Church Street, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo (ex S.R.N.) 1933 -2026.
August 7th 2026 – peacefully in her 94th year, in the wonderful and devoted care of Madeline Ryan, the nurses, residents and staff of Pilgrims Rest Nursing Home, Barley Hill, Westport.
Beloved wife of the late Michael. Predeceased by her parents Peter & Norah (née O’Malley) Ballyhip, and her siblings Charlie, Mary Browne and Fr. Paddy, and infant twin siblings.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by her son Peter (Louisburgh), brother Eddie, nephews & nieces Tommy, Brendan, Mary-B., Anne, Dan, Noreen & P.J. (Browne), Elizabeth, Edward & Eugene (Gill), and her special grandniece Maura, her twenty three grand- nephews & nieces and her four great- grand niece and nephews, sisters-in-law Mary Lyons, Teresa Sweeney, & Ann Shiels, cousins, extended Sweeney, Gill & O’Malley families in Ireland and USA, neighbours, and many friends.
Suaimhneas Síoraí tabhair dí a Thiarna.
Bernie will rest in repose at the family Funeral Home, The Glebe, Louisburgh on Monday, August 10th from 6:00pm, concluding with Vigil Prayers at 8:00pm.
Removal from the Funeral Home on Tuesday morning walking to St. Patrick’s Church, Louisburgh arriving at 11:00am for Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30am, followed by interment in Kilgeever Cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Order of Malta Louisburgh or Louisburgh Meals on Wheels, c/o Sweeney Funeral Directors, Louisburgh.
Condolences can be left for the family in the Condolences link below.
The Sweeney Family would like to thank Bernie’s carers Cathy, Catherine & Agnes who cared for her at home and allowed her to live independently for so long, Madeline & the staff at Pilgrims Rest Nursing Home for their devoted care, Dr. Staunton, Dr. O’Connor, Collette Gibbons & staff at Louisburgh Medical Practice for their constant care and Dr. Hyland, Westport for her care over the last two and a half years, Louisburgh order of Malta and Louisburgh Meals on Wheels, John & all at Staunton’s Pharmacy for their unwavering support