Desmond (Des) McGinty

Desmond-McGinty

Baile an Chóiste, Headford Road, Galway City, Galway and formerly of McHale Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Desmond.

Predeceased by his parents Annie and Patrick, brothers Kevin and Paddy, sisters Mary, Kitty and Monica.

Beloved partner of Ann.

Sadly missed by his sons Jonathan and Ruaidhrí, daughter Aisling and their mother Lucia, Ann’s sons John, Michael and Mark, grandchildren Claudia and Layle, his twin brother Gerry, sisters Jean and Muriel, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing in Irwin’s Funeral Home, Bóthar Irwin (H91 CK84) on Sunday, the 11th of May from 5pm.

Removal at 6:30pm to The Church of the Resurrection, Ballinfoyle (H91 W298).

Des’ Requiem Mass will take place on Monday, the 12th of May at 1pm.

Funeral afterwards to Castlebar Old Graveyard, Co. Mayo.

House private please.

Donations if desired to The Galway Hospice

https://galwayhospice.ie/donate/

Book of Condolence: For those of you who would like to offer a message of sympathy, are invited to do so in the condolence section below. Des’ family would like to thank you for the kindness and support which has been shown to them, at this very sad

Published On: May 9th, 2025

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Mick and Angela Gavin
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy Jean to you and all the extended McGinty family on Des’ passing. May he rest in the eternal peace of heaven.

Ruth Fair and family.
1 week ago

My deepest sympathy to Dess family on the death of Des,may his soul Rest in Peace.

John, Terri Gallagher& Family.
1 week ago

Deepest condolences to Ann and the boys and all Des s extended family.
We are so saddened to hear of his passing.
Des was a good friend and neighbour in galway.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
May Des RIP.

James : Thomas & John Noel Walsh Belcarra
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to his Partner Ann & all the Mc Ginty family on the death of Dessi. May he rest in peace.

Irene and Joe Moylette Dunne Islandeady
1 week ago

Deepest Sympathy to Jean Muriel and all the McGinty family on the sad passing of Dessie May his gentle soul Rest in Heavenly Peace 🙏

Tom & Gerardine McNally, Curragh
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Lucia, Aisling, Ruaidhrí, Jonathan & all the McGinty family on the sad passing of Des. May he rest in peace.

Breege Kenny Walsh & Kenny Family—Castlebar
1 week ago

Deepest Sympathy to Ann & Family,
Lucy & Family, brother Ger & sisters Jean, Marie & extended McGinty Families on the very sad death of Dessie.
May He Rest in Everlasting Peace.

Andy Neary
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Ginty family on the death of Des
Great. memories of him driving the school bus many year’s ago
RIP

Padraig and Bríd Heverin
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Aisling, Lucia and all the family on the death of Des. RIP.

Martin & Marion Feeney, Castlebar
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to all the McGinty Family and extended Family on the passing of Des. May He Rest in Eternal Peace

Gillian & Ronan , Josh & Adam Collins
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Muriel and all the McGinty families on the sad passing of Des . May he rest in peace.

King Family Curragh/ Spencer Street
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to all the family on the passing of Dessie, fond memories of visits and the craic in Spencer Street. Rest in peace Dessie

Tommy Kearns
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to the McGinty family on the death of Des. May he rest in peace.

Padraic & Mary Lyons
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to the McGinty family & extended family on the passing of Des. R.I.P.

Liam and Denise Foy Parke Castlebar
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to the mcginty family may des rest in peace

Claire.kelly and family
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to the mc.ginty family and extended families on the passing of des may he rest in peace

Austin Quinn Westport Road Castlebar
1 week ago

Sincere sympathise to the Mc Ginty family on the sad news of the passing of Des.
May He Rest In Peace

Peter and Anne Jennings Carrowbrinohue Castlebar
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Families on Des sad passing.I worked with Des in the late sixties.He was always full of fun and always stood up for Me.and was a dear friend of mine for many years.He certainly be missed in Castlebar and Galway.Good bye old pall till We all meet again up yonder.

Tommy Battle
1 week ago

So sorry to hear of Desy’s passing,sincere sympathy to his family and extended McGinty families! May he Rest In Peace

Sean and Carmel Heverin Castlebar
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to the Mc Ginty family on the sad passing of Des, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Seamus and Kathy Byrne
1 week ago

Sorry for your loss condolences to you all may he rest in peace

Joan , kieran & Deirdre Conway Conway
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to the Mc Ginty family on the passing of Dessie.
May Dessie gentle soul rest in peace.

Martin Sammon
1 week ago

Sympathy to Aisling and all of your family on the passing of your Dad. May he Rest in Peace.

Aisling McGreal
1 week ago

Condolences to Aisling, Jonathan and all the family, thinking of you all at this difficult time. May Des now rest in peace.

Aidan Brett
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy on the death of Des may he rest in peace

Mary (Gillan) McHugh
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to all the McGinty family on the sad passing of Des. Fond memories from school bus days of both himself and Gerry ..may Des’s gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Billy & Irene Bourke (Cowman), Breaffy, Castlebar,
1 week ago

Our sincere sympathy to all the McGinty & extended Families on the passing on the passing of Dessie, may he Rest in Peace.

Nanita Grendon (Heraty) St Bridgets Crescent
1 week ago

So sorry to read about Des passing may he rest in peace

Judy Byrne Lucan St
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to the McGinty family on the passing of Des. May he rest in peace.

Denis and Geg Gilligan
1 week ago

Our deepest condolences to the McGinty families on the sad passing of Des.May he rest in peace.

Johnny Mee
1 week ago

Sympathy to Des’s relatives, an old friend and neighbour/

Joe Redmond, Springfield, Castlebar
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to all Des’s family and many friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Judy Byrne Lucan Street
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to McGinty Families on the passing of Des. May he rest in peace with his loved ones gone before him

Ned and Mary Rose Mc Greal
1 week ago

May Ďes rest in peace

Gerard Minogue. Castlebar
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to the McGinty family on the passing of Des. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary and Martin Monaghan
1 week ago

To Gerry and all the Mcginty Family and extended families. Sincere condolences to you all on the loss of Des. Ar dheis dé go raibh a hanam.

Eileen and Padraic Corrigan
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to the McGinty family and extended family on the death of Dessie. May he rest in peace.

Seamus & Marie Tuohy ,Breaffy
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Aisling ,Jonathan Ruaidhri , their mother Lucia and all the Mc Ginty Family on the death of Des , may he rest in peace ,

Sean and Pauline Rice
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to his family on the death of Des

George Bartley & family
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to the McGinty family on the sad passing of Des. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Bernie McHale ex MMHS
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to you Aisling and all your family on the passing of your dad Des. May he rest in peace.

Heverin Family.
2 weeks ago

We are very sorry to hear the sad news of Des’s Passing. Send on our Sincere Sympathy to all the Mc Ginty Family & extended Family. Rest in Peace Dessy. From: The Heverin Family. Irish House. Castlebar.

Deirdre Ruddy
2 weeks ago

My condolences Aisling to you, your brothers, Ann, Lucia and all the family. May your Dsd rest in peace.

Eddie and Mary Rose McNulty
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to the McGinty family on the sad passing of Des. May he Rest in Peace.

Tony Conway,Castlebar
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the McGinty family and extended family members on the passing of Des. May he Rest in Peace

John and Kathleen Flynn Ross
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Muriel and all the McGinty families on the sad passing of Des. May he rest in peace

John Healy Castlebar
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the McGinty family on the death of Des. Another one of rhe old stock gone

Kevin and Mary Egan
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to partner Ann and all the McGinty families on the sad passing of Des. May he rest in peace.

Eamon and Kathleen Courell.
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the McGinty family on the death of Des. May he rest in peace.

Laura Byrne, Bohola
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Aisling on the passing of your dad. Thinking of you and all the family at this difficult time. May he rest in eternal peace.

Johnny Finnerty and Mary Burns,
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to all the extended Mc Ginty Families on the passing of Des may he rest in peace,

Liam Byrne.
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the family of des an old rlp.

Jean McGreal, Toronto, Canada.
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the McGinty family on the loss of Des. Rest in Peace.

Ellen Ginty Ballycroy
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy is extended to the Mc Ginty Family and extended members on the Passing of Desmond 🙏

Michael and Sally Corcoran Castlebar
2 weeks ago

Sincerest condolances to Des’s partner Ann..sons jonathan and Ruaidhrí, daughter Aisling..brother Jerry sisters Jean and Muriel. Des was a dear friend of mine in our younger years on Mc Hale Rd …Des was so well liked around castlebar..RIP DES

Ken and Una Mc Greal Straide.
2 weeks ago

Condolences to the family on the passing of Des.Rest in peace.

Margaret (Minogue) Gilger.
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to The McGinty Family on the sad passing of Des, may he rest in peace.

Pat & Phill Naughton
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Ginty Family so sad to hear of Des passng many happy memories of our time with the 5th Cav great character may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Jack and Maisie Loftus Marian Row
2 weeks ago

Remember Deß his parents also his Brothers;Sister’s and inlaws .

Marion Mc Hugh Rowland. Barna Village,Galway.(Cappagh,Pontoon rd)
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family on the passing of Dessie. Lord rest his soul & may he comfort all who mourn his loss. May fond memories sustain you & the love of each other. He was a lovely man …full of life & a great personality. Fond memories of Dessie from the Bungalow Bar back in the good old days with my late Mum & Nanny . (Marion & family)

Brendan & Mary Cresham
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the extended McGinty family on the passing of Des .May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Bernie Heneghan Ballyheane
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Aisling and all the extended family on the sad passing of your dad Des. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Edwina Keane and family Riverdale Court Castlebar
2 weeks ago

Sincere Condolences To The McGinty family On The Passing Of Dessie RIP. In My Thoughts At This Sad Time

Edward and Carol Kennedy
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the McGinty family on the sad passing of Des, may his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Amy Cassidy Woodfield Dunmore Co.Galway.
2 weeks ago

I’m really sorry to hear that Michael and Mark. God rest his soul at peace. From Amy Cassidy Woodfield Dunmore Co. Galway. 🕊️😲😮😳😢 😇💔😭

Michael & Mary Feeney
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the McGinty family on the passing of Des – may he rest in peace. Des was a character with a great sense of humour and a wonderful story teller.

Joe and Eileen togher castlebar sorry
2 weeks ago

Sorry to hear of the passing of Dessie may he rest in peace 🙏

Monica Dolan
2 weeks ago

May Dessie rest in peace.
From his niece

Stephen & Ann Sweeney (Minogue)
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the McGinty Family & extended Families on the sad passing of Des. May Des Rest In Peace.

Edel & Padraic Cunningham, Ballyglass
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Aisling, Lucia & all extended family members on the passing of Des. May he rest in peace.

Brid Earls & family
2 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of Dessie’s passing. Deepest sympathy to all the McGinty family and extended family members. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Eamonn &Ann Clarke and family
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to the family may Des rest peacefully

Tom and bridie o connor castlebar
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Des’s partner and family also to the Mc Ginty family, may his gentle soul rest in peace

Ann Gallagher Reynolds Castlebar
2 weeks ago

My Deepest Sympathy to all the Family. Fond Memories of Dessie. Rest In Peace

Michael and Deirdre Minogue
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the McGinty family may Des rest in peace.

Frank & Ann Connolly, Garryduff Drive, Castlebar
2 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to all the McGinty family on the death of Dessie. Fond memories of Dessie in the pub on Spencer Street, many years ago

Michael Neary and family. Castlebar
2 weeks ago

With sincere sympathy and condolences to Muriel Jean and all the Mcginty and extended family. So sorry for your sad loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

Pat and Marian Halligan (Castlebar)
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the McGinty family on the sad passing of Dessie. May he rest in peace.

Christy & Ena Fitzgerald Castlebar
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Muriel Jean Gerry and extended family on the death of Des may he rest in peace

Christy Tynan, Castlebar
2 weeks ago

Deeply sorry to learn of Des’s passing. My sincere sympathy to Ann, Jonathan and Ruaidhrí, to Aisling and Lucia, to Ger, Jean and Muriel and to his extended family and friends.

Kevin and Carol McGing
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the McGinty families on the sad passing of Dessie. He is fondly remembered. May he rest in eternal peace.

Peter and Stasia Dever
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Dessies family on his passing great memories of him in castlebar in the ambulance service always a gentleman may he rest in peace

Kevin and Kathleen Guthrie Castlebar
2 weeks ago

We would like to of our sincere condolences to Des partner Ann his family also his sisters Murial, Jean and brother Ger and all extended family members. Des was a great character and a great man for sending mass cards may his gentle soul rest in heavenly peace amen. 🙏

Tom Fadden Hollyhill Castlebar
2 weeks ago

Rest in peace Des sympathy to all the family

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