Joan Knightly née Mangan,

Castle Street Dunmore Co. Galway. Peacefully at home in her 97th year, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her infant daughter Sarah, infant granddaughter Grace, sisters Bea & Mary & brothers John & Michael.

Joan will be sadly missed by her devoted husband Jim, daughters & sons: Ann, Mary (Clarke), Margo (Dunne), Siobhán, Michael, Helen, John & Patrick. Daughters-in-law Stella & Caroline, sons-in-law Kevin Clarke & Ger Dunne, grandchildren Sarah, Matt, Jack, Hannah, Saoirse, Rachel, Sarah Joan, Clodagh, Niamh, Leah, Hannah, Tommie & Michael, great grandchildren Daithí, Oisín & Tadhg, niece, sisters in law Una & Sheila, brother in law Joseph, extended family, neighbours & friends.

May Joan’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Glynn’s Funeral Home Dunmore H54 NY61 this Friday December 26th from 5 o’clock with removal at 7 o’clock to her home.
Funeral Mass on Saturday at 1.30 p.m. in The Church Of Our Lady & St. Nicholas Dunmore H54Y573 with burial afterwards in Dunmore cemetery.

The Funeral Mass will be available on the following link (link to follow )

House private please.

Condolences can be left on the online book below.

Published On: December 25^th, 2025

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Nora Keane. Castlebar.

2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Jim, John and all the Knighly family on the sad loss of Joan. May she rest in peace.

Kevin Connolly and family

2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Michael and father Jim and their families at there sad loss may Joan rest in peace amen

Martin Finn, Claremorris.

2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to you Jim and all the Knightly family on the passing of Joan. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Seamus Daly Irishtown

3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Jim and family on the passing of Joan May Joan Rest in Peace

Ultan Cruise Ballyhaunis

3 weeks ago

Sincerest condolence to the Knightly family on Joan’s passing
May her soul rest in eternal peace

Joe & Evelyn Stritch

3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Jim,Ann,Mary,Margo,Siobhan, Michael,Helen &John on the sad loss of your wife and mother .May her gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Gerry Geraghty

3 weeks ago

My deepest condolences to all the Knightly family on Joan’s passing may she Rest in Peace

Aileen Cunningham

3 weeks ago

Condolences to John, Michael, Helen and all the Knightly family on the passing of Joan. May her soul Rest In Peace.

Martin Mary and Daragh Cosgrove Cloondalagan

3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to Jim, Michael, John, Helen and all the Knightly and Mangan families on Joan’s passing.
May Joan rest in peace.

Sr Cecelia Newell Carramana

3 weeks ago

Dear Joan rest in peace and condolences to all the family

Val and Mary Glynn. Ballindine

3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to John and all the Knightly and Mangan families on Joan’s death. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Peggy Lally Prendergast, Cloonfad

3 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to Jim ,Michael ,John ,Helen and the Knightly family on the passing of Joan .A lovely lady who was an icon in Dunmore since I was a child.She will be greatly missed by all but especially you her family who have taken such good care of her.What a blessing for you all to have her with ye to such a wonderful age. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Nora Keane. Castlebar.

3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to John and all the family on the death of your Mum Joan. May she rest in peace.

Deignan family Castlefarm

3 weeks ago

Condolences to Jim and the Knightly family on the passing of Joan May she rest in peace

Eddie & Teresa Birmingham

3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathies to Joan’s husband, to her sons & daughters & to her extended families. May her dear soul rest in heavenly peace.

Charlie Keating and family, Cloghan, Westport.

3 weeks ago

Sorry to hear of Joan’s passing our deepest sympathy to her husband Jim, sons John, Patrick and family. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam dilis.

Ann & Eugene Burke & Family.

3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy Jim, Michael & Stella, Sarah (Dunne) & all the Knightly Family & extended Family on Joan’s passing. God comfort you all. Rest In Heavenly Peace.

Seamus McDonnell . Cloonfad

3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Jim and family on the sad passing of your dear wife. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Frank and kate keane, cornfield, Hollymount

3 weeks ago

Condolences to John and all the Knightly & extended family. May your mother Rest in Peace 🙏

Mary & Martin Mc Enteggart(Corcoran) zMeath

3 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Jim and family on the death of Joan, she was a lady. May she Rest in Peace.

Sonny & Mary O’Dowd

3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Jim and the Knightly family on the passing of your mother Joan rip Joan

Seamus & Pauline Jennings Cloonfad

3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Jim the Knightly Family, Relations and friends on the death of Joan. A great age and a great Lady. May her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Helena Ryan

3 weeks ago

Helen and family so sorry for your loss may your mom R.I.P.

Maura and Michael Burke

3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to Jim and all of the Knightly family on the sad passing of Joan. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

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