Bridie Rabbitte née Connell

Bridie-Rabbitte

St. Thomas’ Crescent, Knock, Co. Mayo and formerly of Dunmore, Co. Galway – peacefully at Mayo Hospice, Castlebar surrounded by her family (April 23rd, 2026).

Pre-deceased by her husband James, brother Paddy, sisters Ann, Kathleen and Margaret.

Bridie will be deeply missed by her daughter Catherine (Flatley), son Michael, her treasured grandchildren Olivia and Cathal, her sister Mary (Hussey), son-in-law Francis, daughter-in-law Alexandra, brothers-in-law Joe and Sonny, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

May she rest in peace.

Bridie will repose at the Marian Funeral Home, Knock (F12 A726) on Sunday, April 26th from 5 o’clock with removal at 7 o’clock to St. John the Baptist Church, Knock.

Funeral Mass on Monday at 10.30am followed by burial in the local cemetery.

Bridie’s funeral mass can be viewed live on

https://www.knockshrine.ie/watch-live/

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Mayo Hospice.

https://www.hospice.ie/donations/in-loving-memory/

or c/o Garry Murphy funeral director.

If you would like to place a condolence, please use the condolence link below.

Enquiries to Garry Murphy Funeral Director, 0872730344.

Published On: April 24th, 2026

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Evelyn & Desmond McLoughlin. Dalteen, Ballyfarna.
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy, to Catherine, Francis & family, Michael, Alexandra, and to all of the Rabbitte family, & extended families on the very sad passing of your Mother Bridie.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Jarlath, Mary, Zoe & Jade Jennings
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Catherine, Francis, Olivia and Cathal and extended Rabbitte Family on the passing of Bridie. May she rest in peace

Trish, Bernie & Rachel @ McDonnells Centra, Knock
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Catherine and Michael and extended family members at this terribly sad time ..
We all have very special memories of our many, many chats with Bridie here in Centra.
She had a smile for everyone and was always up for a laugh… She will be missed by all who had the great pleasure of knowing her.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
May Bridies gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Rhona Courtney and Sr Agnes
3 weeks ago

Condolences to the family of Bride.A lovely friendly laldy with a smile.May her gentle soul rest in peace . Thinking of you all at this sad time.

John Mullin Kiltevna.
3 weeks ago

Sincere Condolences to James and to the extended Connell and Rabbitte families on the passing of Bridie. May she rest in peace

John & Rita Morris
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Catherine, Michael & the extended family. We were very sorry to hear of the passing of Bridie, such a lovely friendly lady. She always had time for a chat. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

James Forde
3 weeks ago

My deepest condolences to the Rabbitte and Connell families on the passing of Bridie, may she rest in peace.

John Mallee
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Catherine and Michael on the passing of your Mother. RIP

Sinead (Kelly) Conlon
3 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to you Catherine & Michael & all the Family on the passing of your Mothers Bridie.
She was a lovely friendly Lady always.
Thinking of you at this time.
May she rest in peace ❤️

Tom and Helen Maloney. Islandeady.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Catherine and Michael on the sad passing of your lovely Mum.
May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Delia Byrne
3 weeks ago

So sorry to hear this sad news, deepest sympathy to all Bridies family, she was a lovely lady.
May she rest in peace

Bridie folliard Aghamore
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Catherine, Michael and all the Rabbitte family. Bridie was a lovely person, nice memories working with her in St. Marys Convent Knock
Rip Bridie 🙏

Nuala and Bertie Dennedy
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Catherine, Michael and extended family on the death of your. mother; May her gentle soul rest in peace,

Michael and Jacinta’s Dolan knock
3 weeks ago

Our Sincere sympathy to Michael and Catherine Francis Alexandra grandchildren and extended family on the sad passing of your mum Bridie she was a really lovely person may she rest in peace

Anthony, Ann Marie Tolan Barnacarroll
3 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to Michael and Catherine on the sad passing of your mum Bridie. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Noreen (Higgins) Henry
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Catherine, Michael and all the family on the passing of your mother. May she rest in peace

Paddy Higgins
3 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to Michael and Catherine on the sad passing of your Mother, may she rest in peace 🙏

Cormac & Aislinn Lyons Aghamore
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to you Catherine, Michael & your Families on the loss of your beloved Mum & Granny. Thinking of you all at this exceptionally difficult time x

The Commins family Cloonlee Knock
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Catherine, Michael and all the family on the sad passing of Bridie. A lovely woman. May Bridie rest in peace.

Sèamus & Christine Dolan
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Catherine & Francis , Michael & Alexander, grandchildren Olivia & Cathal , sister Mary & all the extended family on the passing of Bridie , a lovely lady. May she rest in peace.

Padraig and Mary Forde
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to Catherine, Francis, Michael, Alexandra, grandchildren and extended Rabbitte family on the death of Bridie. She was a lovely, friendly lady with an endearing smile. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Tom & Pauline Flatley
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Catherine, Michael, Francis, Alexander, extended Rabbitte, Connell Families on the sad passing of your lovely Mum, may her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

MARY AND DERMOT KELLEHER BALLINA
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Catherine Olivia Cathal Francis on the passing of your Mam. She was a very friendly lady. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Tom & Ann Burke Knock
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to Catherine, Michael & extended family on the death of your lovely Mam. May she rest in peace.

Sharon and Alan Mulroy Belcarra
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Catherine and family on the passing of your mother. May she rest in peace.

Jimmie and Kathleen Murphy, Ballinamore, kiltimagh
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael, Catherine and the extended Rabbitte family on the death of Bridie. May she rest in peace.

James and Karen Flatley
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to Michael and Catherine and extended families on the passing of Bridie. May she Rest in Peace.

Bernie Finn,Knock,
3 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathies to Catherine and Michael on the passing of your Mam Bridie. May she rest in peace.

Lisa Gavin (Ruane)
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Rabbitte family on the passing of Bridie. May she rest in peace.

Noreen Reddington
3 weeks ago

Sympathy to Michael and Catherine on the death of your Mam. May she rest n peace. Always so friendy to meet.

Tommy and Sinead Lyons , Breaffy,Castlebar
3 weeks ago

Our sincere Condolences to Francis , Catherine, Olivia and Cathal on the loss of the passing of your mum. May she rest in heavenly peace . ❤️

Trena Flatley
3 weeks ago

My Sincere Condolences to Catherine & Michael & all the extended family on the sad passing of Bridie.. A Lovely Pleasant lady n good fun.
May Bridie’s gentle Soul
Rest in Peace.🙏🏻

Patricia, Paul, Tommy & Paul Ruane, Barnacarroll
3 weeks ago

Dear Catherine, Francis, Olivia, Cathal, Micheal & extended families. Sorry to hear of the passing of your dear mum & granny. She was always a lovely friendly lady. May her soul rest in peace.

Pat and Brid connaughton.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Catherine michael Francis and family on the passing of Bridie . May she rest in peace

Tommy and Geraldine Flatley
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Catherine, Michael and extended families on the passing of Bridie, may she rest in peace

Dave and Louise Sharpe
3 weeks ago

Our most Sincere sympathy to Catherine and Michael on the sad passing of your wonderful mother Bridie.
I was so sad to hear this today, she was a true character, she will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure to know her.
May she rest in peace.

Aisling & Noel Prendergast Knock
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Catherine & Michael & all members of the Rabbitte & Connell families on the passing of your beloved mum Bridie. A lovely lady.
You’re all in our thoughts & prayers at this sad time. Rest in peace Bridie

Martin Bernie Graven & family Islandeady
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Catherine, Michael, Francis & all the Rabbitte family on the sad passing of Bridie. May she rest in peace.

Cllr Richard Finn. / Rena Nally.
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to the Rabbitte and Connell families extended families, neighbours and friends on the passing of Bridie.
May she rest in peace.

Peter & Mary McGuinness
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Michael and Catherine on the sad passing of your lovely mum. May she rest in peace..

Martin and Kathleen Walsh and family Rockfield
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Katherine.Micheal and Francis and the extended families.May she rest in peace.

Damien and Caroline flatley
3 weeks ago

Condolences to Catherine and Francis and Michael on the your loss. May Bridie rest in peace

Marie Crowe (Tolan) Mace
3 weeks ago

Catherine, Michael, Francis, Alexandra, Olivia and Cathal and all the family, so sorry to hear about Bridie, she was great fun and so kind years ago in St Mary’s Hostel where we work n many’s the laugh we had in Tesco since about the old days. Like Jimmy before you, you will have the light of heaven where he will be thrilled to welcome you. Sleep well my friend x

Marayde O’Brien, Tubbercurry
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Catherine and all the family on the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace

Paddy and Mary lyons rockfield.
3 weeks ago

We offer our sincere sympathy to all the flatley and connell family and extended family on the death of Bridie. May she rest in peace.

Mary & Anne Marie Biesty .
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Catherine and Michael on your very sad loss .We have fond memories of working with Bridie in St Mary’s Knock May her kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace .

George and Louise Flanagan Greenwood
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Michael Catherine and all the family on the passing of your lovely Mam Bridie, May she rest in eternal peace.

Seamus and Margaret Conboy
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Catherine and Michael on the passing of their dear mother. May she rest in peace.

Jimmy and Kathleen Morley
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Catherine,Francis,Olivia,Cathal,Michael and the extended Rabbitte families on the death of Bridie.May she rest in peace

Marian Campbell
3 weeks ago

So sorry to hear Bridie has passed away, she always had a smile when we would meet. Condolences to Catherine and Michael and family and may her soul rest in peace 🙏.

Dom and Helen Geraghty
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Catherine, Michael, Olivia and Cathal and the extended Rabbitte family on the sad passing of Bridie. A lovely friendly lady. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Marcella Wilkinson – Larkin
3 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to Catherine, Michael, all the Rabbitte family, and extended Families. I will miss Bridie’s little chats. I hope she will Rest in Peace.

Anne Crowe (Jordan)
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Catherine and Michael on the sad passing of your lovely Mom and to the extended Rabbitte and Connell families. Fond memories working with Bridie in St. Mary’s Knock always in good form. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Sr Cecelia Newell , Carramana, Dunmore
3 weeks ago

Rest in peace Bridie and sincere condolences to your family.

Anne Burke and Terry Campbell
3 weeks ago

Our most sincere sympathy to Michael Catherine and the extended Rabbitte family on the passing of Bridie May she rest in Eternal Peace In our thoughts and prayers at this sad time

Thomas & Ann Garvey Rockfield
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to Catherine Micheal on the passing of Bridie and extended family
May she rest in peace

Willie & Anne Healy Barnacarroll
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Micheal Catherine on the passing of your Mum and extended family
May she rest in peace

Mary Walsh Kiltimagh
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to all the Rabbitte family on the passing of your lovely Mam Bridie, May she rest in eternal peace.

Mary Cunnane and family
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Michael, Catɓerine and extended family on the sad passing of your lovely mum .May she rest in peace.

Mary McBride & family
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Bridies family. We only met her very recently but she was a lovely soul. May she Rest in Peace

Patricia Govin and family Kiltimagh
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Catherine and Michael and extended families on the death of yer beloved mam. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Declan & Linda Jordan
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Catherine, Michael and family on the death of your Mam Bridie. Always had time to stand for a chat when out walking. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Michàel Rattigan Knock
3 weeks ago

Mÿ dèèpest sympathy to all the Rabbìtte families on the death of Bridie.May her soul rest in peace.

Margaret and John Rattigan, Knock
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Catherine, Michael and family on the death of Bridie. Lovely memories of meeting her on her walks. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Vincent and Celia Jennings Knock
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Rabbitte and Flatley families on the passing of Bridie May Her Soul Rest In peace

Sinead & Seamus Hughes
3 weeks ago

Condolences to Catherine and Michael on your mums passing and to all the extended Rabbitte family. May Bridie rest in peace.

Noreen Campbell
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Catherine, Michael and extended family at this sad time. May your mam rest in peace🙏

Mary Flatley Knock
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Michael and Catherine on the loss of your mam. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace

John & Nuala Kelly
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Catherine & Michael and all the Rabbitte and Connell families and extended on Bridie’s sad passing. May she rest in peace.

Vincent and Kathleen Burke knock
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Catherine Michael son in-law Daughter in law and her grandchildren and all the families Briidie was a wonderful lady may her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏🙏🙏

Brian and Maud Finn.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Catherine, Michael, Francis, Alexandra and all the extended family on the passing of Bridie, may she rest in peace.

Michael Carty London.
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy Michael, Catherine and all extended Rabbitte Families on Bridie’s Death. May She RIP.

Enda & Eileen O’Brien
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Catherine and Michael and extended families on your Mam’s sad passing. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Martin & Teresa Costello
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Catherine,Francis Michael and Alexandra and extended family on the passing of Bridie.
May she rest in peace

Martin & Teresa Costello
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Catherine,Francis,Michael and Alexandra and extended family on
the passing of Bridie.
May she rest in peace.

Seamus and mary Waldron Holywell
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to michael Catherine and extended family on your sad loss may bridie rest in peace RIP

Margaret jennings Rookfield
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to michael Catherine and family on the loss of bridie may she rest in peace RIP

Raymond and Yvonne Heneghan
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Catherine and Michael on the sad passing of your mother a very kind and friendly lady Had many a laugh with her in the post office May her gentle soul rest in peace

John & mary feerickglencarra,
3 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of Bridies passing.condolances to all her family.we used have many chats.lovely lady.may she rest in peace.

Austin, Celia, Lauren, Aoife and Dana Carney.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Catherine, Michael, Francis, Olivia, Cathal Alexandra and the extended families on the passing of Bridie. May her soul rest in peace.

Catriona & Thomas Byrne and Family
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Catherine & Francis, Michael & Alexandra & all the Rabbitte & Family on the death of your mum, thinking of you all at this difficult time, may her gentle soul rest in peace

Moyles Family Derryhillagh
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Catherine, Michael, her grand children Olivia and Cathal, son in law Francis and extended family and friends on the sad passing of Bridie. May she rest in peace.

Bridie & Seamus O Boyle Ballyhaunis
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to the Rabbitte Connell & Hussey family’s on the passing of bridie may she rest in peace

Michael and Carmel Campbell
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Michael and Catherine on the death of Bridie. She was a lovely lady. God rest her gentle soul.

Josie Conboy and family
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Catherine and Michael and extended families on the death of Bridie May her gentle soul rest in peace

Stephen & Martina Gaughan
3 weeks ago

Catherine, Michael and families, we are so sorry to hear Bridie has passed away. It was always a pleasure to meet her and have a chat. May her gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Margaret, Seamus, Mary & Mags Costello
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Catherine, Francis, Olivia, Cathal, Michael, Alexandra, Mary and all the extended family on the passing of Bridie. May she rest in peace.

John and Colette O Brien .
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Rabbitte family on the sad passing of Bridie May she rest in peace

Mary * Gerry O Boyle Ballyhaunis
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to bridie family may she rest in peace

Peggy Flatley and family
3 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Catherine and family on the passing of your Mother may she Rest in peace

John and Mary Caulfield Kilkelly.
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Catherine and Michael and all of Bridie’s relatives and friends on her death. A lovely Lady. May she rest in peace.

Clodagh Coleman, Knock
3 weeks ago

Heartfelt Sympathy to Catherine and Michael, and extended family on the passing of Bridie. A lovely person with a great sense of humour who always made time for her enjoyable chats. May Bridie’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Joanna Govin
3 weeks ago

Rest in peace Bridie, she will be sadly missed, Darragh loved mowing her lawns and having the tea, cake and the chat afterwards sympathy to Catherine, Michael, Mary, Francie, Alexandra, Olivia & Cathal.

Karina Butler (nee Flatley), Niall and family
3 weeks ago

Condolences to Catherine and Michael on your mums passing and to all the extended Rabbitte family. May Bridie rest in peace.

Suzie Coleman
3 weeks ago

Sincere heartfelt sympathy to Catherine, Michael, all the Rabbitte/Connell family and extended families on the passing of Bridie. Bridie had a welcoming smile and hello for everyone, you will be missed, Bridie. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Seamus Heneghan
3 weeks ago

I offer my condolences to Catherine and Michael on the passing of their mother Bridie we were neighbours a few years back she was one lovely woman
May she rest in peace

Seamus and Phil Cullinane
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Catherine , Michael, grandchildren, extended family neighbours and friends on the sad passingof Brdie , a lovely, friendly lady .
Rest In Eternal Peace Bridie.

Luke Flatley (Cullintra)
3 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to all the Rabbitte family and extended family on the passing of Bridie, may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary Murphy (Nally) Barnacarroll
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Catherine, Michael and extended Family on the passing of your dear Mother Bridie, thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

Enda and Mary Morley, Ruane, Knock
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Catherine, Michael and extended family on the passing of Bridie.
May she rest in peace.

Elaine and family
3 weeks ago

Thinking of you and sending our heartfelt condolences

Lisa (Maloney) & Conor O’Boyle & family
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Catherine and Michael on the loss of their lovely mum. She was a beautiful lady, a wonderful neighbour and will be sorely missed in St. Thomas Crescent. 🙏 RIP Bridie ❤️

Sinead Baldwin
3 weeks ago

Condolences to you both, Catherine and Michael and all the family. From Sinead, Kevin and Daniel in Leeds xxx

John & Mairead Egan
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolenes to Catherine and Michael on the passing of Bridie.
May she rest in peace.

Tom & Hazel Flatley
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Michael, Catherine and extended family on the passing of Bridie. May she rest in peace.

Shane Egan
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Michael, Cathrine on the death of your mother. Rest in peace Bridie

Janette Hunt, Cloonlee
3 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Catherine ,Michael and all your families on the loss of Bridie. Such a lovely friendly lady. May she Rest In Heavenly Peace.

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