Jim Harkin

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The Claddagh, Galway and formerly of New York City and “The Thatch Pub”, Headford, Co. Galway – passed away peacefully at the University College Hospital, Galway in the loving arms of his wife Rita on 13th October 2025.

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Margaret Harkin, brother Kiernan and sisters Margie and Annie.

Jim will be sadly missed by his loving wife Rita (née Monaghan, Blacksod, Belmullet), sister Winnie, brother Frankie, brothers in law, sister in law, nephews, nieces, extended family, kind neighbours and many friends.

May His Kind and Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Jim will lie in repose at McDonnell’s Funeral Home, Belmullet (F26 VP62) on Friday evening from 4.30 until 6 o’clock with funeral arriving at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Aughleam (F26 DN79) at 7.30.

Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 11 o’clock followed by private cremation.

No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired to the “The Irish Heart Foundation” via the following link – http://irishheart.ie/ways-to-give/ or c/o McDonnell Funeral Directors, Belmullet.

Published On: October 14th, 2025

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Mary Meenaghan
3 weeks ago

Condolences to Rita and all Jim family. May Jim rest in peace.

Thomas Ban and Anne Reilly, Ballina
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Rita, and the Harkin and Monaghan family’s on the passing of Jim.
Ar dheis Dé a Anam dílis.

Peter & Helen Keane , Surgeview Blacksod
4 weeks ago

Our deepest condolences to all the family. May he rest in peace

John and Marietta Lopez NY,NY
4 weeks ago

Goodbye Joker my good friend. We knew one another for 77 years.Boy that’s a lot good times. Our deepest condolences to Rita and your entire family John (OTTO) Johnnie and Marietta Lopez

Paddy Keane Caislean and Tralee
4 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to Rita at this difficult time

Michael John and Yvonne Keane Glosh
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Rita and extended family on your sad loss.RIP

Stephen & Sally Geraghty Oranmore
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Rita and extended families on the very sad passing of Jim. Such a lovely Gentleman.
May Jim’s kind soul rest in Peace

Margaret Alan Langdon Aughleam Blacksod
4 weeks ago

We would like to offer our deepest sympathy to Rita and all the families may he rest in peace Amen 🙏🙏🙏

Gerard keane(Owen) caislean and London
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Rita and extended families on the sad passing of Jim may he rest in peace

Brendan Maureen O’Donnell & Family Drumreagh
4 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathies to wife Rita his brother and sister and all the Harkin and Monaghan families. May Jim’s gentle soul rest in peace 🙏🌹🕯️

John Rowan
4 weeks ago

Sympathy to Rita and all the family and extended families on the passing of Jim
May he Rest in Peace.

Mary Rowan & Family
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Rita and all the family and extended families on the passing of Jim.
A true gentleman
You are in our thought’s and prayers at this time
May Jim’s gentle soul rest in peace

Doreen and Vincent Sweeney
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Rita and all the family on the passing of Jim. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Gerry Sweeney, Blacksod
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to you Rita on Jims passing. He was one of lifes gentlemen. May he Rest in Peace.

John and Rose O’Boyle & Family- Tarmon Hill
4 weeks ago

Our deepest condolences to Rita and family on the sad passing of Jim. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
May he RIP

Kathleen Monaghan and family
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Rita on the passing of your beloved husband Jim, you are in out thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏🙏

Vera and Anthony Cattigan.
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Rita and family and extended families on the passing of Jim. May he rest in peace 🙏

Susan, Connor, Niall & Eoin Glynn
1 month ago

Rita, sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. I’ll be praying for you during this difficult time. Rest in eternal peace Jim

Cyril ,Bena Carey Belmullet .
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathy to you Rita ,on the passing of your Beloved Husband ,Jim ,May his kind and gentle soul rest in heavingly peace .🙏

Kay Stritch Yonkers. New York
1 month ago

Sincere and deepest sympathy to Rita, and extended Harkin and Monaghan families. On the sad passing of Jim. Fond memories of Jim. A true Gentleman. Rest in peace Jim 🙏

John lynskey seaside Belmullet
1 month ago

Sincere condolances to Rita and all the famaily…Great meomories and good times…a gentleman…
God rest my friend 🙏🙏🙏

Noel and Atty Gaughan
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Rita and extended Harkin and Monaghan families on Jim’s passing. Rip

Cyril and kathleen Padden
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Rita, and the extended Monaghan and Harkin family .Rest in peace Jim

Sheila and Jp Gaughan, Carne,
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Rita, and the Harkin and Monaghan family’s on the passing of Jim, may his gentle soul rest in peace,

Debbie Lynskey
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Rita, the Harkin & monaghan families on the sad passing of Jim, may he rest in heavenly peace…❤️

Winnie brogan
1 month ago

So sorry rita to here of jim passing will miss his visits to solas jim was a gentleman condolence to extended family thinking of you ar dheis dhea go raibh anam

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