John Reilly

John-Reilly

Portacloy, Carrateigue, Ballina, Co. Mayo – suddenly at the residence of his daughter Josephine in Poracloy on 14th April 2025.

Predeceased by his wife Elizabeth.

Beloved father of Mary (New York), Breege (Cornboy), Josephine (Portacloy) and Eilish (Co. Westmeath).

He will be sadly missed by his daughters, adored grandchildren Lizzy, Rachel, Gary, Raymond, Seán, Seamus, Danielle, Padraig, Cathal and Caoilfhionn, great-grandchildren Iarla, Cúan and Freya, sons-in-law Patrick, Ray, Joe and Jimmy, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives, kind neighbours and many friends.

May His Kind and Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Remains reposing at McDonnell’s Funeral Home, Belmullet on Wednesday evening from 5.30 until 7 o’clock.

Funeral will arrive at Séipéal Muire gan Smál, Ceathrú Thaidhg for Funeral Liturgy on Thursday morning at 11 o’clock followed by burial in Kilgalligan Cemetery.

Live streaming of the Funeral Liturgy can be viewed on McDonnell Funeral Directors Facebook page on Thursday morning at 11 o’clock with all other funeral services available for viewing on Thursday evening at 7 o’clock.

Published On: April 15th, 2025

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Margaret and Michèal Healy Grannie Rossport
4 days ago

Sincere condolence to the Reilly family and extended families on the sad passing of Johnny. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Elaine Garvin & Brian McGrath
4 days ago

Our sincere condolences to Josephine, Breege, Eilish, Mary, Lizzie and all of the Reilly and Gunning family on the sad passing of Johnny. May his soul Rest in Peace.

Monica & Tim Sparrow Glenamoy/ Hertfordshire
5 days ago

We send our condolences to Mary Breege Josephine Eilish and extended families on the passing of John our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time… May John’s soul rest in peace…

Patrick O Malley and Katie send there condolences to the Riley Family. May John soul R I P AMEN
5 days ago

R I P JOHN

Noreen and Declan Gernon, Dundalk
5 days ago

Our sincere condolences to the Reilly family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Eugene & Elaine Maguire, Rossport
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Reilly family and the extended family on the passing of John. May he Rest in Peace.

Mary McLoughlin (Burke)Coolaney Co Sligo
5 days ago

Sincere condolences to Mary,Breege,Josephine and Eilish and family and extended family on your Dad’s passing,may Johnny Rest in Peace,ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis 🙏🏻❤️

Liz(Lavelle) & John Gaffney & family, Knocknalower & Turlough
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Johns daughters, their famillies and all extended family, neighbours & friends at this sad time, may he rest in peace with his loved ones gone before him.

Kathleen Reilly AJ
5 days ago

May John’s soul rest in peace 🙏

Vincent and Maureen Fahy
5 days ago

Our deepest sympathy at the passing of John .May he rest in peace.

Michael and Martina Flannery,Attawalla
5 days ago

To all of John’s family, friends and relatives,
We were very sorry to hear of John’s passing,
May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace, Amen.

Eileen Brogan and family Bangor-Erris
5 days ago

Sincere condolences to the Reilly family and extended families on the sudden passing of John, may his soul rest in eternal peace.

Chloe Calpin & Shane Hoban
5 days ago

Our sincere condolences to the Reilly family at this sad time, thinking of you all. May John rest in peace

Paula & Henry Calpin
5 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Breege, Josephine, Mary, Eilish, Lizzie, Patrick and all the Reilly family and extended families on the passing your dad Johnny. May his soul rest in peace. Amen

Margo mcandrew
5 days ago

Condolences to all the Reilly family
May Johnny rest in peace.

Bernadette & Patrick Moran Glenamoy.
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Reilly family on the passing of your Dad John. May he rest in peace.

Martin & Caroline Dixon,Muingaroon
5 days ago

Our deepest sympathies to the Reilly family & all extended family on the passing of John,may his kind & gentle soul rest in peace.

Joe & Mary o Malley
5 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary, Breege, Josephine and Eilish and to the extended Reilly family on the sad passing of Johnny. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Teresa and paddy Gallagher, Swinford,(Stonefield)
5 days ago

So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing, may he rest in peace.

Breege Naughton
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Reilly family on the passing of your dad..May he Rest in peace

Josephine Timlin, Muingnabo/ Galway
5 days ago

Condolences to all the family, may Johnny’s soul rest in peace

Máire Cáit, Micí Ó Murchú
5 days ago

Go ndéana Dia grásta ar anam dhílìs Johnny agus go dtuga Dia leaba dó I measc na n-aingeal . Comhbhrón lena chlann, a ghar- chlann agus a ghaolta uilig. Fear nasal x

Philip McGrath rossport
5 days ago

With deepest sympathy to the Reilly family a sincere person

Michael and Maureen Healy Gorthbrack
5 days ago

Condolences to the Reilly family and extended families, may he rest in peace.

Tommy Joe & Mary Kate Murphy Derrycorrib
6 days ago

Deepest sympathies to the Reilly family and extended families on the death of John. May he Rest In Peace.

Eddie and Angela Connolly Muing Belmullet
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Reilly family on the sad passing of your Dad and also to all extended families.Johnny was a lovely gentleman that I had the pleasure of meeting many times in the past.He world greet me with the words Se Do Bheatha and he had many stories to tell me.May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace amen 🙏

Dolores & Tony Corduff Rossport South
6 days ago

Condolences to all on Johnny’s passing
May he rest in peace

John & Anne Doherty Gorthmellia
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary, Breege, Josephine and Eilish and extended families on the passing of Johnny. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Brendan Mc Andrew porturlin
6 days ago

Condolences to all the reily family may his soul rest in peace

Fr Gerry Davey, Carracastle
6 days ago

Mo comhbhrón ar bhás John….God rest his kind soul. He was a gentle man . Thinking of you all in the prayers ag an am seo. Gerry

Edel and Paul Doherty, Pullathomas
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Reilly family on the sad passing of your Dad and Grandad, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Peter and Mary McManamon Glenturk more
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family on the passing of John, May he rest in peace.

The Reilly families Ballinaboy and London
6 days ago

Rest in peace John.
Sincere condolences to family all.

Bríd Murphy (Barcelona) Kilgalligan
6 days ago

Condolences to Rachel and all the Reilly family on the passing of Johnny . May his gentle soul rest in peace. A great character a true gentleman . Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam naofa x

Laura McDonnell Cornboy
6 days ago

Condolences to Josephine, Breege & families on the passing of Johnny. May he rest in peace.

Paul and Margaret Healy Ballinaboy
6 days ago

Condolences to the Reilly and extended families on the passing of John may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Caroline Kearns
6 days ago

So very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May he rest in peace.

Sheila O Malley Shrataggle
6 days ago

Condolences to all Johnnys family may he rest in eternal peace

Imelda Corduff. Rossport
6 days ago

Condolences to the Reilly & extended family members on the passing of Johnny. May he rest in peace

Paddy & Josie Garvin London
6 days ago

Sincere condolences to the girls and all the extended family on Johnny’s death. A lovely neighbour who will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace.

Anthony Murray and Maura Ward Cornboy
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Breege, Josephine Mary, Eilish and to the Reilly family and extended families on the passing your dad Johnny. May his soul rest in peace. Amen

Tom and Kathleen McGuinness, Coventry
6 days ago

Sincere condolences to all the family on the sad passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Kathleen Reilly McNicholas( nee) DEANE Ballina & Cornboy
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Josephine and all the Reilly family on the passing of your DAD JOHN may his gentle soul rest in peace amen 🙏

Mary Garvin , Shrataggle
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary , Breege, Josephine and Eilis and the extended families on the sad passing of Johnny . May his gentle soul Rest In Peace .

Mary Meagher, Dublin, Herbert Carratigue
6 days ago

Sincere condolences to the Reilly Family on the passing of their father Johnny, may he rest in peace

Michael McIntyre Cornhill
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family at this sad time. May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Jarlath and Teresa Mc Andrew
6 days ago

Deepest condolences to the Reilly family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Sèamus Moran & Family Corheens Castlebar.
6 days ago

Sincere condolences to Mary, Breege, Josephine, Eilish and extended family on the death of Johnny. He was such a gentleman and a person of great warmth and humanity, we as a family were always delighted to meet with him .
Ni bheidh a leithèid Ann arìs. May he rest in peace.

Rosemarie Moran
6 days ago

Sincere condolences to Johnnys family at this very sad time. Johnny will always be fondly remembered by our family as he was so kind to our Mam after Dad died. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Evelyn McDonnell
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Reilly family and extended families on the passing of Johnny. May he rest in peace

Fionnuala John and David Walker Kilgalligan
6 days ago

Sincere condolences to Mary Margaret, Breege, Josephine and Eilis and all the family on the passing of Johnny. May he rest in peace 🙏

Johnny and Sarah Fadden Ballyheane
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Breege, Josephine and Eilish and extended family on the death of Johnny. A special neighbour. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dílis.

Fr Christopher Ginnelly, Ballycroy
6 days ago

Reilly family, please accept my sincere condolences on the death of your father, John, may his soul rest in peace.

Kathy O’Toole Belcarra
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Reilly family. May John rest in peace.

Anita Paddy and Nellie Healy muingingane glenamoy
6 days ago

Sincere sympathies to all of you at this sad time.May John rest in peace.

John paul Murray and family cornboy
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the reilly family and extended family on the passing of Johnny may his soul rest in peace amen

John Paul and Mary McGrath. Rossport
6 days ago

Condolences to Mary Josephine Breege and Eilish and families. May Johnny rest in peace. Ní bheidh a leithead ann aris.

Lorraine & Mick Kelly, Newbridge
6 days ago

Deepest condolences to Mary, Breege, Josephine, Eilish and extended families on the passing of Johnny. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Clement Sweeney
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Reilly family on the sad loss of John, may he RIP

Cyril and Bena Carey Belmullet .
6 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to the Reilly families on the passing of their Dad John ,May his kind and gentle soul rest in heavingly peace .🙏

Éimear Ní Ghallachóir
6 days ago

Go ndéana Dia grásta ar anam dílis Johnny. Ag cuimhne ar an chlann uilig, ní maith liom bhur dtrioblóid.

Josh & Aisling Healy, Perth
6 days ago

Condolences to all the Reilly family on the sad passing of Johnny. May he rest in peace.

Nora & Padraic Carey Cloontakilla
6 days ago

Sincere Condolences to Johnnys daughters Mary Breege Josephine Ailish , Grandchildren son inlaws extended families neighbours & friends …Have great memories of going to Reillys in our child hood ..Great times..Johnny & his late wife Elizabeth were lovely easy going people ..made every one welcome..May you rest in Peace with your luved ones now Johnny ♡

Rita Garvin Shrataggle.
6 days ago

Condolences to all Johnny’s family on his sad passing. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Eamie Sweeney gortbrack pullathomas
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family may he rest in peace

Martin & Philomena Healy. London/Glenamoy.
6 days ago

Sincere condolences to Mary, Breege, Josephine, Eilish and extended families on the passing of John.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Martin and Carol Tighe Pullathomas
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Reilly family and extended family on the sad passing of Johnny may he rest in peace 🙏

Martina McGrath, Kilgalligan
6 days ago

Sympathies to all of Johnny’s family, relatives & friends on his passing. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Eddie & Margaret Healy & Family
6 days ago

Sincere condolences to the Reilly family and extended families on the passing of Johnny. May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Gerard Mc Donnell, Glengad
6 days ago

My condolences to Mary, Breege and Josephine and all the family on the sad passing of Johnny. May he Rest in Eternal Peace.

Nóirin de Búrca
6 days ago

Go ndéana Dia grásta ar Johnny. Agus go dtuga Dia leaba i measc na n-aingeal dhó. X

Caitlín agus Micheál Ó Seighin
6 days ago

Ní maith linn bhur dtrioblóid.
Go ndéana Dia grásta ar anam Johnny.

Bríd Ní Sheighin and John Monaghan
6 days ago

Go ndéana Dia grásta ar anam dílis Johnny.
Ní maith linn bhur dtrioblóid

Seamus & Kathleen McGrath
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary, Breege, Josephine and Eilish and to the extended Reilly family on the sad passing of Johnny. He was a great neighbour, always ready to lend a helping hand and had a wealth of knowledge of times past. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Patrick James Rowan and family stonefield/Wexford
6 days ago

Condolences to all the Reilly family at this sad time, May Johnny soul rest in peace

Shane Herbert
6 days ago

Sincere condolences to all the family. May Johnny rest in peace.

Rosaleen and Sean King, Bangor.
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Reilly family on the sudden passing of Johnny. May he rest in peace.

Michael Bohan
6 days ago

Sincere condolences to John’s family on his sad passing. May he rest in peace

Conor Tighe & Marie Deane
6 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to all Johnny’s daughters and the extended family. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May his gentle soul rest in peace

maureen mc grath rossport
6 days ago

deepest sympathy to mary breege josephine andeilish and their families on the death of johnny may your soul rest in peace amen

JP and Claire Murphy Glenamoy
6 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to all the family on the passing of Johnny May he rest in peace

Michael McGrath jnr Milltown glenamoy
6 days ago

Condolences to the Reilly family of the passing of John may he rest in peace

Geraldine & PJ O Donnell,Aughoose
6 days ago

Sending condolences to all of Johnny’s family and extended family.May he Rest In Peace.

Cecily Boylan
6 days ago

Heartfelt sympathy to Mary, Breege, Josephine, Eilis and all his family . May his soul rest in peace

Cllr PatsyO Brien
6 days ago

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

Stephen and Mary Naughton.
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all Families on the death of Johnny. Rip

Marrtin Tighe Ballina.
6 days ago

Condolences to the Reilly family on the death of Johnny RIP,

Marian and Tom Feehan Westport
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Josephine,Breege agus Eilish and all the Reilly family.A wonderful neighbour who will be greatly missed. Rest in peace Johnny……

Thomas and Caroline o keeffe
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the reilly family and extended families. Mayhis gentle soul rest in peace

Uinsíonn & Treasa Mac Graith
6 days ago

We offer our sincere condolences to Johnny’s family and extended family at this sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís.

Philip and mary irwin glenamoy
6 days ago

Sympathy to the reilly family and extended family rip Johnny

Kathleen McHugh & Family, Ballycroy
6 days ago

Sincere condolences to all the Reilly and extended families on the death of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Nuala & Tim Coffey, Killarney (McDonnell. Carrowteige)
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Reilly family on this sad loss. May Johnny Rest in Peace

John & Mary Naughton, Portacloy
6 days ago

Condolences to the Reilly family and extended families on the sad and sudden passing of Johnny. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Paddy & Mary B Doherty Portacloy
6 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to all Johnny’s daughters and extended families, may his gentle soul rest in peace

Seanie and Siobhan McDonnell glenamoy
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to all the families

Mary Maloney Cornboy/Dublin
6 days ago

Sending condolences to Mary, Breege, Josephine, Eilish and Family on the sad passing of Johnny.
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam .
Thinking of you all at this sad time

Annie Corduff and Family, Barhauve, Rossport.
6 days ago

Our Deepest Sympathy to John daughters, Mary, Breege, Josephine and Eilish and his grandchildren, Son’s in law, and the extended Reilly and Curley families on the sad passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Fr Joseph Hogan
6 days ago

My very deepest sympathy and prayers to all the family.
Rest in peace John.

Kevin & Peggy Healy
6 days ago

We offer our sincere condolences to all the Reilly family and extended famliies at this sad time.
May John,s kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Tony/Mary Caffertey Muings
6 days ago

Sincere condolences to the Reilly family and extended families on the sad passing of your Dad. May he rest in peace

Tony and Freeda o Malley
6 days ago

Sorry to hear Johnnie have away areal gentleman rest in peace

Bridie Curley and family. Graughill
6 days ago

My sincere condolences to Johnnys daughters Mary Breege Josephine and Eilish and extended family
A life well lived.
May his gentle soul rest in peace

Mary Mc Donnell and family, Muingnabo, Rossport
7 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to all Johnny’s daughters and extended families, may his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Tommy and Kathleen Moran, Glenamoy
7 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to all Johnny’s family, thinking of you all at this very sad and difficult time, may his gentle soul rest in heavenly peace

Caitriona O keeffe and john Kelly
7 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all his family and extended families
On the sad passing of John
May he rest in peace

Peter and Christina Winters, Cloontakilla, Bangor – Erris
7 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Reilly family on the sudden passing of your Dad Johnny. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace. Thinking and praying for you all at this very difficult time.

Bridie & Joan Mc Andrew
7 days ago

Our sincere sympathies to all of Johnys daughters and extended families….May he R.I.P

Patrick and Angela ginty
7 days ago

Sorry to hear of Johnny death condolences to all members of his family. Rest in peace

Benny Boylan
7 days ago

Condolences to all the family may Johnny rip 🙏

Sean and Mary coyle glengad
7 days ago

Deepest sympathy to his family& extended families
On the sad passing of John
May he rest in peace

Philip and Annette Garvin
7 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary Breege Josephine and Eilish and their famlies on Johnnys death Ni bheadh a leichead ann aris Slan Sean

Melissa Naughton & Padraic O’Malley
7 days ago

Sincere condolences to all of Johnny’s family at this sad time. Our thoughts are with you all. May Johnny rest in peace.

Jason Naughton
7 days ago

Condolences to all the family. May he Rest In Peace.

Pat and Teresa Timlin Killala
7 days ago

Sending ye our heartfelt condolences love and prayers

Jean Barrett, Toorglass
7 days ago

My sincere condolences to all of the families of on the sudden death of John. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Bridie and Michael Tomas Ballycastle
7 days ago

Sincere condolences to Mary, Breege, Josephine and Eilish and extended family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Mary Rowan & Family
7 days ago

Sincere condolences to all John’s family and extended families on his passing .
May he Rest in Peace

Kathleen and Michael Monaghan Kilgalligan Carrowteige Ballina Co Mayo
7 days ago

Deepest sympathy for the Reilly family on the sudden death of John .May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

John Rowan Clogher
7 days ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family and extended families
May John’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary Loftus, Rossport Sth
7 days ago

Deepest sympathy to you all, may your Dad’s kind soul rest in peace, will keep you in our prayers, god bless

Mary Jane & Paddy Doherty Portacloy
7 days ago

Our deepest condolences Mary Breege, Josephine , Eilish sons-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Johnny will be missed, a great neighbour we will always remember him. May he rest in peace.

Donal Garvin
7 days ago

Condolences to all the family. Rest in peace Johnny

Michael P King, Glenamoy
7 days ago

Deepest condolences to the family on the passing of John, may he rest in peace

John Geraldine and Sean irwin. Glenamoy
7 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family. May he Rest in peace.

Margaret Doherty & Michael McGuinness, Lakeview Castlebar
7 days ago

Our sincere condolences to Johnny’s daughters Mary, Breege, Josephine, Eilish, sons inlaw, grandchildren and great grandchildren and extended families. Johnny was a lovely neighbour in Portacloy. He will be dearly missed. May he rest in peace

Bernie and Martin joe mcAndrew porturlin
7 days ago

Condolences to the Reilly family and extended families may he rest in peace 🙏

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