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Ethel Balfe

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Newcastle, Galway and late of Convent Road, Claremorris, Co. Mayo.

Ethel, died unexpectedly at University Hospital, Galway.

She is predeceased by her parents May and John Balfe, her brothers Eamonn and Seanie and by her sister Maura.

Sadly missed by her sisters Anne and Noreen, her brother Liam, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and all her nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, great grand nieces and many dear friends.

Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dhílís

Reposing at the O’ Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91 V1K8) on Thursday evening from 5.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Ethel on arrival at St. James’ Church, Bushy Park on Friday morning at 11 a.m.

Following Mass, Ethel will be laid to rest in her beloved Mayo with her relatives in St. Colman’s Cemetery, Claremorris.

Book of Condolence: If you would like to leave a condolence message for Ethel’s family, please find the online book of condolence below. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

Family flowers only please, memorial donations if desired to the Rose Kelly RJM Haiti fund

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Parking and entrance to the funeral parlour: Please approach the funeral parlour entrance on foot from Fr. Burke Park.

Pedestrian Zone on Upper Dominick Street and William Street West from 6.00 p.m.

Street parking on

Fr. Griffin Road

The Claddagh

Sea Road

Henry Street

Scarce on Munster Avenue

Car Parks

Claddagh Church

Mill Street (beside Garda Station)

Published On: August 4th, 2025

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Johnny and Angela Burke
12 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Anne and the Balfe and French families on the untimely passing of Ethel. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Breege Harley
12 months ago

Sincere sympathy ro all May Ethel rest in peace

Angela & Vinnie Joyce, Claremount
12 months ago

Deepest sympathies to Anne, the French and Balfe families on the sad passing of Ethel.
May she rest in peace.

Mary and Martin Higgins
12 months ago

Sincere sympathies to Anne and all
The Balfe family on the death of Ethel. .

Marie Creighton
12 months ago

Deepest condolences to the Balfe family on the death of Ethel,May she rest in eternal peace.

Martin & Rose Doherty, Garrynabba, Claremorris
12 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Anne and the Balfe family on the sad passing of Ethel. Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this extremely difficult time. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Pat and Agnes King Claremorris
12 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Anne and extended Balfe family on the sad passing of Ethel. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Colm and Margaret Kitching
12 months ago

Deepest Sympathies to Ann and Family on death of Ethel. May she Rest in peace

Kitty Morley .
12 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Anne, Noreen and Liam and to all who mourn the loss of Ethel.
May she rest in peace .

Micheal & Mary Hanley
12 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Anne and all family on the death of Ethel. May she rest in peace.

Pat and Carmel Conway
12 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Anne, Noreen, Liam and the extended Balfe families on the sudden passing of Ethel. May she rest in eternal peace.

Joe & Mary G Duffy (Brady convent Road ) Kiltimagh
12 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to Anne and all the Balfe family on the sad passing of Ethel..may her gentle soul rest in eternal peace 🙏🙏🙏

Carmel Gallagher
12 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Anne and the Balfe family on the sudden passing of Ethel. May she rest in peace.

Tom Burke, Newtown, Claremorris.
12 months ago

My sincere sympathy to Anne and family on the death of Ethel. May she rest in peace.

Cllr PatsyO Brien
12 months ago

I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to the extended Balfe family on the death of Ethel
May her gentle soul rest in peace

J.J. Costello Gorlough Claremorris
12 months ago

My Deepest condolences to all the Balfe family at this very difficult time. God bless All.

Annette & Colm Flynn dromady
12 months ago

Sympathies to Ann Noreen Liam and extended family on the passing of Ethel.

Cathy & Michael Connor, Brize
12 months ago

Our sincere sympathy to Anne, Noreen, Liam & the extended Balfe family on the passing of your sister, Ethel. May she rest in peace.

Micheál and Catherine Gilmore
12 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Anne and the extended Balfe family on the passing Ethel. May she Rest in Peace.

Roger and Bernie Brady
12 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Anne and family and all the Balfe families on the passing of Ethel. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Tick and Flor Higgins
12 months ago

Our sincere sympathy to Anne, Noreen, Liam and the extended Balfe family on Ethel’s passing. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Angela Horkan
12 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Anne, Noreen and Liam on the sudden loss of Ethel. Condolences also to the extended Balfe family. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Brendan and Kathleen Conroy.
12 months ago

Sincere condolences to Anne, Noreen and Liam and all the extended Balfe family on the passing of Ethel. May her soul Rest In Peace.

Teresa McMahon
12 months ago

Sincere condolences to Ann & family on the passing of your sister Ethel. RIP.

Bertie and Breege Heneghan
12 months ago

Sincere condolences to Anne, Noreen and Liam on the sudden passing of your beloved sister Ethel. To all her relationd, friends and neighbours we offer our condolences too. Go ndéana trócaire ar a hanam dílis.

Ger & Patricia Prendergast
12 months ago

Our sincere sympathy to Anne, Noreen, Liam and the extended Balfe family on Ethel’s passing. May Ethel’s soul rest in eternal peace.

Peter and Moira McCallig Claremorris
12 months ago

We are so sorry too hear of Ethel’s death. Deepest sympathy to you Anne, Noreen and Liam and Ethel’s many friends. She had a lovely way with her and loved a bit of devilment. Rest in Peace.

Angela Kirrane
12 months ago

Sympathy to you Anne and your family on the passing of your dear sister Ethel.

Mary Walsh, Claremorris
12 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Anne and the Balfe family on the death of your sister Ethel. May she rest in peace.

Bridie McLoughlin
12 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Anne and all the Balfe family on your sad loss May Ethel rest in peace

Martin & Marguerite O’Brien, Mayfield, Claremorris.
12 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Anne & the extended Balfe family on Ethel’s death. May she Rest in Peace.

Willie and Marie Murphy (Slattery) Bellfield Claremorris
12 months ago

Sincere condolences to Anne,Noreen and Liam and extended family on the loss of Ethel. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Richard Carney Claremorris
12 months ago

My sincere sympathy to you Anne, Noreen and Liam on the passing of your beloved sister.My condolences also to all the extended family and friends .May Ethel’s gentle soul rest in peace .

Kathleen & Peter McGrath Islandeady
12 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Anne and family on the passing of your sister Ethel, also to Noreen , Liam and the extended Balfe families. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Pauline Leonard
12 months ago

My sincere sympathy to Ann and the Balfe family on the loss of your sister Ethel.

Tom and Bridie Jordan
12 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to Anne and all the Balfe family on the passing of Ethel may her gentle soul rest in peace

rita Cleary and family.
12 months ago

deepest sympathy to Anne and Balfe Family on the death of Ethal May her gentle soul rest in peace

Marie Killilea(Kilkelly), Marian Maloney (Kinnane)
12 months ago

Sincere sympathies to the Balfe family on the sad and unexpected death of Ethel. May she rest in peace.
Marian Maloney, Marie Killilea and the class of ’72, Presentation College, Tuam.

Another past pupil
12 months ago

Ethel was the kindest supervisor to us boarders in the presentation convent in the early 70’s, I’ve never forgotten her kind and generous heart.
Rest in peace Ethel.

Paddy + Mary + Brendan Hession ballinastandford
12 months ago

Deepest condolences to Ethel’s family on the passing of Ethel
Thinking of ye all at this difficult time
May her gentle soul rest in peace

Una Finn
12 months ago

Sincere condolences to Noreen and family on the recent passing of Ethel Balfe RIP. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Una Finn and family Roscommon.

Tom Connolly Garrywadreen
12 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Balfe family neighbour’s and friends on the death of Ethel may her soul rest in peace 🙏.

Robert Cosgrove
12 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Ann and the Balfe family on the death of your sister Ethel. May she rest in peace.

Michael and Mary Hambly.
12 months ago

Sincere condolences to Anne and all the Balfe families on the death of Ethel. May she rest in peace. Suaimhneas síoraí dá h anam uasal.

Chrissie Moran Crossboyne.
12 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Anne and all the Balfe family friends and neighbours.
Rest.in Peace Ethal

Paddy Mc Callig.
12 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Ann.Noreen and Liam and the extended Balfe family on Ethel’s sudden passing. Fond memories of her as our neighbour in Convent Road. May she rest in peace.

Clare Anderson
12 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Anne and all the Balfe faimly on the passing of Ethel May she rest in eternal peace.🙏

Sean and Tina Morley Claremont
12 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Ann and all the Balfe family on the passing of Ethel may she rest in peace.

Noel & Deirdre Foy
12 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Anne & family on the death of your sister Ethel.

Chris & Gerry Boyle
12 months ago

Sincerest condolences to Anne and all the Balfe families on the death of Ethel.
Suaimhneas síoraí di.

Paul and Anne Hennelly
12 months ago

Anne and ALL the family
Our condolences
Ethel…Rest in Eternal Peace

Nora & Tom Kelly,Mayfield.
12 months ago

Sincere sympathy Ann& the Balfe family on the death of your sister , Ethel.May she rest in peace.

Alan & Yvonne McDonagh
12 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Nuala Conboy
12 months ago

My deepest sympathy Anne on the passing of your sister Ethel. May she rest in peace 🙏

Tony and K Bond
12 months ago

Sincerest sympathy to Anne and extended family. R.I.P. Ethel

Joe and Michelle Haugh.
12 months ago

Dearest Ann our thoughts and prayers are with you. So very sorry to hear of Ethel’s passing. RIP Ethel.

The Smyth Family late of Mount Street Claremorris.
12 months ago

Sincere condolences to Anne, Noreen and Liam and to the extended families. R.I.P.

A past pupil
12 months ago

Ethel
Never forgotten as a wonderful creative teacher at
Presentation Convent
Tuam ..
Thank You
Rest in peace..

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