John Walsh

John-Walsh

Cashel, Achill and formerly of Dungloe and Scotland – in his 101st year, peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday 25th March 2026.

Predeceased by his wife Bridgie and daughter Rosaleen.

He will be dearly and lovingly missed by his daughters Phil (Scotland), Kay (Michael) Cafferkey (Cashel), Jackie (Henry) Lyons (Cashel), Gerry (Patrick) Gallagher (River), his son Pat (Elaine), Scotland, son-in-law Alan Bostock (Scotland), nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

John will repose at Lavelle’s Funeral Home (F28 Y0H9) Cashel, Achill on Friday, March 27th from 5pm until 7pm with removal to Church of the Assumption Dookinella.

Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11am with burial afterwards in Slievemore cemetery.

House Private Please.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St. Fionnans.

John’s family appreciate all your support and understanding at this difficult time. Those who would like to leave a message of sympathy for the family may do so in the condolences section below.

 

 

 

John’s family appreciate all your support and understanding at this difficult time. Those who would like to leave a message of sympathy for the family may do so in the condolences section below.

Published On: March 25th, 2026

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Jimmy, Mary Beattie and family Galway (River Bridge)
2 days ago

Sincere condolences to John’s family and extended families on John’s passing. May he rest in peace

Cllr PatsyO Brien
3 days ago

I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to the extended Walsh family on the death of John
You are in my prayers and thoughts at this difficult time
May his gentle soul rest in peace

Anne Reynolds
7 days ago

Sincere condolences to Jackie and family

Caroline Barrett
1 week ago

Condolences to Jackie and family on the passing of your Dad. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Diane Gallagher
1 week ago

Sending sincere condolences to Johns family.

PJ and Paulina English
2 weeks ago

Sending our sincerest condolences to Kay and Michael, and the extended family.

Mary Sweeney Achill/ Balla
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Gerry, Roisin & all the family, extended family & friends on the sad passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in Peace🙏

Catherine & Alex McFarlane
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Gerry and family on the sad passing of your Dad, Rest in peace.

Ann & Gerard Carton
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Walsh and Cafferkey Families on Johns passing. May he rest in eternal peace.

Kathleen O’Malley, Achill Sound
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Phil, Kay, Jackie, Gerry, Pat and Grandchildren, also extended family on the sad passing of John,
May he rest in peace.

Tina & Tony McHugh Pollagh
2 weeks ago

Sincere Condolences to John’s family on his passing, May his gentle soul Rest In Peace

Pat & Colette Lavelle Westport & Achill
2 weeks ago

Sincere Condolences to all his family. May he rest in peace

McHugh Family, The Grove, Bunnacurry
2 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy on the passing of John to all the family. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Pat Cattigan
2 weeks ago

Condolences to all of John’s family. RIP

Helen Kilbane & Family
2 weeks ago

Condolences to all his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Mary and Peter Kelly Ballinasally
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the family, RIP John 🙏

The Madden Family Askill
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy on your sad loss. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Francis & Margaret Sweeney & family, Ballycroy
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Walsh family & extended families on the passing of John. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Mary & John Cafferkey
2 weeks ago

Condolences to John’s family may he Rest in peace x

Breda McNulty
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all of John’s Family, friends and neighbours. Thinking of you all. May he rest in peace

Martina and Raymond McNea Gallagher
2 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to all John’s family, friends and neighbours. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers with you all at this difficult time.

Robert, Marion Murray and family Dooniver
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all John’s family at this time. May he rest in peace.

Tony Anne Gallagher and Family .Newtown Keel .
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Walsh Family on the sad passing of John . May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Marty and Anne Lavelle, Pollagh
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family. May he rest in peace 🙏

Sandra & Michael Joe Calvey Galway
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all John;s family, may he rest in peace

Stephen & Nora Kelly and family. Cabaun
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all of John’s family. May he rest in peace.

Mike and Marlene Heaney, Pollagh
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all of John’s family on his sad passing. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Aiden & Elizabeth Kilbane, Dooniver
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all of John’s family and friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Catherine Gallagher, Polranny
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all John’s family and extended family on his sad passing. May he rest in peace.

Dave Moloney Dugort East
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family.
May John Rest In Peace.

Kieran and Nora Sweeney Achill Sound
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all of John’s family and relatives. May His soul Rest in Peace.

Ann Lavelle Bunnacurry
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to John’s family neighbours & friends on your sad loss.May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Pat and Maureen Conway, Cabaun.
2 weeks ago

Our Deepest Sympathy to the family, extended families, relatives neighbours and friends. Unfortunately, we are unable to attend the funeral. You are all in our thoughts at this sad time. May John Rest In Peace.

Anne & PJ Vesey Dugort
2 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to all of John s family on his passing may his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Bernie OMalley and family,Ballinock
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Johns family friends and neighbours,may his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Margaret Corrigan & Family Bunnacurry
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Walsh Family on the passing of John.Rest in peace.

PJ Gielty & family Dooagh
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Phil, Kay, Jackie, Gerry, Pat and the extended Walsh family on the passing of your Dad/Grandad.
May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏🙏🙏😇

Philip Mc Nulty
2 weeks ago

Sincerest sympathy to all the family of John. May He Rest in Peace.

Mc Nea family, Tonragee
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to all John’s family, extended family, friends and neighbours. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

John Gallagher Hillside Bunnacurry
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to all Johns family and extended families. John was a real gentleman.
May his gentle soul Rest in peace🙏

Tom and Kathleen Johnston
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Walsh family on the death of John. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Breege Joyce & family Currane
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family.
May John rest in peace

Claire Lally, WCA
2 weeks ago

Condolences Jackie on your Dad’s passing.
May he Rest in Peace

Marty Owen patten
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all John;s family, may he rest in peace

Michael John and Bridgie Ann English Bunnacurry
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Walsh family. May he rest in peace

annabella & michael connaghan, pollagh
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Johns family. May his soul rest in peace

Anthony and Mary Kilbane Belfarsad .
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Walsh family on the passing of John . May he Rest in peace.

Eugene Ward & Family Emyvale Co Monagahn
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all of Johns Family & Extended Families at the sad news of his passing.
May He Rest In Peace

Ellen Cafferkey
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Phil, Kay, Jackie, Gerry, Pat and the extended Walsh family on the passing of your Dad/Grandad.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Tara Murphy, Dooniver
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Walsh Family on the passing of John. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May he Rest in Peace.

Edward and Veronica Toolis (Dublin
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Walsh Family on the passing of John, may he rest in peace.

Michael&Veronica Lavelle & Family Dooega
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to all the family on the passing of John .May he Rest in Peace🙏🙏

Gerald, Jacqueline & Nora Dever, Saula
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Walsh family on the passing of your Dad. May John rest in peace.

Bridgie & Seamus Murray and family, Cashel
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the family on your Dad’s / Grandad’s passing. John was blessed to live a good long life, may he Rest In Peace.

Michael,Patricia Joyce The Beehive Keel
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Walsh family and extended families on John’s passing, may he rest in peace.

Michael Joyce closhreed river.
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family of John, rest in peace.

Michael and Etain O’Connor, Dooagh, Achill
2 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to family, neighbours and friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Mary Houghton . Keel West.
2 weeks ago

So very sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was always very kind and cheerful. A real gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Mari and Tony Gralton
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all Johns Family. Such a lovely man. May he RIP.

John F and Betty Gallagher
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the Walsh family on the sad passing of your Dad. May he Rest in Peace.

St Colmans Care Centre
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to Kay and the Walsh family on the passing of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. May John Rest in Peace

Mary B Gallagher Bunnacurry
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Walsh family on the passing of your dad John.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Rest in peace John🙏

Tommy and Bridgie Ann Davitt Saula
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Walsh family on the sad passing of your dad . May he rest in peace

Paul and Dympna Moran aughagower
2 weeks ago

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

Carmel O Malley
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all Johns family and friends, such a lovely man. May his gentle soul rest in peace.🙏

Farrell and Sandra
2 weeks ago

So sorry to learn of John’s passing, great memories of years ago in Ballinasally when John came here with Bridgie (his dear wife) on holidays with the girls, doing the haymaking and other jobs.
Rest in Peace John, our sincere sympathy to all family members on your dear Fathers passing.

Terence and Mary Dever
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Walsh family and extended families on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Edward Calvey Keel/Westport
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to all John’s family. May he rest in peace.

Paddy, Maria Kilbane & Family, Cloughmore.
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to John’s family, friends and neighbours Rest In Peace John.🙏

Joe, Geraldine and Julieanne Molloy Dooega
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Jackie and to all John’s family, neighbours and friends on your sad loss. May John rest in peace.

Majella & Jason Black – Cabaun/St. Albans
2 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to the Walsh and extended families on the sad passing of John, may his kind and gentle soul rest in peace. Keeping you all in our thoughts at this lonely time.

Kathleen Mc Nulty Madden Saula/ Meath
2 weeks ago

My condolences to John’s family and friends May his gentle soul rest in peace

Breege & Micheal kilbane Glencastle/ achill
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Family of John. Rest in peace.

Kevin Henry, Polranny
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all John’s family. May he Rest in Peace.

Aiden & Helen Masterson
2 weeks ago

Heart felt sympathy to all John’s family and friends , May his soul Rest in Peace.

Shane & Sarah Dever Dooagh
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family on the passing of John, May his Soul rest in Peace

Stephen Corrigan & Rosaleen Needham
2 weeks ago

Heart felt sympathy to all John’s family friends and neighbours. May his soul Rest in Peace.

Susan Heneghan, WCA
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Jackie on the passing of your lovely Dad. May he Rest in Peace.

Celia & Adrian Black Dooagh.
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Gerry and all John’s family on this sad occasion. May John’s gentle soul rest in peace

James, Mary Ginnelly and Family Belfarsad
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Roisin and all the extended family on the passing of John, may he rest in peace.

Ellen and Thomas Mullen Dooega
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to his Daughters and Son ,his grandchildren and extended families on John’s sad passing. May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏🏼

Maureen & Anthony Hassett, Crumpaun
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Phil, Kay, Gerry and families. May John rest in peace

Madeline and Joe Gaffney & Family, Belmullet
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Kay, Michael, Kerry, James, Leah, Aaron and to all the Walsh and Cafferkey Families on the sad passing of your Dad and Grandad.
May John’s kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace X

John and Elizabeth Barrett and family ,Bervie
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to all of the Walsh family on the sad passing of your wonderful father John. Also to the extended Walsh family, neighbours and many friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. May John’s kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Nora Gallagher and family, crossroads river
2 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to John’s family and neighbours. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael and Breda Mc Nulty Dooega
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Johns family. May his soul rest in peace

John Kilbane Ashleam
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to All The Family on the passing of your Father, May He Rest In Peace

Mary & Michael Henry, Polranny
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all John’s family. May John Rest in Peace.

Mary Donoghue and family Dooagh
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Walsh family on the passing of your Dad.
May he rest in peace.

Valerie Kilbane
2 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to all John’s family on this sad occasion. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Josie & Mary Angela McLoughlin
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Kay , Gerry and all the Walsh family and grandchildren on the passing of your Dad and Grandad John . Leaba í measc na Naomh duit a Sheáin

Thomas Moran Achill Sound
2 weeks ago

Rest in peace John.
Condolences to all the family.

Anthony and Sally Lavelle Dooagh
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Walsh Family on the passing of John , may his soul rest in peace.

Martin and Angela McGlynn
2 weeks ago

Our condolences to the family.
May John’s soul rest in eternal peace.

Brian& Phyllis mc Donnell Dooniver
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to gerry &all the family on the sad passing of your father .may his gentle soul rest in peace

Tommy & Deirdre Cafferkey Pollagh
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Kay and all the Walsh family on the passing of John. May his soul rest in peace.

Adrian, Frances & Catherine Mc Nulty, Saula
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all John’s family on his passing. Keeping you all in our thoughts & prayers at this sad time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Grace McNulty Askill ,
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to all John’s family, friends,and neighbours, on your sad loss he will be greatly missed by all,may his gentle Soul Rest In Peace,

Enda Kilbane and Family, Achill and Galway
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all of John’s family, extended family, relations and friends. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. May John rest in eternal peace.

Paddy and Maureen Grealis Cashel
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all John’s family friends and neighbours. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Kathleen Gallagher River Bridge
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Kay, Gerry, Jackie and all the family on the loss of your Dad and Grandad. May he rest in peace.

Anton McNulty, Saula
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all of John’s family. May he rest in peace

Scott family, Cashel
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all Johns family, relations, friends and neighbours. May he rest in peace.

Bridget & Tony Mc Ginty
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all John ‘s family. Rest in peace John

Juliann and Noel Gallagher polranny.
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all John family. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Attracta Holland, Polranny
2 weeks ago

My condolences to all John’s family.

Neil and Mary Lynchehaun Valley.
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all Johns family ,relations, and friends.May he rest in peace.

Peter & Hazel Mc Nulty, Cashel
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences on the passing of John to all the Walsh family and extended family, may his gentle soul Rest in Peace

Edel Reilly WCA
2 weeks ago

To Jackie and all of John’s family,
I was so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. What an incredible milestone to reach 100 years . A life so well lived. You spoke of him with such love, I feel I knew him in a small way through all the lovely stories. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May your memories bring you all comfort. x

Anne Corrigan and Family Cashel
2 weeks ago

Our deep condolences to all the Walsh. Cafferkey. Lyons and extended Families on John’s passing. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace

Liam. Mary Doolan and Family Cashel
2 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to John’s Family. Relations Neighbours and Friends on the sad news of his passing. May his kind and gentle soul Rest In Peace

Noel and Anne Gallagher Bunnacurry
2 weeks ago

Our Deepest sympathies To All John’s Family. May His Gentle soul Rest in Peace

Liam and Margaret cafferkey, cashel
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all of John’s family and friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sinead heffernan, cashel
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all of John’s family at this sad time, may he rest in peace

Breege kilroy.
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all of the Family.Rest in Peace

Michael and Celia Cafferkey. Bunnacurry.
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all John’s loving family on the loss of their Dad. May he rest in peace.

Michael John and Tony Gilroy Pollagh
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all John’s family .May his soul rest in peace.

Lorraine &Michael O Malley,Ballinock
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family, may his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Kathleen Treanor O’Malley Monaghan/Ballinasally
2 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to Phil, Kay, Jackie, Gerry and Pat on the death of your Dad John, a lovely man. May he rest in eternal peace.

P. English. Cashel.
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all John’s family. He was a real Gentleman. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace

Patrick And Bernie English
2 weeks ago

Our Deepest sympathies To All John’s Family. May His Gentle soul Rest in Peace

Helen, Timmy and Anne Applegarth, David Cafferkey
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the family at this sad time. A lovely man and neighbour, he will be missed. May he rest in peace.

Catherine and Richard Noonan Dookinella.
2 weeks ago

Our Deepest Condolences To Phil and all of Johns very large family, neighbours and friends on John’s passing he was a lovely pleasant man may he rest in peace.

Màirt & Marie Mcgreal, Achill Sound
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all of the family at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

Michael and Mary Cantwell Edinburgh
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family.

Martina Houlihan
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all John’s family on his sad passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Anthony McNulty Bunnacurry/Dingle
2 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to all his family and friends. May he Rest in peace

John H. Cafferkey
2 weeks ago

I am sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.

John and Bernadette Gallagher, Cashel
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all of John’s family friends and relatives. May he Rest in Peace.

Kevin and Goretti Grealis
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all John’s family, may he Rest in Peace.

Maureen Mc Greal
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Kay and all the family on the passing of one of life’s gentlemen – may John’s soul rest in peace. 🙏

Mary Ruddy, Bunnacurry.
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Families.
May John rest in peace 🙏

Gerard and Jacqueline McNulty Cashel Achill
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all John’s family and friends may his gentle soul rest in peace

Micheal & Marian McNulty, Bunnacurry.
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to John’s family. John was a gentleman an interesting man to talk to. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Stephen and Maureen Gavin and family Keel
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family and may his gentle soul rest in peace

Brendan and the English Family Bunnacurry
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences on the passing of John to all the Walsh family and extended family may his gentle soul Rest in Peace

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