwan family and her many close friends especially my mum Martina who were friends since childhood. Many a gud story was told and laugh we had. May her gentle soul Rest in peace.
Joan gleeson. The glebe
Sincere sympathy to the O'Kirwan family and friends on the sad passing of Frances.May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Liam and Ann mcHale
Condolences to all the family and dear friends on the sad passing of Frances lovely memories from the past may her kind and gentle soul rest in peace
Martina mc grath (ballina)
It is with deep sadness I send my condolences to the kirwan and Collins families on the sad passing of Frances. I have many many memories of our school days together and many a good laugh all through the years.i will deeply miss her, may she rest in peace. Xx
Margaret & Joe Slater
So sorry to here of the death of Frances great memories rest in peace Franies ,
Josephine and paddy Nallon
Sincere sympathy to the O Kirwan family and friends of Frances. May she rest in peace
Mary O'Malley Weir
Sincere condolences to the O'Kirwan family, her cousins and many friends on Frances passing.I have so many fond memories of her, and she was so much fun.May her gentle soul rest in peace .
MARY MARTIN
Sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Frances on her sad passing. May her gentle soul rest in peace
Frank Mulvihill & Family
Sincere condolences on the passing of Frances who was a lady, may her gentle soul rest in peace
FidelmaOboyle
sincere sympathy to Francis s family Have fonf memories of her visiting my aunt mary with Fr Sean .May.her kind soul.rest in peace
Martin & Carmel Naughton
Our deepest sympathies to all Francies family and cousins on the very sad passing of a lovely lady, with whom we enjoyed manys a chat and visit over the years , rest in.peace now dear Frances with all thats gone before you..
Maureen Raftery
Sincere sympathy to the O'Kirwan family on the sad passing of Frances. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Francis O'Dowd (Fr.)
To the family and friends of the late Frances O'Kirwan nee Collins R.I.P. I wish to offer my condolence on her passing and pray that she has now entered the house of our eternal 'Father', joining our love one's who have gone on before us forever proclaiming the glory of God.
John Joe and Mary Cullen
Sincere sympathy to the O'Kirwan family and to all her relations and many friends on the death of Frances. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Carmel and Johnny Mc Nally and family.
We are sad to hear of Frances' s death. Our sympathy to her cousins and her good neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Norrie Mc Hale ( Sr)
Sincere sympathy to Frances' s cousins and her good friends at this sad time. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.
Noel. AndMajella Coleman
Deepest sympathy on the death of Frances May She Rest In Peace
Cllr. Annie May Reape
Deepest sympathy to the OKirwan family on the sad passing of Frances … A lovly friendly Lady. RIP
John and Nuala Gallagher Ballina
Sorry to hear of France's death may her gentle sole rest in peace .
Gerard & Eleanor Moran
Deepest sympathy to the O' Kirwan family on the death of Frances. May she rest in peace.
Breege OHara St. Augustine’s
Deepest condolences to all the O’Kirwan families on the passing of Frances. May she rest in peace.
Gerry & Olive O’Donnell
Deepest sympathy to Frances family and her devoted close friends . A special lady who we shared special times with. May she be rewarded with a special place with the Lord and those gone before her Rest in Peace Frances
Sally Rogan
Sincere condolences to Eileen, Kieran and family on the passing of Frances.
Rest in peace Frances.
Mary lavelle attymass
Deepest sympathy to the kirwin and Collins family's on the passing of frances
Mary & Tony Cullen Rathnamaugh Crossmolina
Sorry to hear of Francie death many good chat we had rest in peace dear Francie R I P
Ciaran and Anne Glacken
Sincere sympathies to the family and friends on the passing of Frances. May she Rest in peace.
Mary Lynn.
Deepest sympathy to O ' Kirwan family and relations on the sad passing of Frances.
A lovely lady.
May her gentle and kind soul rest in peace with all who have gone before her.
Ashling Murray
So sorry to hear of the passing of Frances. May she Rest In Peace.
Thornton Family,Station Road Foxford
So sad to read of death of Frances. May she rest in peace.
Brendan Lynott & family, Crossmolina
Sincere condolences to the O'Kirwan family & her many friends on Frances passing, we have many fond memories of her over visiting the years with her good friend & our Auntie Martina.
May her kind & gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Eddie & Bernie Naughton Castleconnor
Deepest sympathy to the O'Kirwan family and friends on the death of Francis. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Sabrina and John Howley and family
So sorry to hear of the passing of Frances, many the good laugh we had,may she rest in peace
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