Dominic Gerard Christopher Gallagher (Gerry but fondly known as Ged)

DOMINIC-GALLAGHER

Corragaun, Newport, Co. Mayo previously of Leeds – suddenly 14th November 2025.

Predeceased by his parents Mary and Dominic and his brother Sean and sister Josephine.

Ged was the cherished partner of Erika, devoted father to Jesse and Ella and brother to Paul.

Ged will be dearly missed by his extended family, neighbours and friends.

His passing will be a profound loss to the community and to all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Ged will repose at his beloved home, Corragaun, Newport, Co Mayo F28 PW72 Tuesday from 4pm until 7pm.

House private at all other times.

A strictly private ceremony will be held on Wednesday followed by private cremation.

As Ged was a committed volunteer, please consider devoting time to your community in lieu of any charitable donation.

“Go plant your kindness to as many as possible Ged from your next destination”

Slán agus beannacht.

All enquiries to Paul Kilroy Funeral Director on 0868543991.

Please note a one way traffic system will be in place on Tuesday evening: entry via Kilbride and exit via Corragaun.

Published On: November 16th, 2025

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Bernard Dixon
6 months ago

Condolences to Erika and family and his surviving brother Paul. Both Paul and Gerry school friends from SMC Leeds. You are all in my prayers. RIP Gerry.

Mary Gavin Derradda Newport
6 months ago

Condolences to Erica & all the family at this sad & sudden death May he Rest in Peace .

Mark and Rose Horgan
6 months ago

So sorry to hear of GED’s death. Deepest condolences to you Erika, Jesse and Ella. Thinking of all the family today. Praying you’ll find comfort and strength for the days ahead.

Paul Lawson
6 months ago

So sorry to hear of Gerry’s death .We were friends both at primary and at Saint Michael’s College. Condolences to all his family.

Una Kirby
6 months ago

Deepest condolences to Erika & all the family on the sad passing of Ged. May he rest in peace & may God comfort you at this sad time.

Francis & Angela Gavin
6 months ago

Sorry to hear of Gerry’s passing. Sincere sympathy on your loss. May he rest in peace.

Norah kelly
6 months ago

My deepest sympathy to all of Ged’s family. I really enjoyed working with Ged and he will be missed.

Una & Tony Quinn Newport
6 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Erika and all the family on the passing of Gerry. May he rest in peace.

Anthony Josephine Barrett Ballymacsherron Belmullet
6 months ago

Sympathy to all Gerry’s family at this difficult time. Our deepest condolences. May he Rest in Peace

Joe, Barbara Reid & family
6 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Erika and all the family. May he rest in peace

Mary Mylett Cuilmore
6 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Erika Ella Jesse and to all of Erikas and Geds extended families Such sad news of Geds sudden passing Thinking of all of you at this very sad time in your lives May Geds soul rest in peace I’m sure he is extending his helpful hand in his eternal home

Fahy Rovers FC
6 months ago

Sympathy to all Gerry’s family at this difficult time. Our deepest condolences. May he Rest in Peace

Elizabeth&John Beckett.Clogher.Westport
6 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to Erika&family,extended family members on the sad passing of Gerry.May he rest in peace

Mary & Pakie Keane Ardkeen Kilmeena
6 months ago

Sincerest sympathies Erika, Jesse and Ella on Gerry’s passing. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Charlie and Mary Gannon
6 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family on the sad passing of Gerard, may his soul rest in peace.

Caroline O’Malley, Newport
6 months ago

Deepest sympathies to Erika, Ella, Jesse and all of Jed and Erika’s extended family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad and difficult. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Tom Ryder Clooneen
6 months ago

Sincere condolences to Gerry’s partner and to his family on his sudden passing. He was a lovely man to deal with. May he find Peace and Rest.

Pauline, Gordon, Laura, Clodagh & David Ryan
6 months ago

To Erika, Ella, Jesse and all of Jed and Erika’s extended family on your heartbreaking loss. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.

Frank & Marie McNeela
6 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Erika and family on the sad passing of Gerry. May he rest in peace.
Sorry we are unable to attend

Mary Gallagher Achill/Newport
6 months ago

My sincere sympathy to Erika and family on the sudden passing of Gerry. May his rest in peace.

Majella Gallagher Cloghan Westport
6 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Erika Jesse Ella Paul and the extended family on Ged’s death. He will be sorely missed by his family and the wider community in Newport. May Ged rest in peace

Carol & Christy Rowland Glenhest
6 months ago

Sincere condolences to Erika and Family on the sad passing of Ged, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Belinda Ginnelly and Colm Geraghty Mulranny
6 months ago

We are so sorry Erika hearing the sad news of Gerry’s sudden passing. R.i.p
Thinking of you and all your family at this most difficult time. May he rest peacefully 🙏

Sean and Kathleen Kelly Newport
6 months ago

Sincere sympathy to erika and family on the death of Gerry may his gentle soul rest in peace

Jim and Dolores Cameron
6 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Erika and Family on Ged,s passing May he rest in peace in God’s loving care 🙏

Therese & Geraldine Gibbons Westport
6 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Erika, Jesse, Ella and all the family on Gerrys passing.May his soul rest in peace

Christy & Kathleen Loftus & family
6 months ago

Our sincere and deepest sympathy to you Erika on the sudden passing of your beloved Ged. Our sympathy also to Jesse and Ella and to Ged’s brother Paul. A kind and friendly person who volunteered so much of his time to the community of Newport, working from early morning and throughout the day to enhance, clean-up and improve our town . He will surely be missed. May his kind and gentle soul now rest in peace.

Kathleen & Alan Leneghan Newport
6 months ago

Deepest Sympathies to Erika, Jesse, Ella, Paul and extended Gallagher Family on the sudden passing of Ged.
Ged was an absolute gentleman and will be sorely missed around Newport. May he Rest in Peace

Edward & Rachel Reid
6 months ago

Sincere sympathies to Erika & Ged’s family & friends. Ged gave so much of his time to our community, we were saddened to hear of his passing.

Agnes/frank chambers Fahy
6 months ago

Deepest sympathy to you Erika, Jesse and Ella , on the death of Gerry , Gerry was always lovely to met , always willing do help out , volunteer his time , he will be missed by many people, god comfort you all , may Gerry rest in eternal peace, with all that’s gone before him .

Sharon and Maureen Mc Govern
6 months ago

So sorry to hear this sad news. Ged was a true community person and will be deeply missed in Newport. Heartfelt condolences to Erika, Jesse, Ella, and all Ged’s family and friends.

Anthony and Ita McHugh, The Valley, Achill, Co.Mayo
6 months ago

Sincere sympathies to all the family on the passing of Ged, may his soul rest in peace.

Mary Jo Guilfoyle , Newport
6 months ago

So very sorry to hear of Gerry’s untimely passing.Deepest sympathy to Erica,Jesse ,Ella and the extended family. He will be missed by so many people in Newport.

Oliver And Bridie Corcoran.Westport road Newport
6 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Erika and family on the sad passing of Gerry. May he rest in peace
Sorry we are unable to attend.Oliver and Bridie

Roy Dixon – Leeds
6 months ago

” Catch Up With You Later Ged “

Maureen Lenighan
6 months ago

So sad to hear of Geds passing.
Rest in peace

Mary Joyce Mulranny
6 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Ericka and Family on Ged’s passing ..May he rest peacefully A man who gave so generously of his time to Newport ..He will be greatly missed ..

Connie, Mary & Sean Morrissey Manulla
6 months ago

Our sincere sympathy to Gerry’s family.
Fond memories of Gerry at soccer in Milebush.
May he rest in peace.

Mary and Pat Sammon
6 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to Erika Jesse Ella and all the Family on Gerrys sad passing may his soul rest in peace

Stephanie chambers
6 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Erika, Jesse, Ella and all family of geds. May he rest in peace .

Teresa omalley
6 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Erika Jesse Ella and Paul on the sad passing of Gerry May he rest in peace

Tommy & Ann Forrestal, Glenhest
6 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Erika, Jesse , Ella ,Paul and all Gerrys extended family and friends. Thinking of you all at this sad time as you grieve your beloved Gerry. He truly was a great community man.May he rest in peace .

Mary and Vincent McNulty, Tiernaur
6 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Erika and family on the sad passing of Gerry. May he rest in peace and may God comfort you all at this sad time.

Martin & Mary Walsh & Family Derryloughan Newport
6 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Erika & Family on the sudden passing of Gerry. A wonderful community volunteer. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this sad time. May he Rest in Peace.

Ged and Amanda Murphy
6 months ago

We were so sad to hear about Jerry’s sudden passing. He was such a lovely generous man and a great friend to Patrick and Michelle. Our thoughts and prayers are with Erika and all of his family. XXX

John & Mary Finnerty
6 months ago

Sincere condolences expressed to Erika Ella Jesse Paul & the extended Gallagher family on the very sad passing of Gerry
May he rest in peace
John Mary Shane & Cathal

Honoria and Billy browne Newport
6 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Ericka Jesse Ella on the passing of gerry

Mary and Pat Sammon
6 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to Erika and all the family on Geds passing may his gentle soul rest in peace

Ronan O’Grady
6 months ago

Sincere sympathies to all Gerry’s family and friends. May he rest in peace 🙏

Paul Gray, Westport.
6 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Erika and family on the sad passing of Gerry, a true gentleman, may he rest in peace.

Mairead Ginnelly
6 months ago

Sincere condolences to Erika, Jesse & Ella, community saddened on hearing of Gerry’s passing, thinking of you all, may he rest in peace.

Michael Lydon ( PJ Kellys, Westport)
6 months ago

Deepest sympathies to Erika & family on the sad passing of Gerry.
May he Rest in Peace.

Terence and Mary Dever
6 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Erika and family and extended families on the sad passing of Gerry. Happy memories of Gerry visiting Dooagh many years ago. May he rest in peace.

Noreen o Malley. Knocknageeha.
6 months ago

Rest in peace Ged. Condolences to Erika, Jesse and Ella and his brother Paul and many friends.

Padraic and Mary Finnerty
6 months ago

We are saddened to hear of Gerry’s sudden passing. RIP
Our love to you Erika, Jesse and Ella at this sad time, Gerry gave so willingly to this community, he will be greatly missed. May all your lovely family memories console you. Gerry was a gentleman.

Bernie Callaghan
6 months ago

My deepest sympathy Erika on the very sad passing of Ged. Thinking of you. R.I.P.

Dominick & Mary Theresa, & Family.
6 months ago

We offer our deepest condolences to you Erika, Ella, Jesse and all relatives and friends of Gerry.
He gave so much of his life to Newport town and suburbs; may he now be rewarded in his new home
in Heaven. Rest peacefully, Gerry. 🙏🏻

Anne Mc Govern
6 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Erica. Your loss is enormous. GED was a true volunteer. I had the pleasure of working alongside GED in the Tidy Towns and Tennis Club for many years. He gave of his time selflessly. He volienteered right up to the end. Newport has lost a true patriot. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Michael and Barbara chambers
6 months ago

Sincere condolences to Erika,Jess and Ella on the very sad passing of Ged. His smile and enthusiasm will be greatly missed around Newport. Thinking of you all and your extended family and friends at this very sad time. Rest in peace Ged.

Kelly & Rose Loftus
6 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to Erika, Ella, Jesse and all of Ged’s and Erika’s extended families on the tragic loss of Ged. May he rest in peace.

Michael, Patricia Joyce, The Beehive, Achill
6 months ago

It’s with great sadness we learned of Geds passing deepest sympathy to Erika Ella, Jesse, you are in our thoughts at this difficult time. Gerry was a wonderful community man and will be missed by all who knew him, we will miss Gerrys visits to his roots in Achill and especially The Beehive where his smile always brought warmth to The Beehive, thinking of you all especially his family. May he rest in eternal peace.

Newport Tidy Towns
6 months ago

Erika,Ella&Jesse,Peter.
We are shocked and saddened by the sudden death if our Tidy Town friend and volunteer Ged. His commitment,good humour, and pride in the place we call home made a lasting difference. Ged you will never be forgotten.

Paul, Liz & Eithne Kilroy
6 months ago

Our heartfelt sympathies to you Erika, Ella, Jesse, and to the extended families and friends on the sudden & untimely passing of your beloved Gerry.

Gerry will be remembered for all his wonderful work in and around Newport for the benefit of the community.

May Gerrys gentle soul rest now in eternal peace.

Rita Chambers
6 months ago

My sincere condolence to Erika, Jesse, Ella & the Galllagher & Dehner families on the passing of our AMAZING volunteer Ged. He was always ready & willing to help with whatever was going on. I am sure he is tidying up his new home. May your witty, gentle & beautiful soul rest in peace.

Pauline, Damien, Fintan & Aiden Dunne -Glenhest
6 months ago

Sincere condolences to Erika, Jesse, Ella and your extended family on the sudden and heartbreaking passing of Ged, he will be greatly missed in Newport. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.

Newport Medical Practice
6 months ago

So sad to hear of Gerry’s sudden passing.
A gentleman and a great community man who will be sorely missed.
Condolences to Erika, Jesse, Ella and family on your huge loss.
Rest peacefully

Mary and Tony Friel
6 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Erika and family on the death of Gerry, may he rest in peace.

Phil and Frank Chambers. Newport.
6 months ago

Our heartfelt sympathies Erika, Ella, Jesse, and family on Gerry’s sad passing.
We were so sorry to hear the sad news.
Erica,and family you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Gerry gave an enormous contribution to our community.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

William and Agnes McNea
6 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Erika and family on the sad passing of Gerry. May he rest in peace.

Irene Ryder & Family, Rossinrubble
6 months ago

Our sincere condolences to Erika, Jesse, Ella & extended Family on the sudden passing of Gerry. May he rest in eternal peace

Bernice and Alan Scott
6 months ago

Sincere condolences to Erika and all the family. Gerry was the kindest soul. His kindest to my brother Patrick Murphy and Michelle was second to none . May he rest in peace in Gods care

Ger brannen newport
6 months ago

So sorry to hear about gerry s sudden passing. To Erica,Jesse, Ella and all the family and friends my sincere condolences. He will be missed. Always good for a laugh. Rip gerry

John Cafferkey, Mulranny Road, Newport.
6 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to Erika and all the family on the sad passing of Gerry. May he rest in peace.

John and Margo Gibbons and Family Kilbride
6 months ago

Sincere condolences to Erika and family on the sudden passing of Gerry.Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time ,may Gerry’s soul rest in peace.

Sue Steer
6 months ago

With very deep and understanding sympathy to Erika and family and to Ged’s family. He will be sorely missed. Rest In Peace Ged. God bless you all. 🙏

Eileen & Ian Truby
6 months ago

We were shocked & saddened to hear of Gerry’s passing. We only had the pleasure of meeting him on 2 occasions 2 years ago. He was so very kind to us & a very dear friend to my brother, Patrick.Condolences to Erika & family.May he rest in peace.

Tom and Sharon Moran
6 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family on the passing of Gerry may he rest in peace

Frank Mulchrone
6 months ago

My Deepest Sympathy To Erika And Family On The Passing Of Ged
A Great Community Man May He Rest In Peace

Aileen Keogh
6 months ago

Erika, sincere condolences to you and your family. Ged will be missed by Newport, his volunteering , his smile, his energy contributed enormously to our community.

Maura and Michael Cusack
6 months ago

Our deepest sympathies Erika, Ella, Jesse, Paul and all the extended families.
We are all in shock at Gerry’s sudden passing.
Thinking of you all at this heart breaking time in your lives 💔
Rest in peace Gerry 🙏

Maura, Liam, Cathal & Kevin Chambers. Glenhest.
6 months ago

So so sorry for your loss Erika, Jesse, Ella, Joe and all Ged’s and Erika’s extended families. 💔 xxx

Peter and Martina Ryder Kilbride
6 months ago

Deepest condolences to Erika, Jesse, Ella and brother Paul and extended family on sad passing of Gerry. May he rest in peace.

Pat Michelle Daniel & Ryan Murphy
6 months ago

To Erika, Ella, Jess and the rest of your family. We were so shocked and still are of Gerrys passing. Our condolences to you all. He was the most caring man we have ever met. We and the boys always looked forward to his regular visits. He will be deeply missed and has left a big hole in our hearts. May he rest in peace.xxxxxxxxx

Linda & Pat Chambers,
6 months ago

Our sincere condolences to Erica, Jessa, Ella & Family on hearing of Geds sudden passing. May he rest in eternal peace

Tracy and Neil O’Donnell, Kilmeena
6 months ago

So very Sorry and shocked to hear of Gerrys passing. What a great Community man. May Gerry rest in peace.

Mary and Michael O’Haire Newport
6 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Gerrys family and friends. May he Rest in Peace.

Terry and marie costello newport
6 months ago

To Erika and family we are so shocked at Gerrys passing, our condolences on Gerrys passing may he rest in peace

Michael and Mae Holmes Tiernaur
6 months ago

Our condolence to Erika and all of Ger’s friends on his sad and sudden passing He was such a great community man he will be greatly missed May his gentle soul Rest In Peace

Mick Keane gortawarla Newport
6 months ago

Sincere condolences to Erika, Jessa and Ella at this their time of great loss.
Dedicated community person.

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