Joe Higgins

HIGGINS-2

17 Cnoc na Nlur, Mayo Abbey, Claremorris, Co Mayo and late of Knockaunakill – peacefully at the Mayo Hospice, Castlebar – surrounded by his loved ones.

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Bridget, his beloved wife Kathleen, infant daughter Patricia and son Michael.

Deeply regretted by his daughters Mary and Breege, son John-Joe and his partner Michelle, sons-in-law Ned and Seán, grandchildren Alexander, Thomas, Conor and Niamh, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.

Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Gilligans Funeral Home, Market Square, Claremorris on Saturday evening from 5 o’clock until 7 o’clock.

Removal on Sunday morning to The Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace and St. Gerald, Mayo Abbey for Mass at 10 o’clock. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Funeral mass will be streamed on https://www.facebook.com/byrneundertakers/

Published On: January 22nd, 2026

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Trevor Conmy, Enniscrone Co. Sligo
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Breege and all of the Higgins family on the death of your father Joe; thinking of you all at this difficult time.
May he rest in peace.

Peggy Tarmey corbey
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary , Breege, John joe the extended higgins Family on the passing of joe rip. Sorry I did not attend it as I only heard it on Sunday eve . Thinking of ye all at this sad time.

Tom & Geraldine Fallon, Kilconly.
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to you Breege and all the Higgins family and extended families on the passing off your Dad.
May he Rest in Peace.

Helen Lyons Breaffy
2 weeks ago

My condolences to JJ and extended Higgins family on the death of your beloved Father,Father-in-law,and Grandfather Joe. May he rest in eternal peace reunited with his loved ones gone before him now in his heavenly home. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. 🙏

Dalton Community Nursing Unit Claremorris
2 weeks ago

We extend our deepest sympathies to the Higgins family.
May you rest in peace Joe with all your loved ones gone before you🙏
In our thoughts and prayers.
You will be missed from the residents and staff of the Dalton Community Nursing Unit.

Michael & Paula Forde
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy John Joe and all the Higgins family on the sad loss of Joe, a gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace with all his loved ones gone before him

Vivien McIntyre and family
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Breege and extended family. Many he rest in peace.

Breege O Toole
2 weeks ago

My sincere condolences to Breege and all the Higgins family and extended families on the sad passing of your Dad. I am so sorry I missed the Funeral but only heard the sad news now. May your dad rest in eternal peace.

Tom Annie and Josephine Donoghue mayo Abbey
2 weeks ago

Our most sincere condolences to all the family on the death of Joe. He was a true gentleman who will be greatly missed. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace

Micheál and Catherine Gilmore
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Higgins family on the passing of Joe. May he rest in peace.

Gerry and Mary Hughes Breaffy.
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to JJ and all the Higgins family at this sad time. May Joe Rest in Peace.

Evelyn Cawe & Family
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Mary, John Joe, Breege & families on the loss of ye’re Dad and Grandad. He was a lovely quite man. May Joe RIP.

Tommy and Patricia Hurst Castlebar
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Higgins Family on the sad passing of Joe. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Tom Mongan
2 weeks ago

Condolences to the family of Joe Higgins. To his Daughters Mary and Breege. To his son John-Joe and his partner Michelle. Sons-in-law Ned and Sean. Also to his grandchildren. To his extended family,neighbours and friends.
May Joe rest in peace.
Tom Mongan. Ballygowan. Claremorris.

Nancy Fitzgerald
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to you all o the passing of Joe. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Joe Heneghan and family Brize
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Mary Breege John-Joe Michelle Ned Sean Alexander Thomas Conor and Niamh on the death of Joe RIP Ar dheis De go raibh a h-anim dhilis

Attracta Byrne
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to all the Higgins Family and extended Family on the sad passing of Joe. May he Rest In Peace.

Catherine Flood Boyle
2 weeks ago

To John Joe,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Have candle lit for you.
From The Flood family .

Margaret Burke , Milltown.
2 weeks ago

My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you Breege and family and extended families on your sad loss of your Dad. Thinking of you at this sad and difficult of times. May the lord welcome him home and grant him eternal rest. May he rest in peace.

Tom & Mary Tiernan, Ballinrobe
2 weeks ago

Condolences to the Higgins Family, Relatives and all those bereaved. May Joe now Rest in Heavenly Peace with all those dear to him who have gone ahead. 🙏

Mary and Martin Keenan
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Higgins family, Marian Brogan and family on your loss. RIP.
Praying for you all at this sad time.
Mary and Martin Keenan
Curraghmore Scardaune Claremorris

Geraldine keenan Doyle
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Higgins family, Marian Brogqn and family on your loss. RIP.
Praying for you at this time.
Geraldine n Tom Doyle
Curraghmore Scardaune Claremorris

Catherine Flood Boyle
2 weeks ago

To John Joe,
Thinking of you at this sad time.Candle lit for you.May your Dads gentle soul rest in Heaven.
From
The Flood Family.

Mick and Angela Gavin
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy JJ, to you and all your extended family on your dear Dad’s passing.
May Joe rest in the eternal peace of heaven.

Ray & Paula Gordon
2 weeks ago

Joe may your kind and gentle soul rest in heavenly peace 🙏
Sincere and deepest sympathies to all Joe’s family.
In our thoughts and prayers.
Ray x Paula.

Seamus & Teresa Moran, Brize
2 weeks ago

Condolences to JJ Mary & Breege on your Dad’s passing! Also to his niece’s nephew ‘s extended family & neighbours!. May Joes soul rest in Heavenly Peace!🙏🙏

Catherine Flood Boyle
2 weeks ago

To JJ,
Praying for you at this sad time.May your Dad rest in peace in heaven.Candle lit
From
Flood Family.

Michael Hession. Newtown, Clogher.
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to you Breege and siblings on the passing of your dad. May he Rest in Peace.

Tom & Madge Mannion
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to John Joe and the Higgins family on the death of your Dad Joe.
May he rest in peace.

Claire Leonard
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences Breege and family on the passing of your father /grandfather Joe,may his gentle soul rip.

Mary Hawd mitchell
2 weeks ago

Sympathy to Breege and the higgings and noonan family on the death of your dad joe may he rest.in peace from mary and Arthur mitchell cloondahamper lavally tuam co galway

Christy and Peggy Dunne
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to John Joe Mary and Breege and extended Families on The Passing Of Joe. Many memories of Joe working with BCI Claremorris. May He Rest In Peace.

Tom and Margaret mullaney
2 weeks ago

Sympathy to the Higgins family on the passing of their father Joe may he rest in peace 🙏

George & Thérèse Moran
2 weeks ago

Our condolences to JJ and family on the passing of your father Joe.
Suaimhneas Síoraí

Johnny, Helena Brady and family
2 weeks ago

Our sincere and deepest sympathy to you Mary and Breege and all your family on the loss of your lovely Dad. Our deepest sympathy

Paddy Burke Castlebar
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Higgins family on the sad passing of Joe
May he rest in peace

Laurence and Bridie Murphy Facefield
3 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to John -Joe ,Breege ,Mary,and to All The Higgins Family on the Death of Joe.
May He Rest In Peace.

Caroline, Padraic & Oisin Costello Breaffy
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to JJ and The Higgins Family on the sad passing of Joe. May he rest in peace.

Tomas and Marion Solan Mayo Abbey
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to John Joe, Mary, Breege an extended family members on the passing of Joe, may he rest in peace

Michael & Breda Maguire, knockaunakill
3 weeks ago

Condolences to the Higgins family on the sad passing of Joe. May he rest in peace.

Kevin and Margaret Hughes lissatava
3 weeks ago

Sympathy to the Higgins family on the sad passing of joe a gentleman may he rip

Mick and Carol O’ Donnell Dublin
3 weeks ago

Our Sincere Sympathy to Mary Breege John Joe and all the Higgins family, on the sad passing of Joe. One nice man to meet, May he rest in eternal peace.

John & Marguerite Govin
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Breege, John Joe and extended family on the passing of Joe. May he rest in peace.

Declan and Ann Solan Burke
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Breege, Mary, John joe and extended family on the passing of Joe. A true gentleman. Always had time for a chat. May he rest in peace.

Brendan French, Claremorris
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all of Joe’s family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Mary Gannon, Facefield
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to John Joe and all the Higgins family on the sad passing of Joe. May he rest in peace.

Brian Flatley
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to John-Joe and all the Higgins family on Joe’s death.
May he rest in peace

Ger and Yvonne Delaney
3 weeks ago

To Mary, Breege and John Joe: Please accept our sincere sympathy on the death of your father. Joe was a gentleman.

Bernie Graven Islandeady
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Breege on the the sad passing of your dad Joe. May he rest in peace.

Patrick Ryan, Balla
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Higgins family on the sad passing of Joe. May he rest in peace

Brendan Gavin
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the extended Higgins and Nally families on the death of Joe may his soul rest in peace 🙏

Paul Dunleavy , Balla
3 weeks ago

My Deepest sympathy to Breege and all the Higgins family on the sad passing of your dad Joe. May he rest in peace

Martina McNamara
3 weeks ago

Condolences to the Higgins family on the passing of Joe, may he rest on peace

Peter and Christina Mannion
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Higgins family on the sad passing of Joe. Always a pleasure to meet. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Dympna Walshe, Balla.
3 weeks ago

Sorry to hear of Joe’s passing.
He was my late Brother’s nearest neighbour, & was alway’s very nice & helpful to him.
My sympathy to John Joe, Mary, Breege & extended family.
Eternal rest to you Joe.

Pauline Nally Balla
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to mary & breege & John Joe & partner Michelle so sorry to hear the loss of father Joe ye will miss him he was a great neighbors and a lovely man he will around Mayo Abbey and Knockaunakill and Balla may he rest in peace Joe ❤️🙏🙏💐

Michael and Mary Hambly
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary ,Breege , John Joe and all the extended family on the death of Joe . He was a lovely friendly person. May he rest in peace. You are all in our thoughts and prayers .

Seamus and Mgt Dempsey,Balla.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Higgins family on the death of Joe. May he rest in.peace.

Tommy Kearns
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to his family and extended family on the death of Joe. May he rest in peace.

Catherine and Peter Browne, Claremorris
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to all the Higgins family. May Joe rest in peace.

Mary Marsden, kilconly
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Breege, Sean, Conor, Niamh and all Joe’s family on the loss of their dad and grandad. May he rest in peace

Catriona Carroll (Gibbons)
3 weeks ago

Mary, Breege and John Joe.. sad to hear of your dad’s passing, he was a lovely, kind gentleman.. Fond memories of being in Knockinakill and having him as a great neighbour to us, always helpful whenever he was needed.. may he rest in peace now

Johnny, Ann &Sean Keady,Ballinastanford
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to John Joe,Mary,Breege and extended Higgins families on the passing of Joe. May he Rest in Peace.

Michael and Helena walsh claremorris
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to the Higgins family on the passing of Joe . Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time May Joe rest in peace

Denis & Roisin O’Boyle, Claremorris
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to John Joe, Breege, Mary and the Higgins family on the death of Joe. May he rest in peace.

Richard Carney Claremorris
3 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to you Mary, Breege and John-Joe on the passing of your beloved dad. My condolences also to all the extended family and friends. May Joe’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Peter Browne Knockaunakill.
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Higgins
family, Mary, Breege, John Jo, on the
passing of Joe. A lovely man who was well respected in the community. Loved the bit of farming,
and had time for the neighbours who
had great respect for him.
May Joe REST IN PEACE.

Kathleen Barnicle & family Belcarra
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Higgins family on the sad passing of Joe. May he rest in peace

Mary Grier and family, Coolroe., Claremorris.
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Higgins and Nally families. Joe had a long life well lived. You have earned Heaven and now Rest in peace Joe.

John Daly carrantulla claremorris
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family and extended family on the sad passing of Joe, may he rest in peace

Frank & Anita
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to JJ & Family on the passing of your Dad.
May he rest in peace.

Sheila and J.J. Commons.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to J.J. and the Higgins family on the death of Joe. May Joe rest in peace.

Paul Lawless TD
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Higgins family on the passing of Joe. May he rest in peace.

Thomas & Patricia Boylan
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies JJ & Michelle and all the Higgins family. May Joe rest in peace

Mary Duggan convent road claremorris
3 weeks ago

Rest in peace Joe 🙏

Judith & Eric Morley, Mayo Abbey
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Mary, John Joe, Breege and to the extended Higgins family on the sad passing of Joe. One of life’s true gentlemen. May Joe rest in peace.

Frances Slattery
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Higgins family on the sad passing of Joe also to the Nally family May Joe rest now with Kathleen and his children gon before him Rest in Peace

Cathy & Michael Connor, Brize
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to John Joe, Breege, Mary & extended family on the passing of Joe. May he rest in peace.

Mary and Joe Duggan Lissatava Hollymount
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Higgins family and extended families on the passing of Joe.
One lovely man.
Rest in peace Joe

Lucia finn (arch health)
3 weeks ago

Condolences to all the family.
May he rip💗

Brendan and Phil McDonagh
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to John Joe. Breege Mary and extended families on the sad Passing of Joe. May He Rest in Peace.

Mark Deegan
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to you all at this sad time R.I.P. 🙏

Helen O’Malley (,, Healy) and Martin O’Malley
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to Mary John Joe and Breege on the sad passing of your father Joe may he rest in peace

Mick and Delia Joyce
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to John Joe, Breege, Mary and extended families on the sad passing of Joe. May he rest in peace.

Breaffy LGFA club
3 weeks ago

We send our Sincere condolences John Joe ,
and extended Higgins Family on the passing of Joe.
May he rest in peace.

Kevin Connolly and family
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Joe’s family and friends on their sad loss
a very quiet nice man to talk to.
May he rest in eternal peace

Paddy and Mary Jo English
3 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to all the Higgins family and extended families also the Nally family neighbours and friends on the Sad Passing of Joe
May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Tom & Carol Murphy
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Higgins family on the passing of Joe. May he rest in peace.

Concepta & Peter McNea Balla
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to John-Joe, Mary, Breege and all the extended family on the very sad passing of Joe. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Séamus and Mary Mulkeen, Mayfield
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Higgins family on the sad death of Joe. May he Rest in Peace.

Tom and Norma Kean, Claremorris
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Higgins family on the passing of Joe. May he rest in peace.

Cllr Richard Finn.
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to John Joe, Mary and Breege, the extended Higgins families, extended families, neighbours and friends on the passing of Joe. A gentleman.
May he rest in peace.

TJMcNamara
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympthies to the Higgins family on the death of Joe may he rest in peace 🙏

Declan & Josephine Joyce
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Higgins family on the sad loss of Joe. A real gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Pat & Patricia Flatley, Balla
3 weeks ago

sincere sympathy to the Higgins family on the death of Joe, a real gentleman and a lovely neighbour when we lived in Knocknakill. May his gentle soul now rest in the peace and happiness of Heaven

Pat and Agnes King Claremorris
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to John Joe, Breege, Mary and extended Higgins family on the sad passing of Joe. He was a true gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Joe and Cora O’Brien Brownhall
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Higgins family on the passing of Joe. A nice gentleman. May he rest in eternal peace.

Benny and Veronica Browne Claremorris
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary Breege and John – Joe on the passing of their father Joe May he Rest in Peace 🙏🙏

Pat and Maureen Commons Ardcorkey Mayo Abbey.
3 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy and Condolences to the Higgins family on the passing of Joe. May he Rest in Peace.

Padraig, Kathy, Sean and Anna Hughes
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to John Joe, Mary, Breege and all the Higgins family on the death of Joe. Always a pleasure to meet him and have a chat. May his gentle soul R.I.P.

Tom and Breege Hession, Claremorris
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Higgins family on the passing of Joe, may he rest in peace

John and Anne Keane and family Balla
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all Joe’s family , relatives and friends . May his kind soul rest in peace 🙏

Padraic and Christina Ruane,Ballinafad.
3 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathies to The Higgins family on the passing of Joe.
May he rest in peace.

Bernadette McLoughlin (nee) Reilly, Manchester & formerly of Knockaunakill
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Higgins family on the sad passing of Joe. May his gentle soul Rest in eternal Peace.

Cllr PatsyO Brien
3 weeks ago

I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to the extended Higgins family on the death of joe
May his gentle soul rest in peace

Jarlath, Mary English and family
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to John Joe, Mary, Breage,Michelle, sons in law, grandchildren, Brothers in law, sister in law and extended Higgins & Nally families on the sad passing of Joe, May his gentle soul rip 🙏

Ashling & Kenneth & Eleanor Dyer cnoc na nuir Mayo Abbey
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Joe family,he was such a lovely man & A lovely neighbour, I will be missed .Thinking of you all, Rest in Peace

Tom & Nora Maloney, Facefield
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Higgins family on the passing of Joe.A true gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sean Gill /Angela Flanagan
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all involved may he rest in peace.

Padraig, Yvonne Collins & family
3 weeks ago

So sorry on your loss, condolences to all the family.

Mary john and family noonan
3 weeks ago

With sadness for you all may Joe rest in peace🙏

Tom Connolly Garrywadreen
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to John Joe and the Higgins family neighbour’s and friends on the death of Joe may his soul rest in peace 🙏.

Trish&Shay Noonan Cnoc na Nlúr Mayoabbey
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Joe family,he was such a lovely man & A brilliant neighbour,I will miss our chat, Thinking of you all,Rest in Peace x

Kevin and Aisling Charles
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to the Higgins family on the passing of Joe. An absolute gentleman to deal with over the years. Always in good form. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Nuala & Noel Heneghan and Family
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to Mary, Breege, John Joe and extended family members on the passing of Joe. A true gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Padraig and Niamh Rice glenisland
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to JJ and the extended Higgins family on the passing of your Dad Joe, rest peacefully with your family gone before you.

Susan & John Staunton
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to Breege and all the Higgins family on the passing of your dad. May he rest in peace

Mary Burke McTigue / Martin Mc Tigue. Straide.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Higgins family on the sad passing of your father and grandfather Joe. Many times we had the pleasure of visiting the home of Joe & Kathleen in Knockaunakill and we always loved to see them coming to Cullintra. He was a very close friend to Willie Burke. May he rest in peace.

nora staed balla
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to John Joe, Breege, Mary, grandchildren.
Joe was a great man for all, a friend I wont forget xxx

John and Mary dixon
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the Higgins family and friends joe was always a gentleman rest in peace Joe

Ann and Dan Mc Sweeney(Sweeney)
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary,Breege,John-Joe grandchildren and extended family on the sad passing of Joe.One of life’s gentlemen whom I was glad to meet recently.He will be missed.May Joe have eternal peace united with all his loved ones.

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