Garden Street, Ballina, Co. Mayo – peacefully, at his residence surrounded by his family, 7th June 2026.
Predeceased by his wife Phyllis, his parents William and Elizabeth, and his sister-in-law Jocie McEvoy.
Ernie, beloved father of Liam, Declan, Elizabeth, and Miriam. Sadly missed by Liam’s partner Una, daughter-in-law Lelia, sons-in-law Sean Ryan and Sean Lavelle. Devoted grandfather to Femhe, Cúán, Caoimhe, Iarlaith, Colm, Setanta, Macdara, Éadaoin, Diarmuid, and Saoirse. Sadly missed by sister-in-law Peggy Finegan, niece Joanna, and nephew Joe, relatives, and large circle of friends.
Reposing at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina (F26 V274) on Monday evening from 5pm until 7pm.
Funeral will arrive to St. Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina on Tuesday morning for 11.30am Requiem Mass followed by burial in Leigue cemetery, Ballina.
Ernie’s funeral Mass will be livestreamed on www.ballinaparish.org