Fr. Tommy Lyons

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Ballybourke, Ayle, Westport; Galway City and Cork City – died peacefully at his residence in Oranmore, Galway.

Former Dean of studies at St. Mary’s College, Galway, and former chaplain at Cork University Hospital.

Predeceased by his parents William and Dilly.

Deeply mourned by his family, brother Michael (Ballybourke), sister, Anne O Reilly ( Westport), Sr. Bridget ( Newcastle-under-lyme), sister-in-law Ann, nieces and nephews, Bishop Michael Duignan, Bishop Emeritus Brendan Kelly, the priests of the diocese, parishioners, former students and colleagues and many friends.

Ardheis Dé go raibh a anam dílís

Reposing at Killawalla Community Centre on Friday evening from 5 o’clock until 7 o’clock with removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Killawalla.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Saturday (May 3rd) at 12 noon with the funeral proceeding to Killawalla Cemetery.

Published On: May 1st, 2025

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Patrick Ronan
7 months ago

Deepest condolences to the Lyons family on the sad passing of Fr. Tommy. He was a teacher of mine in St. Mary’s College whom I respected for his deep humanity. May his soul rest in peace.

Walter Philbin
10 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Lyons families. May Tommy Rest in Peace.

Sheila Baynes, Castlebar
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael, Ann, and Sister Bridget on the sad passing of Father Tommy. May he rest in peace.

Helen & Lance Flannelly, Castlebar
10 months ago

Deepest condolences to all on the passing of Fr. Tommy. May he rest in peace.

Michael and Margaret Treacy
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Lyons family on the death of Fr. Tommy. May he rest in peace.

Pat &Breege Duffy
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Lyons families on the sad passing of Father Tommie May his gentle soul rest in peace

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Ann walsh
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to fr Tommy’s family
I worked in CUH many years ago and knew him there – he was a lovely kind and gentle Chaplin and deeply respected by all who knew him
Rest in peace fr tommy

Anne Carroll (Drimneen) Ballinvilla Castlebar
10 months ago

Deepest condolences to the Lyons family on the death of Fr. Tommy.
May he rest in peace

William fallon
10 months ago

Condolences to all the family rest in peace

Oliver & Bernie Durkan,Aughagowla,Fahy.
10 months ago

Sincere condolences to Michael Ann & family,to Anne & the O Reilly family, to Breda on the sad passing of Fr.Tommy .
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

John & Ann Conway, Bohaun.
10 months ago

Sincere condolences to Michael Ann and all the
Lyons Familys on Fr Tommy’s passing. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

joe Maggie Cannon Devlish
10 months ago

deep sympathy to that lyons family on passing off tommy may he rest in peace

Padraic and Pauline Heraty Moate Ayle
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy on the passing of Tommy. May he Rest in Peace.

Michael Noonan aughagower
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the lyons family on the passing of fr Tommy may he rest in peace

Séamus & Florrie Duffy Manulla
10 months ago

Our deepest condolences to Michael, Ann, his sisters Anne & Sr Bridget and the extended Lyons & O Reilly families on the sad passing of Fr Tommy . You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May Fr Tommy Rest In Peace.

Cathy and Marion ( Coonan Killawalla) and North London
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Michael ,Ann and
Sr Bridget on Fr Tommy passing..
A lovely priest
May he rest in peace.
RIP

Rosemarie Gallagher
10 months ago

Condolences to Michael ,Ann and family on fr Tommy’s death may he rip 🙏.

Bridie Costello and Family Devlish Killawalla
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to micheal Ann and family and the extended Lyons family on the passing of Tommy may his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏🙏🙏

Máirtín & Aingeal Ó Maicín, Balla
10 months ago

Condolences to the Lyons family on the death of Fr Tommy. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

Mary Derrig
10 months ago

Sincere Sympathies to the Lyons & O’Reilly families on the death of Fr Tommy. May he Rest in Peace

Ann McHugh, Newtown , Castlebar
10 months ago

Sincere Condolence’s to Michael, The Lyons Family & extended families on the sad passing of Fr Tommy, May his gentle soul Rest in Peace

Brendan & Noreen Holmes
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Ann, Michael, Sr. Bridget & extended Lyons family on the death of Fr. Tommy. May he rest in peace. RIP.

Gerry and myra cawley and family gortnara claremorris
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Lyonshall family on the sad passing of fr Tommy may his gentle soul rest in peace

Hugh Keane, Knappabeg
10 months ago

My sincere condolences to Michael, Ann & Sr. Bridget on the death of your brother Fr. Tommy & to the extended Lyons family. May his soul rest in peace.

Peter Tunney
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Michael Anne & Sister Bridget on the passing of
Fr Tommy. May he rest in eternal peace.

John Brighouse
10 months ago

My mother was Kathleen Carroll, born at Forkfield Ayle and cousin of Fr. Tommy. Sad to learn of his passing after a life of faith, love and achievement. RIP.

Hugh & Noreen Feehan, Kilmeena
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael on the death of Fr. Tommy.May he Rest in Peace.

Michael and Veronica Heneghan Srah Tourmakeady
10 months ago

Our sincere sympathy to all the Lyon’s family on the passing of Fr Tommy may he have eternal rest RIP

Peter nd Anne Jennings Carrow brinogue Castlebar
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Michael and Ann on the sad passing of Fr Tommy .I met Fr Tommy many times at Michaels house.He was a lovely man to talk to with a great sence of humour. May His gentle soul rest in peace

John Heneghan Derreenafderg Lr
10 months ago

My deepest sympathy to all the Lyon’s family on the passing of Fr Tommy may he rest in peace

Jimmy & Nora Tierney.
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Michael ,Ann and family and extended family on the sad passing of Fr Tommy…May he Rest in Peace.

Noel ,Mairead Lavelle Ballyburke
10 months ago

Sincere Sympathy To the Lyons and O Reilly families on the sudden Death of their Dear Brother Fr Tommy .May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace. We will keep you all in our prayers at this sad time .RIP .

Johnny Corcoran Ballintubber
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to

JOHNNY CORCORAN
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Michael Ann and family on the death of Fr Tommy May his soul rest in peace

Timothy & Della O Boyle Aughagower
10 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to Michael ,Ann & Family & all the Lyons Families on the death of Fr.Tommy.May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Aidan and Mary Walsh
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Michael , Anne and Sr Bridget and extended family on the sad untimely death of Fr Tommy . May he rest in peace.

Mary and Gerard Mac Nally Luckaun
10 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to Michael and the LYONS family R I P.

Jeannie Crawford and family
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to his sister Ann O Reilly and extended Lyons families may his gentle soul rest in peace

Sean & Agnes Malone
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Lyons family on the death of Fr. Tommy. May his soul Rest in Peace.

Noel and Gerri Staunton High Street
10 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to Anne and all the Lyons family on the death of Fr Tommy.
May he rest in peace

Jenny Murray
10 months ago

My sincere sympathy to Michael Ann and the extended Lyons family

Jen Glynn, Mace Castlebar
10 months ago

Condolences to William and all Fr Tommy’s family on his sudden and sad passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May Fr Tommy RIP

Stevie and Rita Langan Knockrooskey
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael,Anne,Bridget and sister in-law Ann on the death of Fr.Tommy

Maura and dick Gibbons Partry
10 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to his
our deepest sympathy to his brother Michael sisters Anne and Sr BRIDGET sister inlaw Ann nephews nieces relatives and fellow priests may Fr Tommy rest
in peace 🙏

Ann Burns Mayneen
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Lyons and OReilly family on the death of Fr Tommy RIP

Padraic and Ann Duffy Killawalla
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Lyons family on the sad passing of Fr Tommy. May he rest in peace

Chris and Martin Lundy Kilsallagh
10 months ago

Sincere condolences to Anne and all the O’Reilly and Lyon’s family. May he rest in peace

Jackie/Bridie Heneghan
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy on the passing of Fr Tommy..May he rest in peace

Tom & Mary Kelly, Moate.
10 months ago

So sad to hear of Fr Tommy’s death. Such a lovely, kind,caring Priest.
Sincere condolences to Michael, Ann, Christina ,William, his sisters Sr Breda , Ann , nieces,nephews and extended families. May he R.I.P.

Peter & Margie Walsh
10 months ago

Condolences to Michael Ann and all the extended Lyons family on the death of FR Tommy RIP

Tom and mary ludden ballure alye
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the lyons family on the passing of FR. Tommy may he rest in peace.

Tom and Cora Walsh Bunrower Ayle
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family

Ann Bourke Ballyhean
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Michael, Ann, Sr. Bridget and extended families on Fr. Tommy’s death. May he rest in peace.

Charles & Maureen O’Malley
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy Michael, Ann & family his sisters Ann and Sr. Bridget extended family and friends on the death of Fr.Tommy. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael and Sarah Heraty Mace
10 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to Fr. Tommys family and friends May he rest in peace

Nolan family
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy on passing of fr Tommy to extended Lyons family thoughts are with you all at this sad time may fr Tommy rest in peace

Kathleen Duffy & Family
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Lyons Family on the passing of Fr Tommy. May he rest in peace.

Helena n Tom Fahy n Family Westport n Kilmeena
10 months ago

Condolence to all the the Family Rest in peace 🙏

Jane McGing
10 months ago

Rip Fr Tommy

Padraic & Kathleen Feehan, Druminabo, Westport
10 months ago

Our sincere sympathy to Michael, Anne, Sr Breda and extended Lyons family on the sad passing of your brother Fr Tommy, RIP. We have fond memories of him and he will be remembered forever.

Nora Concannon, Castlebar.
10 months ago

Síncere sympathy to Michael and Ann on the sad death of Fr Tommy may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Christy Cawley And Family Knockrooskey Aughagower Westport
10 months ago

SINCERE Sympathy To The Lyons Family On The Death Of Fr Tommy May he Rest In Peace 🙏

Mary Conway Bohaun
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Michael and An̈n sisters Ann and Sr Breda nieces nephews and all extended family members on the sad passing of Fr Tommie. May he rest in peace.

Michael & Teresa Fallon, Mayo Abbey
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the O’Reilly & the Lyons family. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Christina Finnegan
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Anne and all the Lyons families on the sad passing of Fr. Tommy. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Johnny and Sarah mcging kinuary
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the lyons family on the passing of fr tommy rest in peace 🙏

Sean Kelly. Drummin
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael, Ann and Breda on the passing of Fr. Tommy. We were in St Mary’s, Galway so long ago and I have Happy memories of our friendship. May his gentle soul be rewarded by peaceful rest in heaven along with his parents.

Jason Fair
10 months ago

My Sincere Condolences to Anne and Family , Micheal and Family, and Sister Bridget on the loss of their Brother, Father Tommy.
I’m Very Sorry for you all and the Loss, and may His Soul Rest in Peace.
Jason .

Seamus Moran, Westport
10 months ago

Condolences to Michael and Ann and the rest of the Lyons family on the death of Fr. Tommy.
May his soul Rest in Peace.

Gus and Nora Heraty
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy Michael ,Anne and Sr Bridget and all the Lyons family on the passing of Fr Tommie may he rest in peace

Eneas and Mary McNally
10 months ago

Sincere condolences to Ann and all Fr Tommy’s family on his sad passing may he rest in eternal peace

Helen Zibi & Family, Ballyhean & Bellaghy
10 months ago

Sincere Condolences to Anne & Family, Michael,Ann & Family & Sr Bridget & to all the extended Lyons Family on the death of Fr Tommy. He was a lovely man. Keeping you all in our Prayers. May Fr Tommy Rest In Eternal Peace.

Ger and Marian Feehan, Ballyheane.
10 months ago

We are saddened to hear of Fr Tommy’s sudden passing. A lovely priest and person. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Our deepest condolence to his brother Michael, sisters Anne and Sr. Bridget and the extended Lyons family.

Tony, Ann and Linda Ryder, Toorbuck, Ayle Westport
10 months ago

Sincere Sympathies to Michael, Anne all the Lyons Family on the sad passing of Fr Tommy, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael & Mary Lavelle
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael Ann and Breda and families on the death of Fr Tommy.May he rest in peace.

Maureen & Joe Walsh, Mount Brown
10 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to all of Fr Tommy’s family, to his brother Michael & sisters Anne & Sr. Bridget , nephews & nieces & priests of his diocese. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

John O Malley Carraholly
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family of Fr Tommy and May he rest in peace

Tommy and Bridie prendergast Tourmakeady
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the lyons family and extended families on the passing of fr Tommy you are all in our thoughts and prayers may his gentle soul rest in peace

Michael and Maureen Hastings, Churchtown Dublin.
10 months ago

Our sincere sympathy to Fr. Tommy’s family and friends at this sad time. May Fr. Tommy Rest in Peace.

The Manager And Staff Of Balla Mart
10 months ago

Deepest Sympathy To Michael And All The Family On The Death Of Fr Tommy May He Rest In Peace

James and Louise O’Malley.
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael,Ann and the extended family on the passing of Fr Tommy. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

O’Malley Family, Ballyburke
10 months ago

So sorry to hear about Fr Tommy. Our sincere condolences to the whole family. May he rest in peace.

Kitty n John Foy n Family Aughagower
10 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to all the Family Rest in peace 🙏

Ruth Fair
10 months ago

With deep sympathy on the death of Rev Tommy lyons,he was a real gentleman,a good kind generous man,and a dearly loved priest.He will be missed very much by Michael,Anne,Sr Breeda,and his nieces and nephews.May his gentle soul rest in peace with his Lord and Master.

Frank and Bernie Dermody Ballintubber.
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael and all the Lyons family on Fr. Toms passing . May he rest in peace..

Kay Bourke
10 months ago

Sincerest condolences Ann & all the families . May your brother rest in peace .

Michael&maureen Walsh Killawalla
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Michael Ann his sisters Anne O Reilly Sr Brigid and and extended family and friends on the sad passing of FR Tommy Peace to his gentle soul

Edwin and Maura Gibbons
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Ann and the Lyons family on the passing of Fr Tommy. May he rest in peace .

Maureen Treacy and family Mace Aughagower
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the family on the death of Father Tommy may he rest in peace our thoughts and prayers are with ye at this time

Michael and Ann Cannon Devlish killawalla
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Lyons families on the sad passing of Fr Tommy may his gentle soul rest in peace

Kathleen Fallon
10 months ago

Condolences to All The Lyons Family on the death of your beloved Fr. Tommy Lyons , R.I.P.

Gallagher Family Sandyhill Westport
10 months ago

Deepest condolences to all the Lyons families and extended families on the passing of Fr Tommy. May he rest in peace.🙏🙏

Pat and Patricia Flannelly Turlough Rd Castlebar
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael, Anne, and Sr Bridget, and extended Lyons family ,May he RIP,

Kathleen Clarke
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael Anne and extended lyons family on the death ofFr Tommy may his gentle soul rest in peace

Paul Hanbury, Carmel and family
10 months ago

Our sympathies to the Lyons family on the passing of Tommy. May he rest in peace.

Brigid malone &family, Derreenascoobe, killawalla
10 months ago

May Fr.Tommy rest in peace, he was a beautiful priest a very kind and caring gentleman, so sorry for your loss Michael &family and Anne
O Reilly & family

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