Alexander Rory O’Neill MRCVS

RORY-O'NEILL

Retired Veterinary Surgeon, Abbeyfield, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo (Friday, 4th April 2025) – peacefully at home, in his 91st year.

Predeceased by his parents Lex and Bess, sister Auveen.

He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Finola (Fin), his family Lorcan and partner Luca (Rome), Auveen and husband Dr. Joe Curran (Clonbur), Fergal, Edel, Rory and husband Anderson (Dublin), and Clare, grandchildren Lizzie, Caoimhe, Fionn, siblings Máire ( Los Angeles), Con (Cavan), nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, friends and colleagues.

The family wish to acknowledge the invaluable support of all his carers.

May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at his residence (F31 WC65) on Sunday evening (6th April) from 4 o’clock until 7 o’clock.

Funeral cortege will arrive to St. Mary’s Church, Ballinrobe on Monday morning (7th April) at 11 o’clock for Requiem Mass at 11.30, with the funeral proceeding to the new Cemetery, Ballinrobe.

Rory’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/Ballinrobe.

The family would like to thank you for your co-operation and consideration at this difficult time. You are invited to leave your message of sympathy for the family on the condolence link below.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh anam dílis

Equiries to O’ Malley Funeral Directors, Ballinrobe 087-2895948

Published On: April 4th, 2025

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The Staff of Ryders Pharmacy, Ballinrobe
3 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Fin & the O’ Neill Family on the passing of Rory
RIP

The Parker Family
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the O’Neill Family at this time. May Rory Rest In Peace.

Pat Lydon Castlebar
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Fin and all the family on the passing of their beloved Rory. A Great Vet.May he rest in peace.

From TONY and all the staff at Corrib oil Ballinrobe deepest sympathy to the
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the O’Neill family on the passing of Rory. May he rest in peace

Kenneth Moran
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the O’Neill family on the passing of Rory. RIP

Anne Lyons, Ballyhaunis
3 weeks ago

Sincerest sympathy Edel, your mum & all the O’Neill family on the death of your dear dad. May he rest in peace

Christina Concannon
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Edel and all the ONeil family on the sad parting of your father and grandfather Alexander.
May his soul rest n Peace.

Margaret O Malley
3 weeks ago

I am so sorry for you all. What a gentleman. Condolences

John Farragher Ballinrobe
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the O’ Naill Family on the sad passing of Rory May his gentle soul Rest in Peace 🙏

Grainne Conroy
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Fin and all the family on the passing of their beloved Rory. May he rest in peace.

James and Carmel Macken Kilmaine
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to Finn and all the O Neill family on the death of Rory a true gentleman and a wonderful vet. may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Maria Tant
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to you Edel and your family. Thinking of you at this sad time RIP

Evyleen Horan, Partry
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to you Fin and your family on the passing of Rory. May he rest in peace.

Josie Philbin Ballinrobe
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Fin and Family and extended Families on the Passing of Rory.
A great Loss to you All
May He Rest in Peace

Martin & Mary Feeney Ballinrobe
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Finn and all the O’Neil Family on the sad loss of your much loved husband, father & grandad. Rory was a true gentleman May Rory rest in peace.

Mary Forkan
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the O’Neill family on the passing of Rory. May he rest in peace.

Janet Corbin Hinchion
3 weeks ago

Fergal, my deepest sympathy on the death of your father. May he rest in peace.

Liavan & Geoffrey McDonald
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathises to all the O Neill family on the passing of Rory. May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

John Foy Bridge Street
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to O Neill family on the passing of Rory. May he Rest in Peace.

Gabriel & Angela Burke Partry
3 weeks ago

Condolences to Edel and all the O’Neill family on the death of Rory. May he rest in peace.

Pat Deasy Rathbawn Castlebar.
3 weeks ago

So sorry to hear the news of Rory’s passing, a lovely gentleman and always had great fun and laughs during our days in Jennings meats, may your kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Evelyn&paddy obrien
3 weeks ago

Condolences to the O’Neill family on the passing of Rory. May he rest in peace.

Vincent Glynn & Family, Ballyglass
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the O’Neill family on the death of Rory. A wonderful Vet & a gentleman. May he rest in peace

Katherine conroy .Clonbur Co Galway
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Auveen Dr joe and Family on the sad passing of your Dad may his soul rest in peace.

Sèamus Moran Corheens Castlebar.
3 weeks ago

Condolences to Mrs O’Neill, Clare, and all the 0’Neill family at this time of sadness.

Michael Loftus Claremorris
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the ONeill family at this sad and difficult time and may Rory now rest in eternal peace.

Peggy and Kevin Johnston and family
3 weeks ago

Síncere sympathy to the ó Neill Family. He was our vet for many years a proper gentleman, a pleasure to deal with. May he rest in peace

Margaret Flannery, Sharon and Brendan Martyn, Cushlough
3 weeks ago

So sorry to hear about your very sad loss. Rory was a pure gentleman and a very kind, professional, extremely helpful vet, in every sense, may he rest in Peace.

Noel and Christina Morrin
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the O’Neill family on the death of Rory..Our thoughts and prayers are with yee at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

Frank & Deirdre Jennings, Hollymount Village.
3 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to the extended O Neill Family on the passing of Rory. Thinking of ye all at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

Walter Donoghue
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the O’Neill family and extended family at this sad time.

Maureen Devereux Neale Road Ballinrobe
3 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Finn and all of Rory’s Family.I have very fond memories of Rory on our trip to Araus an ya Hera in to meet Mary Mc aleese May he rest in peace

Breedge Burke Cloonkeary
3 weeks ago

So sorry to the O’Neill family on the sad passing of Rory.
May he Rest in Peace

Lilian Costello Brownstown
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to the O’Neill families. He was a true gentleman and a wonderful vet. May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Hilda Kavanagh, Ballyglass, Claremorris.
3 weeks ago

I was very sorry Edel to hear of your father’s passing. He was always a gentleman to meet and pleasant to chat with. Deepest sympathy to all the family. May he rest in peace.

Margaret Jennings Sean Langan Aughagower
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to Fin and family and extended family on the passing of Rory a true gentleman may his gentle soul rest in peace. Sorry I can’t be there.

Josie & Nicholas Walls.
3 weeks ago

So very sorry to hear of the death Rory. What a lovely man. May his gentle soul rest in the arms of Jesus.

Eileen Grimes
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Fin and all the O’Neill family on Rory’s passing. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Martin & Margaret Macken
3 weeks ago

Condolences to the O’Neill family on the passing of Rory.
He was a kind and talented person.
A credit to his profession.
May he rest in peace.

Pauline and Vincent Jordan and Family, Breaffy
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Finola and family on the passing of Rory. May he rest in peace.

Deirdre Fahey
3 weeks ago

Clare please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of your dad, .may he rest in peace

PAT O MALLEY CHURCH LANE
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy Fin and the O Neill Family on the death of Rory may he rest in peace

Bernie and pj Concannon Roxborough.
3 weeks ago

It is with much sadness that we learned of the passing of rory,he was a gregarious friendly man with a smile and an hello to all he met.condolences to fin and all the family.

John & Geraldine Hyland. Ballinrobe
3 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Fin and family and all the extended family on the sad loss of Rory RIP.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Frances & Christy Vahey
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to Finn and all the family on the death of Rory. May he rest in peace.

Nell Fox. Roundfort
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all of Rory’s family on his passing. May he rest in peace.

Elaine and Alan Gill Knock
3 weeks ago

Edel and O’Neill Family. We are so sorry to hear the sad news of your Dads passing. May he Rest In Peace

Yvonne & Chris Green Abbeyview Ballinrobe
3 weeks ago

So sorry for your loss, may his soul rest in peace

Paddy and Sally Warde. Neale
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the O’Neill family on the sad passing of Rory, a pure gentle man, may he rest in peace.

Noreen Ruane Ballyhaunis
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Edel and all the O’Neill Family. Rest in peace Rory.

Julie Loftus, Balla.
3 weeks ago

I extend my deepest sympathy to you Finola and to your family and friends on the death of your beloved Husband Rory. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in eternal peace.

Maeve Morley Ballyhaunis
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Edel and all the family at this sad time .May he rest in peace

Aoife Williams
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to Edel and all of the O’Neil family on the passing of Rory. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael and Bernadette Glynn The Farm
3 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Finola and all the family on the sad loss of Rory. He was a true gentleman. May he Rest in Peace

Jackie, Irene and Rachel O’Connor
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the O’Neill family and extended family at this sad time, Rory a great Vet and a gentleman

Collette loftus (rosturk)
3 weeks ago

Edel I was sorry to hear of your dad’s passing, condolences to you and your mum and, all the family at this sad time thinking of you all god bless x

Michael and Kate Walsh.
3 weeks ago

Rest in Peace Rory.

Johnny and Jocie Buckley
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Finola and all the O’Neill family on the sad passing of a lovely person Rory. Always welcome smile whenever we met and a few jokes. He will be sadly missed by all. Rest in peace. Amen

Fiona Vahey Shevlin & Tony Shevlin
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Fin, Lorcan, Auveen, Fergal, Edel, Rory & Clare on the sad passing of Rory. May he Rest In Peace.

Frank & Kate Keane, Convent of Mercy.
3 weeks ago

Condolences to the O’ Neill and extended family on your loss.
May Rory’s gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Patsy Noone
3 weeks ago

Sorry to hear of the passing of Rory, our vet for many years at Cornfield. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace

Paul Mary Greally
3 weeks ago

Condolences to the o Neill family may Rory rest in peace

Jarlath & Noreen Mullin Cloghans Hill
3 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to Fin and all the O’Neill family on the sad and lonely passing of Rory. A true gentleman. May he rest in eternal peace

Rita Flatley
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Edel and all the family on this sad time may his gentle soul rest in peace

John Craddock Ballinrobe
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Fin, Clare and family on the sad passing of Rory. May he Rest in peace.

Sue Matthews
3 weeks ago

Thinking of you all at this very sad time.

Breege and Peter Costello
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Fin and
the O’Neill family on the sad passing of Rory. What a lovely man who had a word for all he met.
May he rest in peace.

Jarlath Cunningham
3 weeks ago

Sorry for your sad loss

Michelle Cleary
3 weeks ago

My deepest condolence to all the O’Neil family. May he rest in peace 🙏

Catherine Morley
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the O’Neill’s on Rory’s passing may he rest in peace

The Kelly’s Hollymount
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Finola and family on the passing of Rory may he rest in peace 🙏

Martin and Margaret O’Malley
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Fin and the O’Neil Family on the passing of Rory. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Les Munks
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy Fin to you and all the family on your sad loss. Rory was a true gentleman, loved and respected by all. He will be truly missed. RIP

Louise Kelly
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Edel and all the family on the sad loss of Rory. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

Pat and Colette Maloney and family Brownstown, Hollymount
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Fin and all the O’Neill family on the very sad passing of a Dear husband and Dad. He will be sadly missed by you all greatly. I had the pleasure of known Rory over the last couple of years. I couldn’t have spent time with a nicer, kinder and grateful gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Anne Groonell
3 weeks ago

My sincere condolences Edel on your dad s passing, He was a true gentleman, His painting is still in Creagh that he painted of our copper beach Tree for dad RIP. Sending condolences to your Mom and The rest of the family. RIP 🙏🙏🙏

Michelle Durcan Malone
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Clare and all of the family on the death of Rory. May he rest in peace.

Michael and Margaret O’Connor
3 weeks ago

Condolences to Fin & Family & extended families on the death of Rory , may he rest in peace ,

Pat Stanton
3 weeks ago

Condolences to Clare and the O’Neill family on the passing of Rory. May he rest in peace.

John Joe Ryan Houndswood
3 weeks ago

I wish to offer m sympathy 💐 to Fiona &family & extend family on the passing of Rory, a true gentleman & wonderful Vet. May he rest with the Lord

Patricia and Tommy Heneghan Tourmakeady
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all of the O’Neill family we have very fond memories of Rory coming to our farmyard as our vet he was always pleasant kind and friendly and of course an excellent vet may his gentle soul rest in peace

Vivian Hussey
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family at this sad time. Rory was always a pleasure to meet. Rest in peace

John Burke St Anthony’s, Curraghmore, Ballinrobe
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the O’Neill family on the death of Rory may his soul rest in peace Amen 🙏

Tony & Lea Ryan Houndswood
3 weeks ago

We wish to extend our condolences 💐 to Finola & family & extended family is the passing of Rory a good Vet & AA consoling nature, May he have found a place with the Lord

Michael Linda Hogan
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the O’Neill family on this sad occasion May his soul rest in peace.

Ann Reid
3 weeks ago

So sad to hear the news of Rory’s passing. He was very kind and a real gentleman. Sincere condolences to all the family. May he rest in peace.

Matt & Hannah Gordon
3 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to Fergal and to the extended O’Neill family, on the death of your Dad. May he rest peacefully. Thin thinking of you at this difficult time.

Agnes Corcoran (former Western Care)
3 weeks ago

Dear Edel, I am sorry to hear of your dear Dad’s passing and I know you will miss him greatly from your lives, to your Mother and your brothers,sisters, grandchildren and extended family, I offer my sincere condolences. May your precious memories bring you peace and comfort at this sad time in your lives.

David & Patricia Roberts
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathies to Finn & all the O Neill family on the passing of Rory RIP

Mary & Jimmy Lavin
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the O Neill family on the passing of Rory and may he rest in peace

Marie Walsh cloongowla.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Fin and the O Neill family on the passing of Rory. A true gentleman and always a pleasure to meet you both. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Kathleen Burke bloomfield.
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Fin and the O Neill families on Rorys passing. Rest in peace.

Tony and Breege McDonnell
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to Fionula and all the O Neill family on the sad passing of Rory may his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Noel and Ciara Coleman Ballina
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the ONeill family on the death of your Dad May he Rest In Peace

Maria and Lee Hobson
3 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to Fin, Lorcan, Auveen, Fergal, Edel, Rory and Clare and all the family on the death of Rory. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace 🙏

Richard and Oonagh Harnedy
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the O Neill family on the death of Rory. May he rest in peace.

Eddie Sweeney
3 weeks ago

RIP Mr O’Neil a true gentleman. My condolences to his wife and family.

Noirin de Burca
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Edel and all the O Neill family on the passing of your Dad xx Go ndéana Dia grásta ar a anam

Bernice and Eugene McCartan
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Fergal, Clare and all the O Neill family on the passing of Rory. May he rest in peace.

Tom and Kay treacy. Main Street Ballinrobe
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all at this very sad time. He was a wonderful husband father and friend. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Stephanie Hingerton Braz
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy Edel and Family. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

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