Bernie McNamara

Bernie-McNamara

Newcastle, Galway and formerly of Chapel Street, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo (March 12th, 2026) – unexpectedly at her home.

Loving daughter of the late Tommie and Annie (née O’Malley), and sister of the late William, Mary & Thomas (died December 2025) and aunt of the late Liam.

Deeply mourned and sadly missed by her loving sister Ann Ferguson (Ballina), brothers Joe (Foxford), and John (Galway), sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews & nieces, cousins, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Bernie will rest in repose at Sweeney’s Funeral Home, Louisburgh on Sunday (March 15th) from 5:30pm, concluding with Vigil Prayers and removal at 7:00pm, walking to St. Patrick’s Church, Louisburgh.

Mass of the Resurrection on Monday at 12 noon, followed by interment in Kilgeever Cemetery.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu if desired to Galway Hospice c/o Sweeney Funeral Directors Louisburgh.

Condolences can be left for the family in the Condolences link below.

Mass can be viewed live at www.louisburghparish.ie Louisburgh webcam

 

Published On: March 13th, 2026

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Ellie Carney Malone, Castlebar
3 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of Bernie’s passing condolence to all her family and friends. I worked with her in Westport and Castlebar she was a very kind and gentle lady. May Bernie rest in peace

Seamus Lyons
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Bernie ‘s family and friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time
May Bernie rest in peace.

Gerry Mc Donnell
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Ann, Joe, John and extended Mc Namara family on the sad passing of Bernie. May she rest in peace.

Pat & Pat Kelly
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the McNamara family on the death of Bernie. May her soul Rest In Peace

Cathal and Noreen Hennelly
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Joe and Marrion. May her soul rest in peace

Kathleen McGing
4 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to all the McNamara family on the sad passing of Bernie, I worked with Bernie in Westport and Castlebar.
May she rest in peace.

Mary Dowling (Ballina)
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the McNamara family on the sad passing of Bernie. A lovely lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Brendan and Kitty O’Malley Loughta
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the McNamara family on the sad passing of Bernie. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Jim Friel, Wellington, New Zealand (Carramore)
4 weeks ago

I was sorry to read of the death of Bernie. My deepest sympathy to all the McNamara family.
May she rest in peace.
Jim Friel
Wellington, New Zealand (Carramore)

Mel Kenny, Westport, Ex P&T.
4 weeks ago

My sincere condolences to Ann, Joe, John and all the relatives, family, and friends of Bernie, a lovely lady, who I worked with in the telephone exchange in Westport, may her gentle soul rest in peace. R.I.P.

John Mc Namara, Clare Island & Castlebar
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Mc Namara family, may Bernie Rest in Peace.

Chris and Olive Cawley. Ballina.
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Ann, Joe, John and to all relatives and friends on Bernie’s passing.
Suaimhneas siorai da hamam uasal.

Michael Joe and Mary Teresa Gibbons Roonith
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Joe Anne and John. Bernie was a lovely person

James cunney and family, kilmactigue.
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Joe, Marion, Tommy, Jimmy, Joseph, Kate, Jane and the extended family on the death of your sister and aunt Bernie. Thinking of you all at this sad time for your family. May Bernie’s soul rest peacefully.

Patrick and Ann Morrison & family. Low road.Killadoon.Mayo.adoon. Co Mayo
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all Bernie”s family. May her soul rest in peace.

Ann Marie Fadden
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the McNamara family on the passing of Bernie. May she rest in eternal peace.

Maudie and Gerry Leonard
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Ann,Michael and McNamara family and extended families on sad passing of Bernie. May she rest in Peace.

Laura Sheridan Breaffy Castlebar
4 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to all the McNamara family on the sad passing of Bernie. I had the pleasure of working with her in Castlebar she was a lovely Lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael Joe and Mary Teresa Gibbons Roonith
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Joe Anne and John, a lovely person

Pat Warde, Shop Street, Westport
4 weeks ago

Deep sympathy to the McNamara family on the passing of Bernie. May she rest in peace.

Kay O ‘ Malley nee O’ Toole, Crossmolina
4 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to Ann, Joe & John. To all her nieces & nephews & all the McNamara families On the passing of Bernie, I worked with Bernie in Westport. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Eugene and Bernie o Malley Kinnock
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to all the McNamara family on the passing of Bernie. May she rest in peace.

Tommie and Ann Coleman
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Joe and Marian and the McNamara family on the passing of Bernie. May she rest in peace.

Bernie O Malley(jnr) Kinnock
4 weeks ago

So shocked and sad to hear of the sudden passing of Bernie. Have a lot of fond memories of working for her in spar. I will always remember her kindness and caring nature towards me. Deeply sorry to all the family on Bernie’s passing. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Johan and Mieke Hoekstra, Feenone
4 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to all the McNamara family on the sudden death of Bernie.
May her gentle and kind soul rest in peace.

Hugh and Margaret O’Grady, Glenkeen,
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the McNamara family.

Teresa Gallagher, Mulrany.
4 weeks ago

My sincere condolences to the McNamara family on the sad passing of Bernie. I worked with Bernie in Westport and Castlebar she was a lovely lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Kathleen & Adrian O’Hara, Lacken
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Ann and the Ferguson and McNamara families on Bernie’s sudden death. May Her Soul Rest Peace.

Breege &Willie O’Hara, Foxford
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to you Joe, Marian and family and condolences to the extended families on your sad loss. May Bernie rest in peace.

Mary and Anthony Ruane and family Foxford
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Joe and Marion and the Mc’namara family on the death of Bernie,
May she Rest in Peace

Eileen & Seamus Barrett Ballina
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to her sister Ann, brothers Joe and John and extended family on the sudden death of Bernie. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace

Joe & Brenda Clarke
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to her sister Ann brothers Joe and John and extended McNamara Family on the sudden death of your beloved Bernie.R.I.P.

Chris O Grady, Kilgeever and Dublin
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the McNamara family on your sad loss. May Bernie rest in peace!

MARY JORDAN PARKE
4 weeks ago

SINCERE Sympathy to all the McNamara family on the sad passing of Bernie a lovely friendly lady, fond memories of working with Bernie in Castlebar and Westport telephone exchange. Rest in peace Bernie.

Tommy & Jo Lyons Ballina
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Joe, Anne & John on Bernie’s sad passing. May her kind & gentle soul rest in peace

Michael and Eithne Brogan Foxford
4 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to Joe Marion and family on the death of Bernie. Our sympathies to all the extended McNamara families. May her gentle soul rest in peace..

Kitty n John Foy n Family Aughagower
4 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to all the Mc Namara Family n extended Family Rest in peace 🙏

Mike & Marion (O’ Grady) Ganley. Chicago.
4 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to the McNamara family on Bernie’s passing. I have fond memories of working with her in both Westport & Castlebar telecom, may her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏🙏

A Kilcoyne Hynes Kilsallagh
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Mcnamara family on your sad loss.May Bernie rest in peace.

Eugene Kenny,Kilbride,Swinford.
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the McNamara family on the death of their sister Bernie.May she rest in peace.

Fiona Byrne… Ballina
4 weeks ago

Ann… Very Sorry to hear of Bernie’s passing….. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time… May Bernie’s kind and gentle soul Rest in peace xx

Pat and Pauline Loftus
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the McNamara family on the sad passing of Bernie. May she rest in peace

Sean and Gwen Harney
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the McNamara Family on the sad passing of Bernie may she rest in peace

Sean and Anne Marie Duffy, Killala Rd.
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Ann, Michael, Conor, Mike and all the McNamara family on the unexpected death of Bernie.May she rest in eternal peace.

Pat and Noelle Hopkins
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Ann,Joe,John and extended families on the sad passing of Bernie. May she rest in peace.

Anne Fahy McCarthy
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Joe Ann John & extended family. Remembering Bernie as a lovely work colleague. May she rest in peace.

Gabriel & Margaret Walsh. Bellacorick.
4 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to the McNamara & extended families on Bernie’s passing.
May Bernie’s gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Carmel & John McLoughlin, Falduff.
4 weeks ago

Sincere Condolences to all the McNamara family & extended families on the sad & untimely passing of Bernie. May she rest in peace.

Frank Scott
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the McNamara family friends and relatives on the sad passing of Bernie.
A lovely lady, may she Rest in Peace.

Imelda Flatley,Castlebar, xEir
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all McNamara Family on the sad passing of Bernie may she RIP.

Tom and Mary Kilcoyne Sheeaune Westport
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Anne and the Mc Namara Family on the death of yer dear Bernie, enjoyed working with Bernie for many years in Westport Telephone Exchange, may her gentle and loving soul rest in peace

Nora and Joe Mc Donnell
4 weeks ago

Deepest condolences on the passing of Bernie.

Anna Browne, Mountgordon, Castlebar
4 weeks ago

Joe,Ann and John I am so shocked and saddend to hear of Bernie’s sudden death may she rest easy with family gone before her

Joe and Assumpta Fergus Louisburgh
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Joe, Ann, John and extended family on the death of Bernie. May she have eternal rest.

Ollie and gay omalley
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the mcNamara family on the sad passing of Bernie may she rest in peace

Jack and Noreen Leighton, Crossmolina.
4 weeks ago

We were saddened to hear of Bernie’s sudden, unexpected passing. Our sympathies are with Ann, Joe, John, her in-laws, nieces and nephews and all who mourn her loss. Rest in peace Bernie.

Brid & Lucy Love
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Ann, Joe, John & the extended Mc Namara families on the passing of Bernie. May she rest in peace.

The kerrigans
4 weeks ago

Beanie r.i.p.

Margaret and Gerard O Malley Doughmakeon Louisburgh
4 weeks ago

So so sorry to hear Bernie has gone to her Eternal reward
Our deepest sympathy to all Bernie’s siblings and extended Mc Namara family and her many many friends.
May her Gentle soul rest in peace Amen.

Eileen Bennett
4 weeks ago

Condolences to all the mc namara families on the sad passing off Bernie she was a kind gentle lady you will be missed rest in peace lovely Bernie

Gertie Gallagher
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the family of Bernie. Very sad news. May Bernie rest in the love of her Eternal Fath6. Amen

Gerardine & Eamon O’Malley, Bunowen, Louisburgh
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the McNamara family on the passing of Bernie. May she rest in peace

Tommie and Maria Lyons
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the McNamara family on the sad passing of Bernie..May she now rest in eternal peace..sorry we can’t get to the funeral as we are away at present

Laurence & Pauline O. TOOLE Louisburgh
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the McNamara family on the passing of Bernie may she rest in peace.

David McGreal, Horkan’s Hill
4 weeks ago

Sympathies to all of the McNamara clan on the death of Bernie. Go maire si’ i m measc na nAingeal.

Cora Waldron, Claremorris.
4 weeks ago

My Condolence to the McNamara family on the sad passing of Bernie. May she rest in peace.

Michael Mulvey
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Mc Namara families with extended members on Bernies sudden passing.
May she rest in peace.

Gay and Doreen Bradley Louisburgh.
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to you Joe Ann and John on Bernie,s passing. May the Lord have mercy on her soul. Amen.

Liam & Patricia Gibbons, Carrabawn, Westport
4 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to all the McNamara family on the sad passing of Bernie. May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace

Trish Connolly
4 weeks ago

I’m shocked to hear about Bernie’s death…. She came to our yoga class for years in the Westside … a gentle soul indeed .. May she rest in peace… my condolences to her family..

Fiona Melvin
4 weeks ago

May your gentle soul rest in peace Bernie and sympathy to you family and extended family at this sad time.
Unfortunately only got to know you through yoga in later years & while you used be out walking.
But the nicest lady you could ever meet. May you rest in peace.
From Neighbor in Laurel Park

Anne Billington
4 weeks ago

So sad to hear of Bernie’s unexpected death. She was a kind gentle woman. May Bernie rest in peace.

Austin and Noreen Moran Falduff
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the McNamara family on the sad passing of Bernie, a lovely lady, may she rest in peace

Carol ralph laughta
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all Bernie family on her passing, may her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Ronan O’Grady
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to all the Mc Namara family on the death of Bernie. May she rest in peace 🙏

Frankie Forde Waldron Castlebar
4 weeks ago

My condolences to Joe and Marian and the extended McNamara family on the death of your sister. May she rest in peace

Francis & Angela Gavin
1 month ago

So sorry to hear of Bernie’s passing. Sincere sympathy on your loss. Bernie was always a pleasure to meet and a lady to deal with. Many fond memories. May she rest in peace.

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