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Florrie McBrien (née Higgins)

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Ballycastle, Co. Mayo and formerly of Claremorris – (retired community nurse) on 1st August 2025.

Florrie completed her life’s journey surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of the staff at St Catherine’s Ward, Harold’s Cross Hospice, Dublin.

Predeceased by her beloved husband, Dr. Jack, and parents Patrick and Mary.

Florrie will be lovingly remembered and sorely missed by her daughters Jacqui, Nollaig and Florence junior, sons Padraic and Conor, sisters Francie and Tina, her cherished grandchildren Colm, Taigh, Laoise, Lauren, Alva, Isabel, Finn, Finula, Eden, Ruan, Kenny, and Shane, sons-in-law Eugene, Roger and Clayton, daughter-in-law Sarah, nieces, nephews, cousins, large extended family, and many dear friends and neighbours in Carrowcubic and Ballycastle.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal.

Reposing at her family home on Monday, 4th August from 5pm-7pm followed by removal to St. Bridget’s Church, Ballycastle. Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday, 5th August at 12 noon, followed by burial in Ballycastle cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the exceptional Harold’s Cross Hospice, Dublin or Galway University Foundation.

Messages of sympathy can be left in the condolence section below.

 

 

Published On: August 2nd, 2025

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Thomas Forde, London & Ballycastle (Mayo)
1 year ago

Condolence to Padraic and all the McBrien family on the death of Florrie. A selfless community worker who has left a lasting impression on the community of Ballycastle and beyond. May Florrie rest in peace.

Jerry Higgins Claremorris
1 year ago

So sorry to hear of Florence’s passing only met her a few times many years ago I remember her Dad Paddy very well
May she rest in peace

Pat and Mary Clifford, Ballycastle
1 year ago

Condolences to the extended McBrien and Higgins families on Florrie’s passing, may her gentle soul Rest in Peace. She will be greatly missed in the community

JJ, Kerri and Alfie Clifford, Ballycastle
1 year ago

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Jacqui, Nollaig, Florence, Padraic and Conor, extended family, neighbours and friends on Florrie’s passing, may her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Joan Connolly,Claremorris
1 year ago

Sincere condolences to Francie and Tina and all the Mcbrien family on the passing of Florrie.May she rest in peace.

Michael and Bridie Tomas
1 year ago

Condolences to the McBrien and Higgins families on the passing of Florrie. May she rest in peace.

Geraldine &Michael Dunican (Jackson)
1 year ago

Sincere condolences to all the McBrien family on the sad passing of your mother Florrie, sisters Francie and Tina and extended family Thinking of you all at this difficult time May her gentle soul rest in peace

Angela Jackson Kelly
1 year ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Mc Brien family on the passing of Florrie ,may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Cora Barrett.Ballina.
1 year ago

My love and sympathy to Florrie,s family on her passing. A lovely person.warm hearted and liked to chat. She was an ex nurse like myself. We met at the active retirement classes in Ballina. some yrs ago. A very gentle Personna. A lady. Sad to see her death notice. Never knew she was from Claremorris. Myself from Ballinlough. May her gentle soul rest in the arms of our Lady.
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Mary Nash
1 year ago

Sincere condolences to her family at this very sad time for you all .Keeping you in my prayers.Rest in peace Florrie.

Anne Carey & family
1 year ago

Sincere sympathy to all the McBrien family on the death of their mum. May Florrie rest in peace

Mary O’Malley, Louisburgh.
1 year ago

Deepest sympathies to Florrie’s family on her passing. May she rest in eternal peace.

Francie & Geraldine Walsh
1 year ago

Condolences to Conor and all the McBrien and Higgins families. May Florrie rest in peace.

Marie Creighton Claremorris
1 year ago

Deepest sympathy to Florrie’s family and sisters Francie and Tina .May her soul rest in peace.

Tommy Gallagher
1 year ago

Condolences to the mcbrien family on the passing of Florrie May she rest in peace.

John Paul And Teresa Garvin Ballina
1 year ago

Our Deepest Sympathy To The Family May Her Kind And Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Alice and Michael Fitzmaurice
1 year ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the McBrien Family and extended families on the sad passing of Florrie …. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Colette Balfe.nee Riordan, Claremorris
1 year ago

my deepest sympathy to all Florrie’s family and to her sisters Francie and Tina. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Walter and Bridie Lynch
1 year ago

Condolence to all the Mc Brien family may she rest in peace.

Micheal & Antoinette Jackson
1 year ago

Our sincere condolences to all Florrie’s family on her sad passing. May she rest in peace.

Kevin and Samantha McDonnell
1 year ago

Sincere sympathy to all the McBrien family on the passing of Florrie
May she rest in peace

Phil Boland
1 year ago

Sincere sympathy to Florrie’s children and Grandchildren and extended families on her sad passing, may Her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Tess Gilmartin & Family
1 year ago

Our deepest sympathy to the McBrien family on the passing of Florrie.
May she rest in eternal peace.

Martina Jackson.
1 year ago

Sincere sympathy to Jacqui, Nollaig, Padraic, Conor, Florence and extended McBrien and Higgins families on the passing of Florrie. Great memories of her set dancing and a her love for traditional Irish music. Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Frank Jackson
1 year ago

Condolences to all the family on the sad passing of Florrie. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Bernie Healy Behy
1 year ago

Sincere sympathy to the McBrien and the extended family on the passing of Florrie. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Valerie Madden
1 year ago

You were a ray of sunshine, you will be missed. Thank you for the laughs and your lovely art work. Rest n peace.

Martin & Madeline McGuire
1 year ago

Sincere sympathy to the McBrien and Higgins family on the sad passing of Florrie. May she rest in peace.

Tom and Bridget Mary Higgins. Cloonfaughna
1 year ago

Sincere sympathy to the McBrien family and Francie and Tina and extended Higgins family on the death of Florrie. Fond memories of times long passed when I stayed with her parents in Claremorris. May Florrie rest in peace.

Peter Sweeney
1 year ago

Sincere sympathy to all the McBrien family on the death of your mother. May she Rest in Peace.

Catherine .Fitzgibbon . Castlebar
1 year ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Mc Brien and Higgins families .her children Jacqueline Florence Padraic and Connor .florie was an exceptional nurse she was dedicated compassionate went over and above the normal expectations of a nurse in the community work working to complete her work to a very high standard and cared deeply for the community she served day and sometimes at night . She hasleft a great legacy behind in her children and family May she rest in eternal peace which she has earned with dedication and love . a beautiful gentle lady gone from the lives of those who loved her with passion .

John & Denise Irwin
1 year ago

Sincere sympathies to the McBrien family on the passing of Florrie. May she rest in peace.

Paddy Langan
1 year ago

Deepest sympathy to Jackie, Nollaig, Pádraic, Conor, and Florence.
May Florrie rest in peace

Derek & Breege Hunt
1 year ago

Our sincere condolences to Jacqui, Nollaig, Padraic, Florence and Conor on the sad passing of your dear mother Florrie. Sympathy also to her grandchildren, in-laws, sisters and all the extended Higgins and McBrien families. May Florrie’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace 🙏

Brian and Evelyn Mc Hale Belderrig.
1 year ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family on the passing of Florrie. A lady and a brilliant nurse.

Patricia Mclaughlin
1 year ago

Sincere sympathy to the McBrien family. May Florrie rest in peace

Christine Mahady Lacken
1 year ago

Deepest sympathy to all of the family at this sad time

Clare Anderson Claremorris
1 year ago

Sincere sympathy to the McBrien and Higgins faimly on the passing of Florrie a lovley lady. Rest in peace 🙏

Frankie and Patricia McDonnell
1 year ago

Sincere sympathy to the McBrien family on the passing of Florrie. May she rest in peace.

Kathleen Earley and Family.
1 year ago

Sincere condolences to Jacqui, Nollaig, Padraic, Florence and Conor, on the death of your Mother, Florrie.
May she rest in peace.

Brian Golden
1 year ago

Sincere sympathy to all the McBrien family on the passing of Florrie. She was a great community woman
May she rest in peace.

Carmel and Rosaleen Hughes.
1 year ago

Sincere sympathy to the Mc Brien and Higgins family, on the death of your beloved Florrie.
May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam.

Helen Bourke and family
1 year ago

Deepest sympathy to the family on the passing of Florrie.RIP

Sheila Clarke and family
1 year ago

Sincere condolences to the family on the passing of Florrie

Ann Forry, Currane, Achill
1 year ago

Sincere condolences to Florrie’s family and friends. I remember Florrie as a lovely lady when I taught for a few months over in Ballycastle almost 25 years ago. May her soul rest in peace.

Norrie Mc Hale. ( Sr).
1 year ago

Dear Jacqui, Nollaig, Florence, Padraic and Conor, I offer you all my sincere sympathy on the death of your lovely mother. I had the pleasure of knowing her during my time in Ballycastle. She was always so gentle and kind.
I extend my sympathy also to her sisters Francie and Tina and the extended McBrien and Higgins family. I am sorry I am unable to attend her funeral.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May Florrie’ s gentle soul rest in peace.

The Smyth Family late of Mount Street Claremorris.
1 year ago

Deepest sympathy to the McBrien family on the death of Florrie. R.I.P.

James Walsh and family. Lacken and ballina
1 year ago

Deepest sympathy to the McBrian and Higgins family extended family and friends. On the passing of Florrie may her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Kathleen Healy. Behy
1 year ago

Sincere condolences to the McBrien family and extended family, her sisters, neighbours and friends on the death of your beloved Florrie. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace in her eternal home.

Gabriel McCafferty. Killala Road. Ballina
1 year ago

Sincere sympathy to the McBrien & extended family on the passing of Florrie. May she rest in peace.

Mary Boyle
1 year ago

Sincere sympathies to the McBrien and Higgins families on the sad passing of a lovely lady.

Tommy &Attracta Bourke Ballycastle
1 year ago

Deepest sympathy to the McBrien family and extended families on the passing of Florrie.May she rest in peace 🙏.

Book Stand Eason Ballina
1 year ago

Our sincere sympathy to all of Florrie’s family, extended family, friends and neighbours at this very sad time.

Catherine Doores, Doonadoba
1 year ago

Deepest sympathy to Jacqui, Nollaig, Florence, Padraig , Connor and the extended McBrien and Higgins families on the very sad loss of Florrie. Such a caring, kind and lovely lady who I am privileged to call a friend. May she rest in peace. Will miss you, Florrie.

Peter,Maureen Foley, westport
1 year ago

Sincere sympathy to Florence, Clayton and all the McBrien family on the passing your mother Florrie,may she rest in peace.

Susan murphy
1 year ago

Condolences to the family on the passing of florrie met her for the last time.in Jimmy raffertys we were both buying summer shoes rip florrie

Paddy/Terry Lavin / Family Lacken
1 year ago

Deepest sympathy to mcBrien family and extended families on the passing of Florrie R I P

Mary Carson ballina
1 year ago

Sorry for your loss may
she rest in peace

Clive and Anna lavelle
1 year ago

Deepest sympathy to the Mc Brien family on the passing of Florrie may her soul rest in peace

Brendan/Pauline Reilly.Cloonaughill
1 year ago

Our sincere sympathies to Florence/Clayten and boys and to the extended O Brien and Higgins families on the sad passing of Florrie.May she rest In eternal peace Amen..x

Padraic and Mary McAvock Belderrig
1 year ago

Condolences to all family

Margaret Higgins Bolton
1 year ago

Sincere sympathies to the McBrien and Higgins families on the sad passing of Florrie. May she rest in peace.

Jimmy, Mary Mulryan Claremorris
1 year ago

So to hear the passing of Florrie .
May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

John & Sally Duffy
1 year ago

Sincere Sympathy to the McBrien & Higgins Families, may Florrie Rest in Peace

Pat & Chrissie Tighe & Family
1 year ago

Deepest sympathy to Jackie, Nollaig, Padraic, Conor, Florence, Grandchildren, Siblings and
extended family on the huge loss of your Mum.
She was an inspiration to us all, kind, caring, talented and part of the very fabric of Ballycastle. She will be great missed by all of us who had the privilage of knowing her.
Rest easy Florrie in eternal peace.

Eneas Kearney
1 year ago

Deepest sympathy to the Mc Brien family on the passing of Florrie may her soul rest in peace

Bridget langan doonfeeney
1 year ago

May florrie soul rest in peace always in for chat she was a lady very nice god bless her soul

Liam and Bridie Hunt
1 year ago

Sincere condolences to all the Mac Brien family on the sad passing of Florie may her gentle soul rest in peace

Kathleen and Padraig Barrett Killala
1 year ago

Our condolences to florie s sons daughters grandchildren sisters extended family and friends A lovely lady rest in peace thinking of you all at this sad time 🙏🌹

Kevin & Peggy Healy Glenamoy
1 year ago

We offer our sincere condolences to the McBrien and Higgin,s families at this sad and difficult time .
May Florrie,s kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Elizabeth O’Donnell & Vincent Healy Ballycastle
1 year ago

Sincere sympathy to the McBrien & extended family on the passing of Florrie. May she rest in peace.

Oliver Brennan claremorris
1 year ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family ,francie and Tina fond memories from my childhood next door on the. Ballyhaunis road rest in peace florrie

Bridget Gaughan Ballycastle
1 year ago

Deepest sympathy to all the McBrien families on the passing of your mother may she rest in peace

Sr Nancy Clarke
1 year ago

Sincere sympathy to all the McBrien and Higgins families on the death of your beloved Florrie: Jacqui, Nollaig, Pádraig, Conor, Florence and twelve grandchildren, Condolences to her sisters Francie and Tina. sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and many friends. May she rest in eternal peace. Go raibh leaba aici i measc na Naomh.

Mary Noonan Castlebar
1 year ago

Sincere sympathy to all the McBrien and Higgins families on the passing of Florrie. Fond memories of meeting her in Ballycastle. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Cllr Annie May Reape. Ballina
1 year ago

Deepest sympathy to the McBrien family on the sad passing of your beloved Mum…. A lovly caring Lady.. May she Rest in Peace

Pat & Margaret mc Lean
1 year ago

Sympathy to Mc Brien family on Florrie’s passing A lovely gentle caring lady ..May she rest in peace ..

Anne & Chris Murphy
1 year ago

So sorry to hear of Florries death.
Sincere sympathy to Jacqui Nollag, Florence, Padraic, Connor, sisters Francie & Tina, grandchildren & all the extended family, neighbours & friends.
Florrie was a lovely kind lady & will be sadly missed.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Seamus Mc Nulty
1 year ago

My deepest sympathy to all the Mc Brien family on the passing of Florrie she was a lovely and caring Lady. May she RIP.

Margaret gallagher in killala
1 year ago

Condolence to her sons and daughers and family florrie was my old boss years ago gentle quiet kind lady may florrie rest in peace with jack

Gerry nd Rinnie Higgins
1 year ago

Deepest sympathy to the Mc Brien family on the passing of Florrie may her soul rest in peace

John Burke
1 year ago

Sincere condolences to all the family Florrie will be missed she was a lady. May she rest in peace

John and Martina Doherty, Belderrig
1 year ago

Our sincere sympathies to the McBrien family on the death of Florrie. May Florrie rest in peace.

Ailish Munnelly, Killala
1 year ago

Deepest sympathies to All the McBrien Family. May Florrie Rest in Peace.

Gerry & Josie Connor Luton uk
1 year ago

Sincere condolences to the family of Florrie she was a lovely person. May she rest in peace.

Mary Yates (nee Barrett, Kilbride)
1 year ago

So sorry to hear of Florrie’s passing, may she rest in peace. Sympathy to her lovely family and many friends.

Ger Minogue. Castlebar
1 year ago

Deepest sympathy on the passing of Florrie. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

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