Eleanor O’Toole Derrig

OTOOLE-2

Tully Farm, Newport Road, Castlebar and formerly of Henry Street, Galway – peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff in Mayo Hospice, Castlebar – surrounded by her loving family – 4th May 2025

Former Librarian at Mayo County Library, Castlebar.

Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Kathleen and her brother Tom.

Deeply regretted by her heartbroken husband Ger, son Ríán, sister Josephine (Kelly, Galway) and brother Brendan (O’Toole, Galway), daughter-in-law Hanna, grandchildren Emmet and Éilish, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Eleanor will repose at her residence, Tully Farm, Newport Road, Castlebar, F23 C640 on Sunday evening 11th May from 5 o’clock until 7 o’clock.

Removal from her residence on Monday morning at 10.30 for Requiem Mass at 11.30 in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar.

Eleanor will be laid to rest afterwards in Castlebar New Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/castlebar

Family Flowers only. Donations if desired to;

ICU, Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar or Mayo Hospice Castlebar
https://www.hospice.ie/donations/in-loving-memory/

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” link below.

Enquiries to Thomas Moran & Sons, Castlebar
087 236 4598 / 094 90 21231

Published On: May 6th, 2025

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Martin O’ Malley – Derrycoosh
3 days ago

On hearing the sad news of the death of Eleanor O’Toole Derrig, I extend my sincere sympathy to her husband Ger, her son Rian along with extended O’ Toole and Derrig families. Taken from this life, far too soon, May Eleanor Rest In Peace.

Walter Donoghue
4 days ago

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

Helena & Kevin Naughton (Graffymore)
4 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Ger, Rián and Eleanor’s extended family on her untimely passing. May she rest in peace

Michael & Rose Fitzgerald (Graffymore).
4 days ago

Condolences to Ger, Rián and all the OToole and Derrig families on Eleanor’s passing. May she rest in peace

Bernie O’Donnell
4 days ago

Rest in peace Eleanor – have fond memories of working with her in the library service – sincere sympathies to Ger, Rian and extended family on your immense loss.

Eileen moran Westport
4 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Ger Rian and extended Derrig n O Toole famalies on passing of Eleanor may she rest n peace

Ger and Carmel Quigley.
4 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Derrig family on the death of Eleanor. May she rest in peace.

Burke Family, Rahins, Castlebar
4 days ago

Sincere Sympathy Ger & Family, all the O’Toole & Derrig Families on the sad & untimely death of Eleanor R.I.P. a lovely lady

Joe and Ann Reid and family
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Ger Rian Hannah and grandchildren and all the Derrig and OTool families at this sad time may Elanor rest in peace

Frank , Angela , Aoibheann and all the Gibbons family
5 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Ger, Rian and all the Derrig and O Toole families on the passing of Eleanor , such a lovely lady. May she rest in peace

Mary Golden, Breaffy
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Ger, Ríán, Hanna, and the extended Derrig & OToole families on the death of Eleanor. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Joanne, Paul & Sarah Dunne
5 days ago

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

Niamh and Pádraig Rice
5 days ago

Sincere condolences to Ger, Ríán, Josephine, Brendan and extended O’ Toole and Derrig families on the sad passing of Eleanor. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Maureen moran parke castlebar
5 days ago

Sincere condolences on the passing of Eleanor .
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Richard and Oonagh Harnedy
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Ger and all the family

Sharon Hegarty nee Connolly and family
5 days ago

Sincere condolences to Ger Rian and extended family on the sad passing of Eleanor. May she rest in peace.

Cormac, Katie and Marie O’Brien
5 days ago

Sincere condolences to Ger and all the Derrig and O’Toole family on the death of Eleanor. May she rest in peace.

Martin & Patricia Mc Tigue Snugboro, Castlebar
5 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Ger & Rian and the Derrig & O’Toole Families on the sad passing of Eleanor. May her gentle soul R.I.P. Our prayers are with you at this challenging time .

Michael and Mary O’Boyle Islandeady
5 days ago

Our Sincere and deepest sympathy Ger to you Rian and the O Toole and Derrig family’s on the sad passing of Eleanor May her gentle soul rest. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time

Sean & Anne Hopkins Rahins
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Ger, Rian and the extended Derrig and O’Toole families on the sad passing of Eleanor. May she rest in peace.

Val and Ann Roache Islandeady
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Ger and Ryan and extended family on the passing of Eleanor, may she rest in peace.

John and Barbara Mayock
5 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Ger, Rian and extended O’Toole and Derrig families may she rest in peace

Richard & Ann Kirkpatrick (mc gowan)
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy you Ger , Rìàn Hanna , grandchildren and all the O Toole and Derrig families on the passing of Eleanor.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Padraig/Dorothy Flynn
6 days ago

Sincere Sympathy to all theO TOOLE DERRIG FAMILY

Neary Family, Blackfort
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Ger, Rián & the extended Derrig and O’Toole families on the death of Eleanor. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Our prayers are with you at this challenging time.

Liam and Patricia Cannon
6 days ago

Sincere condolences to Ger and Rian on the passing of Eleanor. May she rest in peace.

Stephen Gainley
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Ger and Rian, so sorry to hear this news of Eleanor passing she was a lovely lady and a many laugh we had. May she rest in peace.

Nicholas and Ann Gainley and family
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Ger Rian and extended Derrig and OToole families on your sad passing of Eleanor. May she rest in peace

EDWARD AND BREEGE MULDOON AUGHAGOWER
6 days ago

DEEPEST SYMPATHY GER,RIAN THE O’TOOLE DERRIG AND EXTENDED FAMILIES MAY ELANOR REST IN PEACE

Breege walshe (Murphy)
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Ger and your family on the passing of Eleanor.
May she find eternal rest.

Noel & Elizabeth Cawley, Breaffy,
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Ger & Rian on the sad passing of your wife & mum. May Eleanor rest in peace.

Marie Morrin Murphy ex Mayo Co.Co.
6 days ago

My sincere sympathy to you Ger and to to the extended family on the very sad passing of your beautiful wife Eleanor.God grant her the glory of Heaven.

Matt Coady
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Ger . Rian and the Derrig family on Eleanor’s passing . May she rest in peace !

Nolan family mountbrown
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy Gerard rain derrig and o Toole family on the sad passing of Eleanor thoughts and prays are with you all at this sad time

Sean and Carmel Heverin Derrycoosh
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Ger, Rian and extended families on the sad passing of Eleanor, may her gentle soul rest in peace .

Michael & Mary Bourke Garryduff Park
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Ger & Rian & the extended Derrig & OToole families on the sad passing of Eleanor RIP

Anne Ludden and Family Rahins
6 days ago

Sincere condolences to Ger son Rian and Families on the death of Eleanor lovely lady May Eleanor rest in peace.🙏🙏

Mary & Noel Browne & family
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Ger, Rian and family. May Your dear wife and mam rest in peace.

Paddy Eileen Kearney Westport Rd
6 days ago

Deepest sympathies to Ger and Rian on your great loss of Eleanor . May she rest in peace

Ann Bourke Ballyhean
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to the Derrig family on Elenor’s death. May she rest in peace.

Harry Barrett
1 week ago

My deepest sympathy to Ger, son Rian and the extended family on the sad passing of Eleanor. May she rest in peace.

PJ and Marian Quinn
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to Ger and family on the sad passing of Eleanor. She inspired so many young literary minds with her publication of FINDING VOICES which showcased their talents and stirred their imagination.Eleanor will be sadly missed.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Brendan Kelly
1 week ago

Deepest sympathies to Ger, Ríán, Derrig and O’Toole families on the heartbreaking loss of Eleanor. May her soul, Rest In Peace

John and Nora King Hollyhill
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Ger, Rian and all the Derrig and OToole Family on the sad passing of Eleanor. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

David & Trish Dodd.
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Ger and Rian on Eleanor’s passing. May she rest in peace.

Maria & Tim Hastings, Westport.
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Ger and Rian and the extended family on the sad passing of Eleanor.
May she rest in peace.

Michael & Bernadette Naughton, Belcarra
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Ger, Ríán and all the Derrig and O’Toole families on the sad passing of Eleanor.
She was a lovely lady. May her gentle Soul rest in peace.

Mark & Katie Cadden
1 week ago

Ger & Rian,
Our sincere condolences to you both and the extended family on the very sad passing of Elenor. A true lady, may her gentle soul rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Nora , Sean & Ernan O Donnell, Ballyneggin , Castlebar
1 week ago

Our deepest sympathy to Ger and Rian and Family on the sad passing of Eleanor we are all so sorry to hear this news may she Rest In Peace.
We are thinking of all of you at this very sad time.

Neesa Patten
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Ger, Riàn and extended families on the death of Eleanor, May she rest in everlasting peace.

Eileen Goldrick
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Ger, Rián and extended family on the sad passing of Eleanor. May she rest in peace.

Rose (Doherty) & Bobby Feeney
1 week ago

Heartfelt sympathy to you Ger,Rian, Hannah,grandchildren and extended Derrig and O’Toole families on the sad passing of Eleanor. She was a lovly friendly lady. Rest in eternal peace Eleanor.

Patrick Sweeney and family
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Ger, Rian and the extended Derrig and O’Toole families on the sad passing of Eleanor. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Edward and Carol Kennedy
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Ger, Rian and extended families on Eleanor’s sad passing, may her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏.

Breege Gordon
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to you Ger, to Rian and to all your and Eleanor’s families on Eleanor’s sad passing. I worked with Eleanor in the Library and she was a lovely lady who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
May she Rest In Peace.

Anne and Michael Cunningham
1 week ago

Comhbhron o chroi do Gearoid agus do Rian ar bhas Eleanor. Bean deas lach seim a bhi inti. Leaba I measc na n-aingeal di

Mary OHora
1 week ago

Deepest Sympathy to Ger and family on the death of Eleanor May she rest in peace .

Anne O’Brien Swinford
1 week ago

My sincere condolences to Ger, Rìàn and extended family. I have wonderful memories of working with Eleanor in Westport Library from.September 1999 to January 2001. We had many great conversations and many laughs. May she rest in eternal peace.

Ann Cannon
1 week ago

Condolences to all the families.
May she may RIP.

Gerry Costello Martina Brennan
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Ger,Rian and all the family on the passing of Eleanor.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Paddy Carney curnanool,
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Ger and Rian and family, and all the O’Toole families on the death of Eleanor, may she rest in peace,

Peter and Stasia Dever
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Ger Rian and O Toole family on Eleanor’s passing may she rest in eternal peace

Marie and Martin Davey and family
1 week ago

Very sorry to hear of your loss. Deepest sympathies to Ger and family. May Eleanor RIP.

Padraig and Niamh Rice glenisland
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Ger, Rian grandchildren Emmett and Eilish and extended family on the untimely passing of Eleanor, may her kind and gentle soul rest in peace

John & Tina McHale, Breaffy, Castlebar.
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Ger and Rian and to the extended Derrig and O Toole families on the sad passing of Eleanor. May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Ray and Helen Norton
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to you Ger, to Rian and to all your and Eleanor’s families on Eleanor’s passing.
She was a lovely lady and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
May she Rest In Peace.

Chris & Mary Glavey
1 week ago

Deepest sympathies to Ger, Ríán, Grandchildren, Eleanor’s sister and brother, extended family, on your sad loss. Good memories of working with Eleanor in the library service over many years.
May she Rest in Peace.

Kevin and Mary Cooke (McHugh)
1 week ago

Deepest condolences to you Ger and family on the passing of Eleanor. May she rest in peace.

Pat & bernie king; viewpoint castlebar
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to Ger, Rian,and family on the sad passing of Eleanor, may her gentle soul Rest in peace

Cllr Michael & Carmel Burke
1 week ago

Our deepest sympathies to Ger ,Rian & family and extended families on the loss of Eleanor may her gentle soul rest in peace

John & Maureen Cannon
1 week ago

Our deepest sympathy to Ger and family on your sad loss of Eleanor. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Eileen McHale
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Ger and Ríán, Hanna, grandchildren, the extended O’Toole and Derrig families on their sad loss. Lots of good memories of working with Eleanor in the Schools Library many years ago. May she rest in peace. Rest in peace Eleanor.

Tommy & Philomena Lawless & family.
1 week ago

Deepest Sympathy to Ger and family on the sad passing of Eleanor. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Gerry and Patricia Carney, Derrycoosh
1 week ago

Sincere sympathies to husband Ger, son Rìan and all the Derrig and O’Toole families on the sad passing of Eleanor. May she rest in heavenly peace

Darren Nolan Marian Row Castlebar
1 week ago

My Deepest Sympathy to Ger and Rian on the death of Elanor..
She was a lovely lady and I always enjoyed our chats when she woukd be in Tesco.
May her gentle soul RIP.

James Reddiough
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to Eleanor s family and friends. Always a pleasure to consult her in the library service. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam dhilis

Mick and Angela Gavin
1 week ago

Heartfelt sympathy Ger, to you, Rìàn & all your extended family on Eleanor’s sad passing. May she rest in the eternal peace of heaven.

Michelle Madden, Achill Library
1 week ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Derrig and O’Toole Families on the passing of Eleanor. May she rest in peace.

Viola & John McGreal
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Ger, Rian and all the extended famly on the sad passing of Eleanor. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May she Rest in Peace.

Kitty n John Foy n Family Aughagower
1 week ago

Deepest Sympathy to Ger n Rian ,daughter in law Hanna Grandchildren, siblings n extended Family Rest in peace 🙏

Marion (McGreal) Padraic Prendergast Clogher
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy Ger & Rian on the passing of Eleanor . Condolence to the OToole & Derrig families on her passing.
May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Noel & Nichi Brett
1 week ago

Condolences to Ger, Rian and extended family on the death of Eleanor. May she rest in peace.

Pat & Sandra Deasy Rathbawn.
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Ger and Rian and extended family on the sad passing of Eleanor,may her gentle soul rest in peace,you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time Rip Eleanor.

Gerry And Josie Walsh & Family Rehins Castlebar.
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to u Ger ur Son Rian . On sad passing of Eleanon wife mother and grand mother. . To all Eleanor siblings. To her daughter n law and grandkids.. Eleanor was a quite friendly woman.. with a smile for everyone she met. May God console all of you at this sad time. May Eleanor gentle soul rest in peace. She will be missed by family friends and neighbours. RIP Eleanor.

Alan King, Castlebar
1 week ago

My condolences to the Derrig Family. Eleanor was the School’s Librarian in Mayo Library for many years and knew every primary school & teacher in the county. I have fond memories working with her. May she rest in peace.

Pat and Teresa Fitzgerald
1 week ago

Sincere Sympathy toGer Rian and all the Derrig and O Toole families on the passing of Ellener may she rest in peace

Stephen & Ann Sweeney.
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Ger, Rian & Family & Extended Families on the sad passing of Eleanor. May Eleanor Rest In Peace.

Anne Staunton
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Eleanor’s family on their great loss .Eleanor was a huge encouragement to the schoolchildren she worked with giving them confidence to become avid readers .She was always kind and caring to all of us RIP Eleanor

Laura & Róisín O’Malley – Castlebar
1 week ago

Our sincere sympathy to Ger, Rían and all the family on the sad passing of Eleanor. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Marita Murtagh
1 week ago

I wish to extend my sincere sympathy to you Ger, to your son and extended family on the death of your beloved Eleanor. She was such a kind, gentle, caring lady. May she rest in peace. God comfort and console all of you in the days and times ahead. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

John and Joyce Hanbury
1 week ago

Deepest sympathies to Gerard and family, may Eleanor’s gentle soul rest in eternal peace

Noreen Hoban John Kilroy
1 week ago

Our condolences to you Ger and Rian on the death of your dear wife and mother, also to Eleanor’s sister and brother and Hanna and grandchildren . Thinking of you all at this sad time. Fond memories of days working in Castlebar Library with Eleanor. May she Rest in Peace 🙏

John and Bernadette Walsh, Ballymacragh, Castlebar
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to the Derrig family on the passing of Eleanor.
May her gentle soul Rest in peace.

Margaret Bohan
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to Ger, Ríán, Hannah, grandchildren, her sister, brother and extended family on Eleanor’s sad and untimely passing. I have fond memories of our time working together in the library. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.
May Eleanor Rest in Peace.

Ted & Nodie McCarthy Cornanool
1 week ago

Our deepest sympathy Ger to you Rian and all the family on the sad passing of Eleanor May her gentle soul rest and God console you all in your great loss.

Brendan & Christina Raftery
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Ger, Rian and the family on the death of Eleanor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May she rest in peace

John Hynes / Yvonne Geraghty
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Ger , Rian and extended family on the sad passing of Eleanor . May she rest in peace .

Nonie and john Barrett Breaffy
1 week ago

Deepest sympathies Ger and Rian on this very sad news. Eleanor was a gentle kind lady. I chatted to her many times in the library. May Eleanor rest in peace and give you all the strength to get through this difficult time. RIP.

Teresa Melia, Foxford
1 week ago

My sincere sympathy to Ger, Ríán and extended families on the passing of Eleanor. May she rest in peace.

Tommy and Mary T O Halloran
1 week ago

Rest in peace Eleanor🙏

Sean Smyth
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy Ger and family on the passing of Eleanor.

Olivia and Dermot and Tom Mannion Breaffy Castlebar
1 week ago

To Gérard Rian Hanna and Eleanor’s grandchildren our sincere sympathy our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May her beautiful soul rest in peace.

Former customer of the Library
1 week ago

Condolences to her family , friends neighbours & former colleagues. She was very helpful, patient & understanding & nice to me when I used the Library , especially having as I have mobility issues etc. God rest her soul .

Anthony & Bernadette Coleman
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Ger, Rian and all the Derrig & O’Toole family members on the death of Eleanor. Beautiful lady, fond memories of her in the Library. May she rest in the arms of Jesus and may He comfort all who loved her.

Christina and Richard Murphy, Moorehall
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Ger and Ríán, Hanna, grandchildren, the extended O’Toole and Derrig families on their sad loss. Lots of good memories of working with Eleanor in the Library many years ago. May she rest in peace in God’s heavenly home. Rest in peace Eleanor.

Niamh Sweeney
1 week ago

Deepest sympathies Ger and family on the very sad news. May Eleanor rest in peace and give you all the strength to get through this difficult time. RIP.

Micheal and Geraldine Togher, Rocklands, Castlebar
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Ger, Rian and extended famly on the sad passing of Eleanor. May she Rest in Peace..

Bernie Kavanagh-Munnelly & Family
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy Ger & Rian on death of your beloved wife and mother. Sincere sympathy to all of Eleanor’s extended family and friends . May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Stephen, Michelle Conor and Ruby Ludden
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Ger and Rian and all the Derrig and O’Toole families on the loss of Eleanor may she rest in peace.

Peter and Anne Jennings Carrowbrinogue Castlebar
1 week ago

We are shocked to learn of the sudden passing of Eleanor passing.We offer Our sincere sympathy to all the O Toole and Derrrig Families May Elearnors gentle soul rest in peace

Noel and Ciara Coleman Ballina
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Ger and rian and extended family on the untimely death of Eleanor fond memories of your showjumping days

Joe and Gráinne Tighe
1 week ago

So sad to hear of Eleanor’s sad passing. She was a lovely, gentle lady and neighbour and will certainly be missed.
We offer our deepest sympathies to Ger, Rián and her extended family. May God comfort you at this difficult time and may Eleanor rest in peace.

Donncha Kearney
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to you Ger and your family. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

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