James Roughneen

Roughneen, James

Crescent View, Westport and formerly of Loughill, Balla.

Pre-deceased by his loving parents Mary and Tom, infant sister Mary and infant niece Ruby.

Deeply regretted by his brothers David and Frank, sisters, Catherine, Anne, Christina and Bernie,  sisters-in-law Mary Ellen and Anita, brothers-in-law Albert, Paul, Tom and Gerry.

Beloved uncle to Paul, Bernadette, Brendan, Katherine, Niamh, Tara, Thomas, Dylan, Aoife, Kyle and Logan and all his wonderful friends at Western Care and Mayo Community Living.

Rest in Peace

Reposing in the Balla Funeral Home on Monday evening from 5 o’clock to 7 o’clock followed by removal into St. Cronan’s Church, Balla.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11:30 in St. Cronan’s Church, Balla with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Western Care and Mayo Community Living.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://churchtv.ie/balla.html

 

Published On: October 19th, 2025

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Olivia Browne
3 weeks ago

I was deeply saddened to hear about James’s passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. He had such a bright smile and a wonderful sense of fun and humor that brought joy to everyone around him. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.

Jacqueline Kenny
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy Frank and all of the Roughneen family on the sad passing of James. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Lar,Nora Sheridan &family.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Roughneen family & extended families on the sad passing of James may he rest in peace🙏

Marie Flanagan
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Catherine, David, Frank, Anne, Christina, Bernie and extended families, on the passing of James. May he rest in peace.

Paul & Dympna Dunleavy
3 weeks ago

Our Deepest Sympathy Catherine, David, Ann, Frank, Cristina and Bernie and all the extended roughneen family on the passing of James,may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Josephine Dunleavy
3 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to all the Roughneen Family on the very sad passing of James , may Jame’s soul rest in peace

Ann Jennings
3 weeks ago

I worked with James, and he was one of the most beautiful human beings I have ever met. He was always so positive, fun, and always thought of every other person before himself. He brought life, fun, and love onto every one of our lives when we were with him. He was an amazing person. Ann J

T.J. & Pauline Wilson
3 weeks ago

We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies to the Rougheen family on the untimely passing of James. Such a lovely man, I have great memories of him working alongside me at Roches Centra. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May James Rest In External Peace.

Nuala Heneghan ( Solan)
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Roughneen family on the loss of your special brother James. May he rest in peace.

Mary & Jimmy Lawless,Parke, Castlebar.
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Anne, Albert and family. Also to all the Roughneen family on the sad loss of your beloved James.
May his gentle soul rest in the arms of the Angels with all his loved ones.

Margaret Donohue
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Roughneen family on the death of your brother. May James rest in peace.

Tim and Bernie Boyle,Ballyclogher.
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Catherine,David,Ann,Frank,Cristina and Bernie and all the extended family on the death of James,may he rest in peace.

Seamus Hughes Mayo Abbey
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Roughneen Family on yur sad loss may James rest in peace

Peggie Hughes (Conroy) and family
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Roughneen family and extended families on the sad passing of James may he rest in peace

Maura and Martin Walsh Lisduff
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Ann, Catherine and all the Roughneen family on the passing of James. Our thoughts are with you all
at this sad time. May James rest in peace.

Jimmy Ruane
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Roughneen family on the death of your brother James. May he rest in peace.

Margaret Seamus Jenning and family
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all of James family.May his gentle soul rest in peace.R.I.P.

Imelda ruane
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the roughneen family on the sad loss of james. May he rest in peace.

Costello Family, Cultrasna, Kiltimagh.
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Anne, Albert & family & to all the extended Roughneen family on the sad passing of James.
May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Ann and Pat Graven, Islandeady
4 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Bernie and the Roughneen Family on the passing of James. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Berney, Teresa, Noel and Veronica Jennings
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Catherine, David, Anne, Frank, Christina, Bernie and all the extended family. R.I.P James

Gina Golding Gielty
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to the Roughneen family on the passing of James.
May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Karen Golding Vaughan
4 weeks ago

Catherine, David and all the Roughneen family, I am so very sorry to hear that your brother James passed. We just spoke about him in August. Special people come into our lives, teach us how to love each other without any conditions and make our families so much better for it. May James rest in the arms of our lord, and I pray for you all through this difficult time. xo

Breda Kelly Flynn
4 weeks ago

James will be remembered with great affection. His wonderful smile, cheerful spirit, and that mischievous twinkle in his eye brightened everyone’s day. He was such a pleasant and kind gentleman.

My heartfelt condolences to the Roughneen family on the loss of your beloved Brother & Uncle — He will be dearly missed and always fondly remembered. May James gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

John and Mary dixon
4 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the roughneen family on the sad passing of james rest in peace james

Martin Sheerin (MCL Hse)Westport, and Martina,Bohola
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family members on the passing of James, may he rest in peace.

Pat & Irene Sheridan
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to David, Frank, Catherine, Anne, Christina and Bernie on the passing of James.
May James Rest In Peace.

Catherine and Michael Foy
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Roughneen family on the passing of your brother James may his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Eamon and Kathleen Loftus
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Anne and all the Roughneen family on the passing of James. May he rest in peace

Marty and Marie O’Hora Bohola
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to David, Frank, Catherine, Anne, Christina, Bernie and all the extended Roughneen family, neighbours and friends on your very sad loss of James, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Peggy Moran
4 weeks ago

Condolences to the Roughneen family and James friends, James was a gentleman with a great sense of humour. May he rest in peace

Winnie muldowney midfield
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to ann Albert & family & to all de extended roughneen family on the death of james, thinking of u all at this sad time, may james rip

John and Pauline Dunleavy
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Catherine and all the Roughneen family on the passing of James. May he rest in peace.

Margaret and Liam Togher Ballycroy (Forkan)
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Roughneen family on the passing of James. May he rest in peace.

James Forkan Treenkeel
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Catherine, Ann, Christina, Bernie, David, Frank & all extended Roughneen families on the passing of James.
Thinking of ye all at this sad time.
May James rest in peace.

Anna Mae Bourke.
4 weeks ago

Condolences to all the Roughneen family on the death of James. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Helen Forkan
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Catherine, David, Anne, Frank, Christina, Bernie & all extended Roughneen Families on the sad death of James. My thoughts & prayers are with ye at this sad time.
Rest in peace James.

John & Jean Walsh & Family, Ballinagran, Balla
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Catherine, Anne, Christina, Bernie, David, Frank and all the extended family on the death of James. May he rest in peace.

Gerry and Chrissie Fitzpatrick
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Roughneen families on the sad passing of James. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Lorraine Tiernan
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to David, Frank, Catherine, Anne, Christina and Bernie and to all who knew and cherished James. He was the life and sole of the V.T.C for many years, where he made great friends and entertained us all with his jovial sense of humour. A great character and a gentleman who will be missed by all of us. Rest in peace James.

Maggs Chambers, Newport
4 weeks ago

My deepest sympathise to all James’s family on his passing. Such a gentleman with a good sense of humour & always a pleasure to meet.

Patrick carolan
4 weeks ago

To the Rougheen family and extended family.
Im so sorry to here about your brother James passing,
I got to know James when I was traveling in and out in the bus to school.
James was a lovely man
May James rip

Gerard Ruane. Derryea Kiltimagh. Balla..
4 weeks ago

Rest in Peace James.

Michael and Wyn Reilly
4 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to the Roughneen family and extended family on the sad passing of James.
May James’s soul rest in peace.

Seamus &Margaret
4 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Roughneen family on the sad passing of James, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May he R,I,P

Amanda & Damien King
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Anne & all the Roughneen family. May James rest in peace ❤️

John & Annette O’Brien Derrynalecka
4 weeks ago

Our condolences to you Anne & Catherine and all the Roughneen family on the sad passing of James. Our thoughts are with you all at this time.

John and Emer McEllin
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family on the death of James May he rest in peace

Joe and Marion Higgins Kilcun
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Ann and the Roughneen family on the passing of James. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Joe & Mary Duffy, Balla
4 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the Roughneen family on the passing of James. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Tony Howley
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Roughneen family on the sad passing of James. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Helen & Mary Ruane
4 weeks ago

Dear Catherine,Ann, Christina, Bernie David, Frank and all extended Roughneen family , so sorry to hear of James’s passing . Thinking of you all at this sad difficult time. May James with his wonder scence of humour and lovley smile rest in peace 🙏

Mary carolan
4 weeks ago

To the Roughneen family, I have lovely memories of James on the bus to schools back in the 80 and to the Vtc when on the bus

Kieran brennan
4 weeks ago

Sympathy to all. May James rest in peace

Cathy Craughwell
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Roughneen family on the death of James. I have lovely memories of James in St Brid’s school, in Castlebar. Rest in Peace James.

John and Anne Keane and family.
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Roughneen family on the sad passing of James . May he rest in peace 🙏

The Nealon family Currabaggan knockmore
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Roughneen family on the sad passing of James, may his soul Rest in Peace 🙏

John & Rita Holian, Ballinagran, Balla
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Roughneen family on the sad passing of James. May he Rest in Peace.

Julie Loftus, Rushill , Balla.
4 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to all of the Roughneen family, and their extended family members, on the death of your beloved James.
May he rest in eternal peace with loved ones gone before him.

Paul Lawless TD
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Roughneen family on the passing of James. May James rest in peace.

Tommy Kearns, Tavanagh.
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Catherine, Anne, Christina, Bernie, David, Frank and extended family on the death of James. May he rest in peace.

Imelda Forde
4 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to Catherine. David. Anne.Frank. Christina. Bernie and all the extended Roughneen families on the sad passing of your beloved James. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. May James’s kind and gentle soul rest in peace and be reunited with his mam and dad and all his loved ones that have gone before him

James Durcan
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Bernadette and the extended Roughneen family. James was a true gentleman. RIP

David and Marcella Nolan.
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Roughneen family on the sad passing of James. May he rest in peace

The Murphy Family, San Francisco
4 weeks ago

God bless James and all the Family. With our love and prayers. Your Cousins

Conor & Caroline (Murphy) Macken
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Roughneen family on the passing of James. May he rest in peace.

mary & seamus conroy carnahan
4 weeks ago

sincere sympathy to all the Roughneen family may James rest in heavenly peace .🙏🙏

Bernadette and Martin Roughneen
4 weeks ago

Our Deepest symphaties to all the family. May he rip

Seamus and Mgt Dempsey
4 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to all the Roughneen family on the sad passing of James.May he rest in peace .

Martin Anne Clarke and family . Cloghans Knockmore.
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Christina and all the Roughneen family on the passing of James . May his gentle soul rest in peace.

John and Mary Creaby, Clogher westport
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Anne Christine Catherine Bernie David and Frank and all extended family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time
RIP James 🙏 🙏🙏

Stephen & Helen Clancy,Balla.
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Roughneen family on the death of James. May he rest in peace

Rob & Anna Duffy & family
4 weeks ago

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

Gerry tolster
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Roughneen family and there extended familys on the death James May he rest in peace

Delia Cannon( nee Creaby) and family.
4 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to James’ brothers: David and Frank, sisters Catherine, Anne, Christina and Bernie and to all the extended Roughneen family on his sad and untimely passing.
James was always smiling and friendly and was loved by his family and friends. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Rest in peace with your dear Mom and Dad and all your loved ones gone before you James.♥️♥️♥️

Concepta & Peter McNea Balla
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Christina, Catherine, Anne, Bernie, David, Frank and all the extended Roughneen family on the very sad passing of James. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Tom Eileen Gallagher and family
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to David, Frank, Catherine, Anne, Christine and Bernie on the passing of James, may he be reunited with all his family in heaven, may he rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this time

Maureen and Tom Kenny, claremorris
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Anne and Catherine and all the Roughneen family members, at this sad time. May he rest in peace 🙏 amen

Declan grace Darren and Tara flanagan balla
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Frank, Anita and Rougheen family on passing of James, may he rest in peace

Karen and Joseph Doherty
4 weeks ago

Thinking of you all, at the very sad time may James rest in peace .

Caroline King Claremorris
4 weeks ago

Catherine I was so sorry to hear of the death of James. My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this very sad time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Tom and Tina Conroy and family
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Roughneen family on the sad passing of James, may his gentle soul rest in peace

Jacqueline Maloney, The Neale
4 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Catherine and to the extented Roughneen Family on the sad passing of James. May He Rest In Heavenly peace

Joe & Jackie McNicholas
4 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathies to the extended Roughneen families on the passing of James. May his soul rest in peace.

Chris and Marytheresa Donohue family
4 weeks ago

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear brother James. We are thinking of you at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

Sean and Tina Galligan Shraheens
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to Catherine and all the Roughneen family. May James rest in peace.

Lisa Butler (Noonan) and Joseph Butler Ballyglass
4 weeks ago

Our Deepest and most sincere Condolences to Catherine and all members and extended members of the Roughneen family on the passing of James,May his gentle soul Rest in Peace

Jim O’Brien Derrykinlough
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Anne and all the Roughneen family on the death of James. May he rest in peace.

Frank & Phil Nally and family
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Roughneen family on the passing of James, may he rest in peace

Helen Curran, Castlebar
4 weeks ago

My deepest condolences to Bernie and all the Roughneen family on the passing of James. May his beautiful soul rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.

Paddy and Rose Brennan
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy on James’s death from all in Waterford

Olivia Coyne.
4 weeks ago

My sincere condolences to Bernadette and all the Roughneen family. I have very fond memories of James he was a pleasure to know, we shared many laughs. May he rest in peace.

Richard and Goretti mc Donnell Manulla
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to the Roughneen Family on the passing of James .May he Rest in Peace .

Martin & Bernie Graven & family Islandeady
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Roughneen family on the sad passing of James. May he rest in peace.

Fr Denis Carney
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Bernie and all the Roughneen family on the death of James. A special and much loved person. May he rest in eternal peace in the company of those gone before him.🙏

Dympna Walshe, Balla.
4 weeks ago

Sympathy to all of James family, his Brother’s & Sister’s, Niece’s & Nephew’s & extended family member’s.
Eternal rest to him.

Tommy McNicholas Ara
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Roughneen family at this sad time. May James rest in eternal peace.

Mary Tarmey
4 weeks ago

Sincere and heartfelt condolences to you all at this very sad time James was a lovely gentleman with a great sense of humour and will be missed so much by all who knew him May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace

Dermot and Olivia Mannion Breaffy Castlebar
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family may he rest in peace.

John pidgeon Castlebar
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Roughneen family it was a pleasure to have driven James always great smiles and a good laugh may James rest in peace 🕊️

Roslyn fahey (Lyons)
4 weeks ago

Sympathies to all the Roughneen family on the sad passing of James. May he rest in peace

The Donohue Family Loughill
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Roughneen family on the sad passing of James our dear neighbour Always smiling with a twinkling in his eye he was A joy to be around and will be missed May he have the softest bed in heaven reunited with his mother and father and all those he loved that’s gone before him

Frank and Clare Lavan
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Ann and all the Roughneen family on the sad passing of James R I P

Peter, Mary, Maeve and Niall Carney, Mayo Abbey
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Roughneen family on the sad loss of James. May he rest in peace.

John Daly & Nuala Ni Fhlatharta , Brownhall
4 weeks ago

RIP James, deepest sympathies to David Frank, Catherine, Anne, Christina and Bernie,

Bill and Cindy Hampson Craggagh Balla
4 weeks ago

Dear Catherine, Bernie and family we are so sorry to hear of James please accept our sincere condolences may God Bless you all Rest in Peace James

Tom and Esther Scahill and all the Creaby family, Goulboy, Kiltimagh.
4 weeks ago

We would like to offer our sincere and heartfelt condolences to David,Catherine,Frank,Anne,Christin and Bernie ,extended Roughneen family and to all James’nieces nephews,grand- nephews,neighbours and many friends on his sad passing.James was always friendly,great sense of humor. Loved his family,music and films.We had many laughs with James.May his lovely family treasure all the wonderful, happy times spent with James.Always a pleasure to visit the Roughneen family.James was always there to welcome us with a smile.You are all going to miss him so much as he was a treasure and credit to all of you.James may you get the loveliest bed in heaven and may you rest in peace.Keeping each and every one you of you in our prayers at this heartbreaking time.God bless you all.♥️♥️♥️

John & Ann Tuohy & family
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to Bernie, Christina, Catherine & all the family on the passing of James.
Ye are in our thoughts & prayers at this sad time. May James Rest in Peace.

Marion Earley
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Rougheen family on the sad passing of James

Angela Snee
4 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to Anne and all the Roughneen family on the sad passing of James also to the extended family and friends.
May James rest in peace 🙏

Pat and Agnes King Claremorris
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Catherine and the extended Roughneen family on the sad passing of James. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

George and Thérèse Moran, Balla
4 weeks ago

So so sorry to hear of James’ passing. Sincere condolences to all of the Roughneen family. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Maureen & Christina O’Brien, Kiltimagh
4 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Anne and all the Roughneen family on the sad passing of James. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Leddy family
4 weeks ago

We are so sorry to hear of james passing, may he rest in peace.

Brid moran Foxford
4 weeks ago

So sorry to all the Roughnnen Family on the passing of James may he rest in eternal peace

Sean Feeney
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Roughneen family & their extended family on the sad passing of James (R.I.P.) My thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Martin & Mary Mc Tigue, Straide
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Anne Creavey and all your siblings and extended family on the sad loss of your brother , uncle and brother in law. May James rest in peace.

James bullimore
4 weeks ago

RIP James your kindness and sense of humour always shone through.Happy memories of time spent with you in the VTC condolences to James family at this sad time

Sean O Malley Driver Wca
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Bernie and all the Roughneen family on James’s passing he was a pleasure to have known and I was honoured to have been his bus driver we had so many laughs Rest in peace James

James Bullimore
4 weeks ago

Rip James great memories of you in the VTC your sense of humour and your kindness was always so appreciated by all. Condolences to James family at this sad time.

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