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Bridget O’Grady (née Ruane)

Bridget O’Grady (née Ruane)

31 Morrison Terrace, Ballina, Co. Mayo (22 December, 2025) – peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Mary Ruane, her brothers Packie, Charlie, John, and her sisters Kathleen, Margaret, and Mary.

Beloved wife of James and dear mother of John (Ballina) and Ann O’Shea (Ardagh).

She will be sadly missed by her husband, son, daughter, daughter-in-law Anne-Marie, son-in-law Cathal, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and friends.

May Bridget Rest in Peace.

Reposing at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina (Eircode F26 V274) on Friday, 26th of December from 4:00pm until 5:30pm.

Funeral will arrive to St. Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina for Requiem Mass on Saturday morning, 27th of December at 11:30am, followed by burial in Leigue Cemetery, Ballina.

Bridget’s funeral mass will be live streamed on www.ballinaparish.org

Family Flowers Only Please.

Donations if desired to Croí, care of McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina.

House Private Please.

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for her family below.

Published On: December 23rd, 2025

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Kieran & Ann Mulhern
1 week ago

Heartfelt condolences to you John and Ann and your father on the very sad passing of your mother. May all the wonderful memories shared give you all strength and courage. Rest in Peace

Michelle Mulherin
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to James, John and Ann and all the extended O’Grady family. May Bridget rest in peace+

Gussie Mc Evilly
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy on losing Bridie. She was a lovely, kind person. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Sean & Moya Brogan
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to OGrady family on the sad passing of Bridget.
May she Rest in Peace

Dieter & Marie Losleben
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to James, John & Ann on the sad passing of Bridget,
also the extended family.
May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Laura Finnerty
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the O’Grady family on the sad passing of Bridget. May she rest in peace

Patsy & Ivan Beattie
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy John and family on the loss of Bridget. May she rest in peace. 🙏🏻

Michael and Martina Flannery, Attawalla
3 weeks ago

To All of Bridget’s family, friends and relatives,
We were very sorry to hear of Bridget’s passing, may her gentle soul rest in peace, Amen.

P. J. and Angela O’Boyle
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy on the passing of Bridget, may she rest in peace.

Carmel Hughes.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy John to you and your family on the death of your beloved mother Bridget.
May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam.

Eamon Duffy Rathball
3 weeks ago

My deepest to ann john and cathal on the passing of your mother &mother inlaw may her gentle soul rest in peace

Mary & Eugene Flynn
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to you Ann, Cathal and O’Grady and Ruane family and extended families on the passing of Bridget. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May Bridget’s kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Pat & Patricia Mc Donnell
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to O Grady & Healy families on the sad passing of Bridget May her gentle soul rest in peace

Tony Cuffe glencullen
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the o Grady and Ruane family from Tony, Cuffe and Cuffe family

Mary & Gerry Doherty & family Glencullen
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the O’ Grady,Ruane and Healy families on the passing of Bridget. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Mary Mc Manamon Glenturkmore, Bangor Erris
3 weeks ago

Condolences to Grady Ruane and Healy families on the passing of Bridget.May she rest in peace

MARY MARTIN
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the O ‘Grady family on the very sad passing of your beloved Bridget.
May her gentle soul rest in peace

Phil Cassidy
3 weeks ago

A lovely lady…
deepest sympathy to Jim and all the family

Peter & Kathleen Ruddy
3 weeks ago

Condolences to all of Grady /Ruane & Healy families at this sad time may Bridget rest in peace

St Augustines CNU Residents and Staff
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to James, John, Ann extended O Grady and Ruane families.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time X

Sharon Troy
3 weeks ago

Sorry for the loss of Bridget , may she rest in peace

Bridgie Ruddy & Family Glencullen
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the O’Grady ,Ruane & Healy families on the passing of Bridgie ,our thoughts and prayers are with you all,May She Rest In Peace 🙏

Teresa Molloy-Keane, Molloy Tce. Ballina
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to James and family John and Ann, to the extended O Grady and Ruane families on the sad passing of Bridget. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael and Mary Mc grath Milltown glenamoy
3 weeks ago

Condolences to the o Grady family of the passing of Bridget may she rest in peace 🙏

Noreen Ganley
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to you Ann, Cathal and O’Grady family and extended families on the sad passing of Bridget. Thinking of you all at this lonely time. Sorry I cannot be there. May Bridget’s kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Noreen & Peter Flanagan
3 weeks ago

Our Deepest Sympathy to Anne, Jim, John, Cathal and Ann Marie
On the Passing of your beloved Wife, Mum and Mother Inlaw
Bridget, May she rest in peace.

Tony Duffy
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Jim and Family.

Bernadette & Patrick Moran Glenamoy.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to O Grady and Healy Families on the Passing of Bridget. May she rest in peace 🙏.

Bernie Hughes
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Bob Ann and john. Lots of good memories of Bridie when we worked together in Emmanuel House. May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Ann o ruddy shragraddy Bangor erris
3 weeks ago

Condolences to bridgies loving family may her soul rest in heavenly peace

Anthony & Therese McDonnell
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to James John & Ann on the death of Bridie May she Rest in peace

John Gardiner
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to John and the O’Grady family on the passing of Bridget, May she Rest In Peace

Mary and Edward Gaughan,
3 weeks ago

Condolences to all the family on the passing of Bridget. May she rest in peace

Noel andMajella Coleman
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the O Grady and Ruane families on the death of Bridget May She Rest In Peace

Margaret and Ray Reddington
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to James John and Ann on the death of your beloved wife and mother also the extended family. May her dear soul rest in peace.

John Tighe
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Bob, Ann, John and related families on the sad passing of Bridget. May she rest in peace.

Daragh & Alison Quinn
3 weeks ago

Our heartfelt condolences to James, John, Ann and the extended O’Grady and Ruane families on the passing of Bridget.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Cora and Tom Barrett.
3 weeks ago

Our love and sympathy to you Jim, john and Anne and extended o Grady and Ruane family. Great neighbours jim and Bridget in Morrison tce. Nice memories, she always loved to chat and that lovely smile for everyone. Anne and John ye have to be so proud of your parents, im sure you are. Mind Jim Now. He was so ready to help fix a washing machine or electrical. That was the time they could be fixed. A gentleman always and loved jis wife and family. Jim her suffering and time in hospital is over. God rest hergentle soul. We have to apologise for not attending funeral. The two of us sick with flu respiratory virus. No out for Xmas. We will call later. Wear your mask jim.Dont pick it up.stay out of crowds. God bless you. Cora and Tom.

raymond caden
3 weeks ago

deepest sympthay to jim and all the o grady family
on the passing of bridgie, may she rest in peace
r.i.p

Cllr Annie May Reape. Ballina
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to John & the Ogrady family on the sad passing of Bridget .. May she Rest in Peace ..

Vincent carey
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to bridges family and relatives may she rest in peace vincent colette and family

Pat & Eileen O’Boyle Glenamoy/ New York
3 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to the O’Grady and Healy family, extended family, neighbors and friends on the passing of Bridget. May her Soul rest In Peace.

Margaret Rowland
3 weeks ago

Condolences to Ann Cathal and the rest of the O Grady family on the passing of of Bridget. May she rest in eternal peace.

Kevin Clarke & Family
3 weeks ago

Sincere Condolences to John, Jim & Ann on the passing of Bridget. God bless you all at this sad time.

Mary and Danny McCarthy (McManamon Glencullen Bridge/London
3 weeks ago

Sympathy to the O’Grady and Healey family on the death of Bridgie fond memories of myself and Bridgie walking to school In Glencullen long evenings playing around the bridge.
Rest in peace now with your family in heaven 🙏

Tracey Glacken
3 weeks ago

Condolences John to you and your family at this sad time. May your Mum rest in peace.

Nellie Mc Donnell and family
3 weeks ago

Condolences 🙏 to you all at this sad time
May Bridget rest in peace .

Jimmy ,Anne king &family .
3 weeks ago

Condolences to the Healy and Ruane families rest in peace .

John Conroy
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to James, John, Ann, Anne-Marie, Cathal and your extended families on the sad passing of Bridget. May Her gentle soul Rest in Peace

Dessie Reape
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to John, James and Ann on the sad passing of Bridget. May she rest in peace.

Jovi @ballycroy. Com
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all family members ruane and o’grady and extended families, may the angels of God lead you into paradise and may your loved ones gone before welcome you home, rest in peace of heaven j @ballycroy. Com

Mary Brett
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to you Ann , Cathal and all your family , on the loss of your dear mom , may she rest in eternal peace

Tom Maughan
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to James,John, Ann and the O Grady and Ruane families on the death of Bridget. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Olive O’Donnell
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Bridget’s family , her husband James .beloved daughter Ann and son John and extended family
Thinking of you all at this sad time
May Bridget rest in peace .☦️

Paul Deane London/Glenamoy
3 weeks ago

My deepest symathy to the O Grady family on the passing of Bridget may her gentle soul rest in peace

Kieran & Teresa O’Sullivan
3 weeks ago

Deepest Condolences to the O’Grady family & the extended family on the sad passing of Bridget. May she rest in peace.

Eileen Brogan and family,Bangor-Erris
3 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to the O Grady and Healy family on the death of Bridgie. May she rest in heavenly peace.

Community Centre, BALLINA
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to all of the O’Grady family on the death of Bridget . May she Rest in Peace ☦️

Angie OHara
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to James, Ann and John on Bridget’s death, thinking of you all at this difficult time. May Bridget rest in peace

Bernadette and Gerry Walsh
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to John, Ann and all the extended O’Grady family on the sad passing of your mother, Bridget. May her soul now rest in peace. Also to your dad, Jim. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this special time.

Carmel Ruane
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Jim, John,Ann & extended family on the passing of Bridget.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

John and Geraldine Gilvarry
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathies to James, Ann and Cathal, John and the extended O’Grady family on the passing of Bridget. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May Bridget rest in peace.

Mary ,Paul Jack and Rebecca Cronin Ballina
3 weeks ago

To John , Ann and your dad and extended family our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother may she rest in peace and may God comfort you all

Benny and Bridie Walkin
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to James John and Ann on the sad passing of Bridget may she rest in peace

Dan & Mary Gilvarry, Kilfian
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to James & family on the passing of Bridget. May she rest in peace.

Fiona Bourke & Oisin Ginty
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to you on the passing of Bridget.
Thinking of you all.

John Kathleen Gordon and family. (Rappa))
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the family may her gentle soul rest in peace

Patrice & Michael Dermody & family
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to James. Ann & John on the sad passing of Bridget. May her soul rest in peace.

Pat and Margaret Butler Foxford
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to James Ann John and the extended family on the passing of Bridie May her soul Rest In Peace

Ardagh Gaa
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the OGrady family on the death of Bridget may her gentle soul rest in peace

Liam & Anna Marie Henry
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to John and all the family on the very sad passing of your mother. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Jim & Anne McGarry
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Jim, John, Ann and the extended O’Grady family on the death of your dear wife and mother Bridie. May her kind soul Rest in Peace.

Eileen Keegan
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to James,Ann,John, And extended family on the sad passing of Bridget may she rest in peace.

Michael Bridget Ann Moran
3 weeks ago

Condolences to the O Grady family on the passing of Bidget may she rest in peace

Mick Reape
3 weeks ago

Condolonce to John & all The O’Grady family on the sad passing of Bridget.
R. I. P.

Bernie & Aimee Conroy
3 weeks ago

Sincerest condolences to the O’Grady family and extended family. May Bridget rest in peace.

Kevin & Grainne Pritchett and family.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to you all on Bridget’s passing. May she rest in peace.

Noreen Flannery.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Ann and all the
OGrady family on the passing of your wife and mother.
May she rest in peace.

Seamus and Monica Henry Bangor
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to the O,Grady and Healy families on the death of Bridget.
May she rest in peace.

Mick and Bridie Healy Kildare/Bangor
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy James, John and Ann. Remember Bridgie well long before she left Glencullen. A lovely kind lady. The light of heaven to her gentle soul.

Sean Barrett
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Jim, John, Ann, the O’Grady and Ruane families on the sad passing of Bridget. May she rest in peace.

John and Stella Winters
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to her husband James, daughter Ann, son John, and extended family on Bridget passing, may she rest in peace.

Vinny and Monica Duffy
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Jim, John and all the O Grady family on Bridget’s passing May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Michael & Dorothy Mc Donnell
3 weeks ago

We send our sincere condolences to James, John, Ann and extended family on the sad passing of Bridget. May she rest in peace.

Tom & Cora Barrett.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Jim, John and Ann on the death of your wife and mother. Sympathy also to the wider O’Grady and Ruane families. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Caroline and Grainne Kearns, Munhin, Bangor Erris
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to you all on your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

John & Madia Diamond.
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to James, John Ann and extended Family on the sad passing of your dear wife and mother Bridget .May her gentle soul rest in peace .

Dave marcella and lucy o’hora childers heights
3 weeks ago

Our deepest condolences to the family..

Thinking of you all at this time…

Paddy Walsh
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to James, John, Ann and family on the death of Bridget. May she rest in eternal peace.

May she rest in eternal peace.

Kathleen Reilly AJ nee Healy Bangor Erris .
3 weeks ago

Sympathies to James, John and Ann may her soul rest in peace 🙏

Angela Downey
3 weeks ago

My sincere condolences to Ann Cathal and all theO Grady family
May Bridget’s soul 🙏 RIP

Gerry murphy
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to jim john and ann on the sad passing of bridget may her gentle soul rest in peace

Martin Cosgrove Cloontakilla.
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the O’Grady, Ruane, Healy families on the death of Bridget may her sole rest in peace.

Marion Mattimoe
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to James, John, Ann and extended family on the passing of Bridget. May she rest in peace.

Randal Mc Donnell and Family
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to John and Extended Family at this sad time. R.I.P.

Carmel Forde
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to James & family & to extended family , on the passing of Bridie.
Bridie was a lovely kind lady & always smiling. May she rest in heavenly peace.

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