Michael James Corrigan, Derreens, Achill, Co. Mayo

Details: Published: Wednesday, 04 September 2024 23:58

Michael James Corrigan,

Derreens, Achill, Co. Mayo - peacefully after a long illness bravely borne at Galway University Hospital on Tuesday 3^rd September 2024 - surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Pat and Theresa and his sister Breege Ann Donnelly.

He will be deeply mourned by his sister Mary (Sweeney) and brother Tommie, his brother-in-law Declan and sister-in-law Marian, nieces Lucinda, Tara, Derina, Sonia and Olivia, his nephews Emmet, Andrew and Shane.

He will be fondly missed by his extended family, many neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

He also leaves behind his beloved dog Toby.

May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Reposing in Lavelle’s Funeral Home, Cashel, Achill Island (F28 YOH9) on Friday evening, 6^th September from 6pm until 8pm.

Funeral Home will be open on Saturday morning at 11am for viewing with removal at 12 noon to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Derreens for Requiem Mass at 1pm with burial afterwards in Glencoe cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be live-streamed on the Kildownet Facebook page.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Galway Hospice https://galwayhospice.ie/donate/

or Mayo Hospice https://www.hospice.ie/donations/donate-online/

The family appreciate your support at this difficult time and those of you who wish to leave a message of support can do so using the condolence link below.

Hughie & Anne McGinty, Springvale 26 days 19 hours

Our deepest sympathy to all Michael James family on his passing. May he Rest in Peace

Gerald, Jacqueline & Nora Dever, Saula 27 days 2 hours

Deepest sympathy to the Corrigan family on your sad loss. May Michael James rest in peace.

Michael Ring TD 27 days 2 hours

Deepest sympathy to the Corrigan family on the death of Michael James.
May he rest in peace.

Frank and Anne (Gallagher )Chambers, Newport. 27 days 3 hours

Sincere sympathy to all of the family on the passing of Michael James. May his gentle soul rest in peace .

Anita Gallagher, Askill, Achill 27 days 4 hours

Sincere condolences to the Corrigan Family, friends and neighbours of Michael James. He was friendly and jovial to meet and ready for a chat. May his soul rest eternally in peace.

Michael and Mae Holmes Tiernaur 27 days 4 hours

Our condolence to all the Corrigan families on the sad passing of Michael James a lovely man always full of chat and so helpful May his gentle soul Rest In Peace

Tom/ Mary Patten. Newport. 27 days 5 hours

Sincere condolences to all Corrigan family and extended families, on the death of Michael James. May he rest in peace.

Des Kilbane Askill 27 days 6 hours

Deepest sympathy to all Michaels family. May he rest in peace

John and Catherine Fadian & Family. Crumpawn 27 days 8 hours

Deepest sympathy to all michael James family. A true gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

The Duggan family, Ashleam 27 days 8 hours

Condolences to all the family on the passing of Michael James, may Michael James Rest In Peace amen.

Anthony Mick & Anastasia McNamara 27 days 10 hours

Our sincere sympathy to the Corrigan family on the very sad passing of Michael James, May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace. He was always fun to meet with a kind heart and help for everyone. He will be missed around Dereens and Achill.

Ian & Maria Sweeney 27 days 16 hours

Sincere condolences to all of Michael James's family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Michael and Mary Grealis Mulranny 27 days 16 hours

Deepest sympathy to the Corrigan Family on the Passing Of Michael James A Gentleman
May He Rest in Peace

Micheál Joyce 27 days 21 hours

Deepest sympathy to all of Michael James's family and friends - a true man of the people and for his community. Hopefully Toby does not miss him too much. Rest in peace Michael James.

John Kilbane Ashleam 27 days 21 hours

Deepest Sympathy to all the Family May Michael James Rest In Peace

Dan, Rachel Fadian & family 27 days 22 hours

Condolences to the Corrigan family on your sad loss, may Michael James rest in peace

Damien & Julie Quinn Tonragee 27 days 22 hours

Deepest sympathy to the Corrigan family on the sad loss of Michael James. May he rest in peace.

Mary Ann &Cormac Sweeney 27 days 23 hours

Sincere sympathy to you Mary Tommie Joe Cindy and extended family on the loss of Micheal James . A True Gentleman always very friendly and chatty . He will be missed very much may his kind soul rest in peace .🙏

Eamonn & Mary Kilbane, Cashel & Yorkshire 28 days

Our sincere sympathy to all the family of Michael James. We are very sorry for your loss.

Paraic and Ann Sweeney. 28 days

Deepest sympathy to Mary, Tommie and all the family on the death of Michael James. May he rest in peace.

The Madden Family Askill 28 days

Deepest sympathy on the sad loss of Michael James, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael Joyce, Currane. 28 days 1 hour

Sincere sympathy to the Corrigan family and Kildownet community on the death of Michael James. He was always good fun to meet. May he Rest on Peace.

John and Mary O Keeffe Cloughmore 28 days 1 hour

Deepest sympathy to Mary and Declan, to Tommy and Marian, and to all Michael's nieces and nephews, and to all his relatives and many friends.

Mc Nea family Tonragee 28 days 2 hours

Deepest sympathies to Michael James’ family, extended family and friends. Such a gentleman, he will be sorely missed. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Owen and Judy Duggan, Bleanaskill and Islandeady 28 days 2 hours

Sorry to hear of the passing of our friend Micheal James.

Sincere sympathy to Mary and Declan, Tommie and Marian, Cindy , Tara, Derina, Sonia, Olivia, Emmet, Andrew and Shane on the sad passing.
May his kind gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Sheila Seamus Cafferkey. Sraheens 28 days 2 hours

Deepest Sympathy to Corrigan Families on the passing off Micheal James may. His soul rest in peace

Irvin and Bridie Moran 28 days 2 hours

Deepest sympathy to all the family.Rest in peace.

Jim and Bridgie Corrigan, Achill Sound. 28 days 3 hours

Sincere sympathy to all the Corrigan family at this sad time,may his soul rest in peace.

Kilbane and O Malley families Cloughmore and Pollagh 28 days 3 hours

Our deepest sympathy to all Michael James family, friends and neighbours on his very sad passing,may his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael and Breege Kilbane Dooega 28 days 3 hours

Sincere sympathy to all of Michael James Family. Friends and neighbours. He was a great character. Rest up now Michael J.

Grace McNulty Askill 28 days 4 hours

Sincere Sympathy to all the family's on your sad loss may his gentle soul Rest In Peace 🙏

Paddy McNea 28 days 5 hours

Deepest condolences to the Corrigan family on the sad passing of Michael James. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Paul & Mary McLoughlin Achill Sound 28 days 5 hours

Deepest sympathy to the Corrigan family on the death of Michael James. May he rest in peace

Adrian, Frances & Catherine Mc Nulty, Saula 28 days 6 hours

Deepest condolences to all the family on the passing of Michael James. May he rest in peace.

Fergal gallagher verona achill 28 days 6 hours

Very sorry to hear of Michael James passing ,
my deepest sympathies to the family
may he rest in peace

Manus T. and Eileen 28 days 6 hours

Deepest sympathy to the Corrigan family on the sad passing of Michael James. May he Rest In Peace.

Manus and Geraldine O'Donnell,Glanmire Cork. 28 days 6 hours

Sincere sympathy Mary, Tommie and the extended Corrigan family on the death of Michael James, a gentleman,it brings back memories of football and travelling to Big Tom in Salthill, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Fr. Ger Burns 28 days 7 hours

My sympathies to Michael James’s family and the Kildownet community. Have lovely memories of him and you always left his company with a smile. May he rest in peace

Maura Needham.Achill Sound 28 days 7 hours

RIP Michael a lovely helpful man

Kieran and Nora Sweeney 28 days 7 hours

Sincere sympathy to Mary and Declan, Tommie and Marian, Lucinda, Tara, Derina, Sonia, Olivia, Emmet, Andrew and Shane on the sad passing of Michael James. May his kind gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Gerard and Jacqueline McNulty Cashel 28 days 7 hours

Deepest sympathy to all the Corrigan families may his gentle soul rest in peace

Philip Mc Nulty 28 days 7 hours

Sincerest sympathy to all the family on the passing of Michael James. May He Rest in Peace.

Micheál & Mary T McNamara 28 days 8 hours

Deepest sympathy. Rest in Peace Michael James.

Martin and Lorna ODONNELL 28 days 9 hours

Sincere Sympathy to all the family of Michael James may Michael rest in peace

Ann Maire & Dermot Deegan 28 days 9 hours

So sad to say goodbye to a great neighbour & friend Michael James. Sincere condolences to Mary, Tommy Joe, Cindy and all extended family and friends. Rest in peace now.

Maire Lavelle, Dooega 28 days 12 hours

Sincere sympathy to all his family , friends and neighbours on the sad news of Michael James. May he rest in peace.

Patrick F Gallagher, Currane. 28 days 16 hours

Sincere sympathy to the Corrigan family, neighbours and friends of Michael James. May he Rest in Peace.

Mary And Michael Cafferkey Mulranny. 28 days 17 hours

Deepest Sympathy To All The Family.
Rest In Peace Michael James.

Michael j. And mary vesey. 28 days 18 hours

Sincere sympathy to michael james family,freinds and neighbours on his passing,may he rest in peace.

Michael & Helen Kilbane & Family Gobfada Saula 28 days 19 hours

Condolences to all his family and friends
A true gentleman. . May he rest in peace

Mary Connor and family Tonragee 28 days 19 hours

Deepest sympathy to all the Corrigan. Family may hè rest in peace 🙏

Neil and Mary Lynchehaun 28 days 19 hours

Sincere sympathy to Michael James, family and friends.He was a man you would Always love to meet.Will be missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace.

Ellen and Thomas Mullen Dooega 28 days 19 hours

Deepest sympathy to the Corrigan and extended families on the sad passing of Michael James. May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Mary B Gallagher Bunnacurry 28 days 20 hours

Deepest sympathy to the Corrigan family on the passing of Michael James. Rest in peace Michael James

Paddy, Maria Kilbane &Family. 28 days 20 hours

Deepest sympathy to the Corrigan and Sweeney family, relatives and neighbours of Michael James,Rest In Peace Michael James 🙏.

Thomas & Bridgie Moran & family, Springvale 28 days 20 hours

Our sincere condolences to the Corrigan family on the sad passing of Michael James
May he rest in peace.

John & Marian Weir. Dooagh 28 days 21 hours

Sincere Condolences to all Michael James Family , Friends & Neibours at this sad time of his Passing. May his gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

P. English. Cashel 28 days 21 hours

Deep sympathy to all the Family. May Michael's gentle soul Rest in Peace

John and Marian Mc Loughlin Crossmolina 28 days 21 hours

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Tommy Joe, Declan and all the Corrigan and Sweeney families on the sad passing of Michael James. Michael J. Will be missed by all the Kildownet community as he was a kind, helpful man in the community all his life. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.

Mick and Liz dever 28 days 21 hours

Deepest sympathy to Michael James’s family on his sad passing rest in peace

Pat and Mandy O'Malley, Ashleam and Westport 28 days 21 hours

Sincere sympathy to Michael James's family and his many, many friends. Michael was an absolute gentleman. Always smiling. Rest in peace Michael.

Lorretta and Joe Garrett, Ashleam and Ballina 28 days 21 hours

Deepest sympathy to all Michael's family. Rest in Peace Michael James.

Pat and Frances KIlcoyne, Longford 28 days 21 hours

Sincere sympathy to all the Corrigan family on the death Michael James. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Mark O'Donnell & family, Sraheens 28 days 22 hours

So sad to hear of the passing of Michael James, a real character and true gentleman, always made us feel part of the Kildownet family when we came home. Sincere condolences to his family, RIP Michael James.

Kevin &Karen Dever saula 28 days 22 hours

Deepest sympathy to all Michael's family May he rest in peace

Julia and Jeff Shuter Dooega 28 days 23 hours

Deepest Sympathy to all his family. May Michael James soul Rest in Peace Amen 🙏

Sheila Mcnamara Dooagh^ 28 days 23 hours

Deepest sympathy to Michael James^s family, may his soul rest in peace Amen .

Liam. Mary Doolan and Family. Cashel 28 days 23 hours

Sincere sympathy to all Michael James Family. Relations. Neighbours and Friends. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace

Martin and Angela McGlynn 29 days

Our deepest sympathy to the family.
May MJ's soul rest in eternal peace.

Liam and Joan Fallon Polranny Achill Sound 29 days

Deepest sympathy to Mary Tommie and extended family on Michael James's passing May Michael James rest in peace

Mary McCann & family, Cloughmore 29 days

Sincere sympathy to all Michael James’s family, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Michael James was a true gentleman he was helpful, funny and witty. He was a great community man and always so giving and generous with his time, volunteering especially with directing traffic at funerals and community events. He was ever ready for a chat leaning on the pillar at the gate with a smile, thumbs up and a wave. He enjoyed his football and I’ve some great memories of us heading to support Mayo on Christy’s bus. Michael James will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. May his kind and gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.

Tom Imelda and Tommy Vesey 29 days

Our deepest sympathy to you all may michael James rest in peace

Raymond Mc Ginty The Boreen Cashel 29 days 1 hour

Deepest sympathy to all the family at this sad time God Bless

Michael & Veronica Lavelle Meelan 29 days 2 hours

Our sincere sympathy to the family at this time may his soul rest in peace

Josie & Mary Angela McLoughlin 29 days 3 hours

Sincere sympathy to all the Corrigan family on the death Michael James
May his gentle soul rest in peace .

Anthony Sally and Lavelle Family Dooagh 29 days 4 hours

Deepest sympathy to the Corrigan and extended Family on the loss of Michael James, he will be sadly missed by all,
may his soul rest in peace.

Catherine and Gráinne Seoighthe, Polranny 29 days 4 hours

Deepest sympathy to all of Michael James's family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Micheal & Marian Mcnulty Bunnacurry. 29 days 4 hours

Sincere sympathy to Mary and Tommie also to his nieces and nephews on Micheal James's passing he was a wonderful character and a great community man,may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary Ruddy, Bunnacurry. 29 days 4 hours

Sincere sympathy to all the families of Michael James. May he rest in peace 🙏

Michael and.Breda Dooega 29 days 5 hours

Sincere sympathy to the Corrigan family on the death Michael .
May his soul rest in peace

Louise O'Connor Derreens / Dublin 29 days 6 hours

My deepest sympathy to all Michael James family and friends, such sad news to hear of his passing. Many a laugh I shared with Michael James, he was a character, a wonderful kind neighbour who wouldn't pass you by without stopping for a chat. A good-natured man and great friend to my Dad, the salt of the earth, always helping out in the village either directing traffic, digging graves or giving tourists directions! Such a huge loss. Suaimhneas síoraí dó agus leaba i measc na naomh.

Marty and Margaret Gallagher crumpaun keel 29 days 6 hours

Deepest condolences to all of Michael James family members on his sad passing may he rest in peace 🙏

Rosemary & Patrick Lynchehaun 29 days 6 hours

Sincere Condolences to Michael James's family, friends and neighbours. May he Rest in Peace

Richard Henry 29 days 6 hours

I am very sorry to hear of the sad loss of Michael James
A great character, my sincere condolences to all his family.
May he rest in peace

Thomas Moran Achill Sound 29 days 7 hours

RIP Michael James.

Padraic & Fiona Scanlon & Family Pollagh 29 days 8 hours

Our deepest sympathy to all the family on your sad loss. Thinking of you all at this very sad and difficult time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Thomas Connaughton, Breaffy. 29 days 8 hours

Deepest sympathies to Mary,Tommie,the Corrigan and extended families on the passing of Michael James.
May he Rest in Peace.

Michael Duggan & Family, Currane 29 days 8 hours

Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Michael James. To his sister Mary, brother Tommie, his brother-in-law Declan and sister-in-law Marian, nieces Lucinda, Tara, Derina, Sonia and Olivia, his nephews Emmet, Andrew and Shane.

Michael was good hearted, always had time to talk to you, supported local sports over the years with Kildownet GAA , Achill GAA, Achill Rovers Soccer, etc. Thank you for the many years of support to the Kildownet Community. May you rest in peace. Amen.

John& Siobhan Mc Loughlin Saile. 29 days 8 hours

Sincere sympathy to Michael James Family, Rest in peace Michael.

Brendan and the English Family Bunnacurry 29 days 8 hours

Sincere condolences on the passing of Michael James to the Sweeney and Corrigan family's.and extended family may his gentle soul Rest In Peace

Aiden & Elizabeth Kilbane, Dooniver 29 days 8 hours

Sincere sympathy to the family & friends of Michael James, he was a great character & a gentleman, may his soul rest in peace 🙏

Mc Nea Family Mulranny 29 days 8 hours

Deepest sympathy to all the Corrigan family and extended family on the loss of Michael James. A Gentleman. May he Rest In Peace.

Karen Cafferkey & Family, Tonragee 29 days 8 hours

Our deepest condolences to Michael James's family on his passing. Rest in peace Michael James

Ann Gallagher & Family. Askill/Leixlip 29 days 10 hours

So sorry to hear of the passing of Michael James. Our deepest condolences to all of his family at this very sad time. Rest in Perfect Peace Michael James.

Anthony McNulty Bunnacurry/Dingle 29 days 10 hours

Deepest condolences to all his family and friends. May he Rest in Peace

Michael Murray & Kathleen Davitt Sraheens 29 days 10 hours

Our deepest condolences to Michaels family , a true community man . May his gentle soul rest in peace

John and Bernadette Gallagher and Family, Cashel 29 days 11 hours

Sincere condolences to all of Michael James's family friends and relatives, a great character to meet and have a craic with will be sadly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him ,Rest in Peace.

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Michael James Corrigan, Derreens, Achill, Co. Mayo

James Patrick McGuire, Rhyl, North Wales and formerly of Dooriel, Ballycroy

Dorothy Parke nee McGreal, Riverstown, Co. Sligo and formerly of Turlough, Castlebar, Co Mayo

Fr. Charles O’Connor, St. Mary's Road, Headford

Breda Mullen née Fitzhenry, Cong, Co. Mayo and formerly of Doughty Brown, Cornamona, Co. Galway

Joseph ‘Joe’ Lavelle, Manchester and formerly of Carne, Belmullet, Co. Mayo

Frank (Francis) Beirne, Terenure, Harolds Cross, Dublin and formerly of Loughglynn, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

Mary Cullotty née Donohue, 15 Seaside, Belmullet, Co. Mayo and formerly of Ballinaboy, Barnatra

Paddy Gallagher, Ballymonean, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo

Eileen Canavan nee Keating, Baile an Dónnalláin, Spiddal, Co. Galway and formerly of Belmullet, Co. Mayo

Mary McDonnell, Pullathomas, Ballina, Co. Mayo

Margaret Mangan née Mullen, Cloghans Hill, Tuam, Co. Galway and late of Cloonthue, Tuam

Helen Brett née Byrne, Melbourne, Australia and formerly of Swinford, Co. Mayo

William Skeffington (Willie), Bellaghy, Charlestown and Levenshulme, Manchester

Terry McSharry, Carrowkeel, Chaffpool, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo and formerly of Kinlough, Co. Leitrim

David Hunt, Cloonlee, Knock, Co Mayo

Margaret Hudson nee Finn, Larganboy, Ballyhaunis

P.J. Kearney (better known as Joe), UK and formerly of Mount Gordon, Westport Road, Castlebar

John 'Jackie' Goonan, late of New York and formerly of Doohoma, Ballina, Co. Mayo

Patrick (Padraig) Warde, Kilnock, Brickens, Claremorris, Co. Mayo and New York, USA

Paddy (PJ) Gallagher, Brockley, London and formerly of Derrycorrib, Barnatra, Co. Mayo

Phyllis Conroy nee Ruane, London and formerly Ballina, Co Mayo

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