James O’Boyle

James-O'Boyle

Kincon, Kilfian, Ballina – peacefully in the wonderful care of the Mayo-Roscommon Hospice, Castlebar following a short illness.

Predeceased by his parents John (Johnny) and Kate (nee Fergus) and his sister Marian Fitzpatrick.

James will be sadly missed by his loving wife Síle, his brother Edward, sisters-in-law Mary and Joanie, brother-in-law James and Finbar, nephews Eamon, Anthony, Noel, Fergus and Mark,  nephews-in-law, nieces-in-law, cousins, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends.

May his Gentle Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

James will repose at his residence in Kincon (F26 VX29) on Wednesday, 12th November from 4pm to 8pm.

Removal from his residence on Thursday to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Kilfian for Funeral Mass as 11am.

Burial afterwards in Kilfian cemetery.

Funeral mass can be view on Kilfian – ChurchTV

House private on Thursday morning please.

Family flowers only with donations to Mayo/Roscommon Hospice, via their website https://www.hospice.ie/donations/donate-online/

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can do so on the “Condolences” link below.

All enquiries to Sweeney Funeral Directors, Ballycroy on 086 3798576

Published On: November 11th, 2025

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Kieran & Teresa O’Sullivan
3 weeks ago

Deepest Condolences to Sile, Eddie also to the extended O’Boyle family & friends on the sad passing of James. May he rest in peace.

James Feeney
3 weeks ago

Condolences to Eddie, Eamonn and the O’ Boyle family. May he Rest In Peace

Marion Caffrey
3 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of James’s passing. Sincere sympathy to you Sile and the O’Boyle family. James was a very intelligent man He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sean and Mary Gilvarry
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Sile and Edward and all the O’Boyle Family on the death of James. May his gentle soul rest in.

Dermot and Alicia O Boyle
3 weeks ago

Our deepest condolences to Sile, and the O Boyle family , May he rest in peace.

Carmel and Rosaleen Hughes.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to you Síle,Edward Mary, and family on the death of your beloved James,and to the extended family.
May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Pat Forde
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to Sile, his extended family, neighbours and friends on the sad passing of James. Always a pleasure to meet. May he rest in peace.

Michelle & John McHale and family
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Sile, Edward and extended family, neighbours and friends on the loss of James. He was a lovely man who will be greatly missed. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Pat and Kathleen Collins
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Síle, Edward and all the O’ Boyle family on the passing of James. May he rest in peace.

Thomas and Anne Connor
3 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy

Francie & Geraldine Walsh/Family – Lacken
3 weeks ago

Condolences to Síle, Eddie, Mary and the O’Boyle family on the passing of James. May he rest in peace.

Anne Walshe. Fahy/Dublin
3 weeks ago

I was very sorry to hear of James’s death. My sincere condolences to you, Sile and to the O’ Boyle family at this sad time. May James rest in peace.

Anne Golden
3 weeks ago

My condolences to the Family, Friends and Neighbours of James O Boyle, on his sad passing.
He was part of the fabric of Kilfian where he will be greatly missed. May his Soul rest in Peace.

Michael and Mary Carney ( Gardiner Ratheskin) Thornhill Kiltimagh
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Sìle , Edward , his Nephew’s and all the family on the sad passing of James . Thinking and praying fr you all at this sad time. RIP James 🙏

Billy Loftus
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Sile and all the O’Boyle family on the sad passing of James. May he Rest in Peace.

Sylvie & Deirdre Golden
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Sìle, Edward, Mary & extended Family on the sad passing of your beloved James. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Rest in Peace James.

John o’boyle
3 weeks ago

May the Lord have mercy on your soul,James. Fly high in the peace and everlasting joy in your heavenly home in the company of your loved ones gone before you,watch over us and guide us towards that promised land of no more earthly goods,fly high in everlasting peace. John,N.Y.

James and Pauline Rowland, Crossmolina.
3 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to Sile,Eddie and the extended O’Boyle family on the sad passing of James. A conversationalist to the core. Rest in peace.

John & Mary (Golden) Kilcoyne Breaffy Castlebar
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Síle, Edward and all the family, neighbours, relatives and friends on the passing of James. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

James & Martina Quinn Kiltimagh
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to Sile on the sad passing of James. We have fond memories of his trips to Kiltimagh.
May he rest in peace.

Gerry & Marguerite Munnelly
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Síle and all the O’Boyle family on the sad passing of James. May he rest in peace.

PADRAIG AND MARCELINA KEANE
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to James wife Sile brother Edward and the extended O Boyle family may he rest in peace

Michael & Ann Lally
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Sile and the O Boyle family on Jame’s passing may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Jackie and Mary Caden ( Lynn )
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Sìle, brother Edward, sister -in -law Mary and extended families on the sad passing of James. May he Rest in Peace.

Matt Gordon
3 weeks ago

May James rest in peace. My deepest sympathy to Sile and Eddie and extended family.

Anthony & Kathleen Walshe née Kenny
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to Síle, Eddie, Mary, Eamonn and the extended O Boyle family on the death of James. May he rest in peace

Michael Clarke, Shraheen.
3 weeks ago

Condolences to the O’Boyle family on the passing of James. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Michael and Martina Flannery, Attawalla
3 weeks ago

To All of James’s family, friends and relatives,
We were very sorry to hear of James’s passing, may his gentle soul rest in peace, Amen.

Fr Michael Conway, Enniscrone
3 weeks ago

My prayerful sympathy with all the O’Boyles at this time of separation from James. May he rest in peace!

Anthony and Gillian Gardiner and family
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to Sile , nephew Eamon and all the O Boyle family on the sad passing of James , may he rest in eternal peace xxx

John& Mary McHale, Sligo
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Sìle, Edward and the O’Boyle family on the death of James. May he rest in peace.

Bridie & Niall Jennings
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to you Eddie & Mary, his nephews, in-laws, and extended families on the sad passing of James. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May James’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Sheila Mc Andrew.
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Síle, Eddie, Mary and family and extended O’ Boyle family on the sad passing of James. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Danny Gallagher and Family. Ballina.
3 weeks ago

Condolences to Sile, Eddie . Mary and the extended O’Boyle Families on the sad death of James. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Noone families Killala
3 weeks ago

Condolences to all the families, rest in peace James, 🙏

Val&Anne ferguson
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Sile and the Oboyle family on James’s passing may he rest in peace

Sr Nancy, Frank and Eddie Clarke
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to you Síle on the death of your beloved James. Condolences to Edward, Mary, Eamon, Anthony, Noel, Fergus, Mark and to all his extended relatives, in-laws, neighbours and friends. May he rest in eternal peace with his parents and sister, Marian. Go raibh leaba aige in measc na Naomh.

Mikie and Marian Walshe,Ballymac
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Sile,the OBoyle family and all who mourne James.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Seamus & Geraldine Reddington,
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the O Boyle family on the sad passing of James.
RiP James.

Margaret Loughney
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Sile, Eddie and the extended OBoyle family on the sad death of James. May he rest in peace.

Mary Collins ( McDonnell)Canvey Island essex
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to James’s family…may his soul rest in peace.

Anne & Chris Murphy
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to you Sile, to Edward & to all the extended O’Boyle & Fergus families on the death of James.
May his kind & gentle soul rest in peace.

Enda Geoghegan
3 weeks ago

I was sorry to hear of James passing. My sincere condolences to you Sile and all the extended O’Boyle family at this sad time. May James Rest in Peace.

Eamonn langan and family
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to sile and all the o Boyle family on the passing of James

Alphie and Mary McHale, Letterkenny
3 weeks ago

Condolences to Sile and the extended O’Boyle family on the passing of James. May he Rest in Peace.

Teresa and Francis Munnelly
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Sile and the O’Boyle family. Many the long chat I had with James when out walking on the Barrack Road.
Rest in Peace James

Daragh & Alison Quinn
3 weeks ago

Our heartfelt condolences to Sile, Edward, Mary and the extended O’Boyle family on the passing of James.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Marie Garvin
3 weeks ago

My sincere condolences to you Sile, Edward and to all the extended OBoyle family on the passing of James . May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Gerry nd Rinnie Higgins
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Sile & the O Boyle family on the passing of James may his soul rest in peace

Fr john judge killasser swinford
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to the oboyle family on the death of james may his gentle soul rest in peace.praying that god will comfort you his family as you grieve his passing.james was a gentleman and a pleasure to talk with.

Michael and Adrienne Judge
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Sile and family on the passing of James. May he Rest in Peace.

Susan and Ray Mac Hale
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Sile his brother Eddie and Mary and the extended O’Boyle family on the sad passing of James. A lovely and interesting man to have a conversation with and he will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. May James’s soul rest in heavenly peace.

Eileen, Siobhan, Michael & Diarmuid Kelleher
3 weeks ago

Sile our deepest sympathy to you and the O’Boyle family on the passing of James. We pray that warm memories will comfort you at this time as you mourn his loss. May James rest in peace with our dear Lord. Sorry we cannot be with you at this time, but we are thinking of you and send you lots of love and hugs from all the Kellehers in Connecticut and New York.

Peter & Eileen Boyd Bonniconlon
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to Síle, Eddie and Mary, Nephews and the extended families on the death of James.
May he Rest in Peace.

Ann Paddy langan Corballa
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to the extended OBoyle Family on the passing of James .May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Madeleine Munnelly
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Sile Edward & extended O Boyle family on the sad death of James. May he rest in peace.

Tony & Ann Gardiner
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Sile and the O’Boyle family on the passing of James. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. James will be sadly missed in Kilfian. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Sean & Maura Boland
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Síle and Edward and all of the O’Boyle family on the passing of James. May he rest in the peace of Christ and may you be comforted in your sad loss at this time.

Agnes McNulty Erritt Carrowbehy Castlerea
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy on your great loss Sile. May James rest in peace.

Roisin Mullen ( McDonnell) Breaffy and Crossmolina
3 weeks ago

So sad to hear of the death of James . Heartfelt sympathy to Sile, Edward and all the family. May his soul rest in peace.

Veronica &Patricia Loftus
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences on the passing of James ,to you Sile and all the O Boyle family .
The light of heaven to him ,may he rest in peace

Michael Mayock & Laura Ruddy
3 weeks ago

Condolences to all the family. Rest in peace James. 🙏

Stella & Noel orme
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to you sile , brother Edward and all the extended o Boyle family on the sad passing of James . May his soul rest in peace .

John & Marion Fitzpatrick
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Sile and the O’Boyle family on the sad passing of James. May he rest in peace.

John & Mary McHale, Ballina.
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Sile, Edward and the extended family on the sad passing of James.
He was a hardworking and honest man.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael and Mary Fleming & Family
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Sile and all the O’Boyle Family on the Passing of James May he Rest in Peace

Joe Kenny and family, Rathlee.
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Sile, Edward,Mary and the O’Boyle family, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May James’ soul rest in peace.

Francis and Patricia Walshe
3 weeks ago

So very sorry to hear of the passing of James. Sincere condolences to you Síle, brother Edward and extended family relatives,neighnours and friends. James will be sorely missed by all who knew him, may his gentle and kind soul rest in peace.

Gabriel McCafferty Killala Road. Ballina
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Sile and all the O’Boyle families ond the Sad passing of James. May he Rest in Peace.

Angela Mahady Feeney and John Feney
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Sile and Edward and O’Boyle family on the passing of James. May he rest in the peace of Christ and may you be comforted in your sad loss.

Noel & Dianne Gillespie.
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Sile and all the O’Boyle families ond the Sad passing of James. May he Rest in Peace.

Barry & Mary Heavey, Ballina
3 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences on the passing of James. May he Rest in Peace.

Josette & Des Ruttledge.
3 weeks ago

Our deepest condolences to you Síle on the death of James. Also to his brother Eddie and extended family we extend our sympathies. James was a great chatter. Thinking of you at this difficult time. May James’s soul Rest In Peace.
Ruttledge family

Angela,Sean and Lavelle family Bonniconlon.
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences on the death of James to his wife Sile ,his brother Edward and all associated relatives and friends.May he rest in the comfort of Christ,Amen.

John Paul And Teresa Garvin Ballina
3 weeks ago

Our Deepest Sympathy To Sile And The Family And Extended Family May His Kind And Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Dan & Mary Gilvarry
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Síle, Edward and the extended family on the passing of James. May he rest in.peace.

Michael/Fiona Dunne Corroy
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to Sile and the o’Boyle family on the passing of James. He was a wonderful character, many a chat we had at the kitchen table over a mug of tea, May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace 🙏.

Francis O’Dowd (Fr.)
3 weeks ago

To the family and friends of the late James O’Boyle R.I.P., I wish to offer my condolence on his passing and pray that he has now entered the house of our eternal ‘Father’ joining our love one’s who have gone on before us forever proclaiming the glory of God.

Kevin and Maureen Noone.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Sile and the O’Boyle families on the death of James,so soon after Marian.May his soul rest in peace.

Tom and Mary Ruddy & Family
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to The O’Boyle family and extended family members on the passing of James. May he rest in peace.

Kevin & Patricia Loftus
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Sile and the O Boyle family on the passing of James. May he rest in peace.

Mary and Austin corcoran Glenisland
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to the O’Boyle family on the sad passing of James . May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏 y

Philomena Moore Kilfian
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy Sile. May James rest in peace with his parents , sister and all his deceased family and friends .God bless you Sìle. Prayers and best wishes from Philomena and family

Tony, Nollag McHale and family
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Sile and the O’Boyle families, relations, neighbours and friends on the passing of James. He was chatty and will be very missed in our village. May his soul rest in peace

Eddie & Mary A. Coleman & Family
3 weeks ago

Deepest Condolences to you Sheila, Brother Edward, Sisters in Law, extended Families ,Nephews, Neighbours & Friends on the passing of your Dear James. May he Rest in Eternal Peace in Heaven with all who have gone before Heaven🙏.
You are all in our thoughts & Prayers 🙏 at this very sad time.

Pat and Teresa bilbow crossmolina
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the O’Boyle families, relations, neighbours and friends on the death of James, may his soul rest in peace

Ellen o boyle
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to his wife Sile, brother Edward, sister in law Mary, brother in law James, nephews and extended family on the death of James. May he rest in peace

Cora and Tom Barrett.
3 weeks ago

Our heartfelt sympathy to you Sile at this sad time for you. You loved one James has gone so soon. We extend our sympathy to Edward and Mary and family. Very difficult parting with your brother Eddie so soon after your sister Marian. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad times. May his gentle and generous soul R i p.

Helen Bourke and family
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the family on the passing of James.RIP

Michael and Eileen McHale
3 weeks ago

Our Deepest Sympathy to Sile, brother Edward and extended Family on the passing of James.
He was a true gentleman, very witty and intelligent. We will miss meeting him at church.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Rosie & Anthony Birrane
3 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to Sile and the O’Boyle Family on the death of James. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Anthony and Bernadette Coleman
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Sile, Edward and Mary and to his nephews and extended family on the sad death of James. May the Lord be merciful to his soul and may He comfort all his family at this difficult time.

James and Marian Flannery
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Sile and the O’Boyle family on the passing of James may he rest in peace

Josephine Sharkey
3 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of the sad passing of James. My sincere condolences to his wife Sile, brother Eddie and wife Mary, his brother in law James and his nephews . James was always a very hardworking , honest person. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace

Michael and Margaret Moyles
3 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of the death of James. Condolences to his wife and extended family. James was a lovely interesting man to talk to. May he rest in eternal peace.

Billy and Gladys Coleman
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to his wife Síle, brother Edward, sister in law and brother in law, Mary and James, his nephews, and all the extended O’Boyle families, May James’s soul rest in peace.

Paul & Maureen Barrett
3 weeks ago

Rest in peace James a true gentleman so witty and funny..thinking of you all this time

Gerry & Nuala Kelly
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathies to Síle and all the O’Boyle family on the passing of James.
May he rest in peace.

Anna Clarke
3 weeks ago

So sorry for your loss Sile and the O’Boyle family may he rest in peace🙏

Margaret and michael gallagher
3 weeks ago

Condolence to his wife and family may his gentle soul rest in peace

Mick, Morgan & staff, MK Tyres, Ballina
3 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of James passing.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Vivienne Petrie and family
3 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of the death of James. Our Deepest Sympathy to Sile and the extended family.

Joseph Elizabeth clarke and family
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to his wife Sile brother Edward and extended family on the death of James. He was a lovely man very intelligent great interest in farming. May he rest in peace.

Christine Mahady Lacken
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all of the family at this sad time

Joseph Elizabeth clarke and family
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to his wife Sile brother Edward extended family on the death of James. He was a lovely man very intelligent a great interest in farming. He will be sadly be missed to all that knew him may he rest in peace.

Brian and Geraldine Bergin
3 weeks ago

Sincere and deepest sympathy to Sile and the Boyle family on the passing of James
May his kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace

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