Josephine McDonagh (née Cleary)

McDonagh, Josephine

Lightford, Castlebar, Co. Mayo and late of Bunmore, Ballycroy – retired primary school teacher, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Highfield Healthcare, Swords Road, Dublin, surrounded by her loving family on 7th March 2026.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Tony, parents John and Bridget and sister, Mary Bridget (Sister Paula) and brothers George, John and Paul.

Deeply regretted by her son Evin, daughter Derbhile, brothers Brendan and Michael, daughter-in-law Tania, partner Nicolas, treasured granddaughter Riley, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, and a wide circle of friends.

May she rest in peace.

Josephine will repose in the Chapel of Highfield Healthcare, Swords Rd, Drumcondra, D09 H343 on Sunday (8th March) from 4pm-6pm, and Coady’s Funeral home, Castlebar, F23 XY63, on Wednesday, (11th March) from 5.30pm with removal at 7pm to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar.

Requiem Mass on Thursday (12th March) at 11.30am. The Mass will also coincide with her late husband Anthony (Tony) McDonagh RIP, Months Mind Mass.

Josephine will be laid to rest afterwards in Castlebar New Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/castlebar/.

House strictly private please.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Mayo Hospice

https://www.hospice.ie/donations/in-loving-memory/

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” link below.

Enquiries to Thomas Moran & Sons, Castlebar 087 2364598 / 094 90 21231.

Published On: March 7th, 2026

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Claire, Joe & Family McAndrew (Winters) Ballycroy/Ballina
4 weeks ago

Sending our deepest condolences to the McDonagh & Cleary family on the sad passing of Josephine. You are all in our thoughts & prayers at this very difficult time. May she rest in peace.

Moira McCallig
4 weeks ago

Fond memories of Josephine when I was a boarder in Mount St Micheal’s Claremorris she was always so kind and caring. Rest in peace Josephine 🙏🕯

Pat and Marian Halligan
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the McDonagh and Cleary families on the sad passing of Josephine. May she rest in peace.

Pamela and Martin Corcoran
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the McDonagh and Cleary families on the sad passing of Josephine. Such a lovely teacher. May she rest in peace.

James & Mary Muldowney lahardane
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the McDonagh & Cleary family on the passing of Josephine. A lovely gentle lady. Together again dancing with Tony in heaven. May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Máirtín & Aingeal Ó Maicín, Balla
4 weeks ago

Condolences to the McDonagh family on the death of Josephine. She was a true ambassador for the teaching profession. Go raibh leaba i measc na naomh aici.

Michael &Margaret Kilcourse Castlebar
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to her son and daughter and all the family. Josephine was a lovely lady remember meeting her at St Angeles NS a joy to meet.May she now enjoy heavenly peace and her soul rest in peace 🙏

Kathleen Gavin, Swinford
4 weeks ago

Thinking of you all on this wet and blustery morning as you bid farewell to your much loved parents. Remembering Josephine for her radiant smile, and for all her warmth and kindness whenever we happened to meet. Blessings on their souls.
May Tony and Josephine rest together in eternal peace.

In sincere sympathy to all their loved ones.

Charles & Breege Mulchrone Newport.
4 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to Evin, Derbhile and the extended McDonagh and Cleary families on the passing of Josephine and on the recent passing of Tony, may they rest peacefully. Have great memories of them both with their beaming smiles on the many occasions we meet at dances. Those who love us want to be remembered with Joy.

Carmel ( Mc Donnell) Griffith, Balla.
4 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Evin, Derbhile and family on the sad passing of Josephine, I have very fond memories of her as my wonderful fourth class teacher in St. Angela’s and later as she cared for her Mam, she was so gentle, kind, caring and always smiling, she will never be forgotten, you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. Rest In peace Josephine.

Dever family lettertrask keenagh.
4 weeks ago

Deepest symptoms to Evin,Derbhile and extended families . Fond fond memories of Josephine as a teacher in keenagh national school .Only words to describe her Kind gentle and a brilliant teacher so so kind . May her gentle soul rest in peace. Fly with the angels

Anne and Stephen McGinty
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Evin, Derbhile granddaughter Reilly and extended McDonagh and Cleary families on the sad passing of Josephine.
Josephine was a wonderful teacher gentle and kind .
She taught one of our daughters and she spoke of her kindness and patience She loved going to school when she was in her class in St Angelas NS.
May her kind and gentle soul res in peace with her husband Tony and all gone before her.

Alice Keane and Family , Shranamonragh, Ballycroy
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to her son Evin and daughter Derbhile,and to her brothers Michael and Brendan on the passing of Josephine,May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

James & Grace Grealis, Bellagaravaun, Ballycroy
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all Josephine’s family & friends. May she rest in peace.

John and Sadie Ginty
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the McDonagh and Cleary families on the sad passing of Josephine.
May her kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace.

John And Rose Conway Preston
4 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy To The Cleary And McDonagh Families On The Sad Passing Of Josephine May Her gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Willie and Bridgie Togher Ballycroy
4 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to the McDonagh and Cleary families on the death of Josephine. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time . May she rest in peace.

Bridie & Joe Mangan and family, Roy, Doohoma
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the McDonagh and Cleary families on the sad passing of Josephine.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Tommy & Jo Lyons Ballina
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Evin & Derbhile on the sad passing of your dear Mum. I met your Mum & Dad through my sister, Mary Doyle. They were such a warm couple. They are back together again, after lives well lived. May their kind & gentle souls rest in peace

Peggy Ginty and family
4 weeks ago

Brendan, Michael and all the McDonagh family – our deepest sympathies, she was a wonderful lady and cherished cousin. My she rest in peace xxx

Christine and Seamus Gordon Plovervale Castlebar
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Evin, Derbhile and all the family on the death of Josephine. A lovely lady, may she rest in peace.

margaret gannon. & family
4 weeks ago

condolences to her family. from her neighbour. st bridgets crescent. RIP.

PC. & Una Judge. Killocraun, Crossmolina.
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to son Evin daughter Derbhile grandaughter Reilly and extended McDonagh and Cleary families on the sad passing of Josephine. May her memory be a blessing and her gentle soul rest in peace.

Brian & Teresa Molloy Swinford
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Evin, Derbhile, and the extended McDonagh and Cleary families on the passing of Josephine. May she rest in peace.

Mary and Donal O’Donoghue – Snugboro.
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Evin and Derbhile. To all the McDonagh and Cleary family. She taught me in keenagh school. She was so kind,gentle and always smiling. She was a great teacher. I also had the pleasure of playing golf with her. She is back again with Tony. May she rest in peace 🙏.

Art Ó Súilleabháin
1 month ago

I remember Josephine as a lovely lady, quick to smile and always communicative. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí.

Mary & Don Ginty, Ballycroy
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Evin and Derbhile, all the McDonagh and Cleary families on the passing of Josephine. Josephine taught me in Shranamonragh school, many moons ago now, and she was a lovely teacher. May she Rest in Peace.

John Healy
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Evin and Derbhile on the passing of Josephine, our old neighbour and friend. Reunited with Tony , she will be long remembered as a wonderful teacher in St Angela’s. A refined and gracious lady. RIP

Mark & Katie Cadden
1 month ago

Our sincere condolences to Evin, Derbhile and all the family on the sad passing of your mum. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Denis & Ita Gallagher
1 month ago

Condolences to all the McDonagh and Cleary family and friends on the passing of Josephine. She was a real lady and contributed so much to the development of Castlebar Golf Club. Ar dheis lamh Dé go raibh a hAnam deilis

Rita Nestor and family, Ballyglass
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Derbhile and Evin on the death of your Mam Josephine and recent death of your Dad Tony and to the extended Cleary and McDonagh families.
May their gentle souls rest in peace.

Beverley Flynn
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Evin and Derbhile on the sad passing of your mother . May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Peterpaul& Patrina Conway & Family
1 month ago

Our thoughts and prayers are with Josephines family & friends and neighbours at this difficult time
May her gentle soul
Rest in Peace
Re

Anne Traynor (Lyons)
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Evin, Derbhile and all the Cleary family on the death of your beloved Josephine.
I knew Josehine through my sister Mary , her friend from boarding school . She was so warm and friendly and full of fun . She and your dad Tony were a lovely couple and such a pleasure to meet .
May they both rest together in perfect peace .

Sinéad Lavelle, Castlebar
1 month ago

I was very sorry to hear of Josephine’s passing. She was my 6th class teacher and I have such fond memories of her kindness and warmth. She was a wonderful teacher who left a lasting impression, and I will always remember her with great gratitude.

My sincere sympathies to the McDonagh and Cleary families at this very sad time. May Josephine rest in peace.

Kathleen Mullaney and family, Knockmore, Ballina.
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Evin Derbhile and extended family on the death of Josephine. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Ann Bourke Ballyhean
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to evin Derbhile and extended family on the death of your mam.
May she rest in eternal peace.

David Loftus
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Evin, Derbhile and all of the extended family on the sad passing of Josephine. May she rest in peace.

Brid & Noel Moffatt Crossmolina
1 month ago

Our heartfelt Condolences to you Evin Derbhile & Grandaughter Riley The extended Cleary & McDonagh Famelies Thinking of you all at this very difficult time A Beautiful Lady May Josephine Rest in Eternal Peace with her Husband Tony &all gone before her 🙏🙏

Michael & Mary Bourke Garryduff Park
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Evin & Derbhile & the extended Cleary & Mc Donagh families on the passing of Josephine. A lovely lady & such a wonderful inspiring teacher who brought out the best in her pupils & they all loved her RIP Josephine

St Angela’s student of the 70’s
1 month ago

Sincere condolences on the sad loss of your dear mother and dad. Josephine has left me with wonderful memories as such a kind teacher. Josephine was a beautiful person. My security IT question answer of favourite teacher is Josephine. A depth of gratitude to you Josephine for kindness and wonderful attitude leaving a life long amazing impression. Rest in peace with your dear Tony. May the memories , the legacy and plethora compliments console you in these difficult times.❤️🙏👏

Julia and Seamus hanley (nee Lenehan)and f amily
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to the Cleary family and Mcdonagh families and all extended families on the very sad passing of Josephine. A very lovely lady may she rest in peace. God bless.

Marie Mulhern Durkan.
1 month ago

Sincere Condolences Evin, Derbhile,the Mc Donagh and Cleary Family on the passing of Josephine. May she Rest In Peace.

Mayo RTAI
1 month ago

On behalf of Mayo Retired Teachers, I offer our sympathies to Josephine’s family, friends and former colleagues.
Mary O ‘Reilly. Chairperson

John and Lourda McHugh
1 month ago

So sad to hear of Josephine’s passing, she is gone to meet Tony in a happier place. Our deepest sympathies to Derbhile, Evin and family at this lonely time. So sorry we can’t make the funeral as we are away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Josephine rest in peace.

Dominic MC Neela Ballycroy
1 month ago

My deepest sympathies to the McDonagh and Cleary families on the death of Josephine, May she rest in peace.

Seamus Gaughan, Attavalla
1 month ago

My deepest sympathies to the McDonagh and Cleary families on the passing of Josephine. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Gary, Breege Ginty & family, Ballycroy
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathies to Derbhile and Evin and the McDonagh and Cleary family and extended families on the passing of Josephine. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May Josephine Rest in Peace.

Bridgie and James Flynn, Castlebar and Ballycroy
1 month ago

Our sincere sympathy to the McDonagh and Cleary Family and extended families on the sad passing of Josephine.
May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

John and Margaret OMalley Ballina.
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Evin, Derbhile and all the Mcdonagh and Clearly family on the passing of Josephine. May she rest in peace.

Director, BOM & Staff of Mayo Education Support Centre
1 month ago

Our sincere sympathies to Evin, Derbhile and all the McDonagh and Cleary families on your sad loss. Josephine was a highly respected member of our BOM for many years. Her dedication, professionalism and caring nature will always be remembered. Above all she was a true lady. Rest in heavenly peace Josephine

Kathleen Murray Mulranny
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Josephine s son Evin , and daughter Derbhile, brother s Brendan and Michael and grandchildren and all the McDonagh and Cleary families and extended family. Always a lovely lady and will be sadly missed. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Bridie and Eamonn McAndrew
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Derbhile and Evin the McDonagh and Cleary families.
I (Eamonn) was a student of Miss Cleary of my last few years in Keenagh school.
She was such a lovely teacher kindness all week and sweets on Friday.
Rest in peace Josephine.

Una & Leo Ruane ( nee Mc Manamon)
1 month ago

Deepest condolences to the Mc Donagh and Cleary families on the sad passing of Josephine she taught me in Shranamonagh N.S. and was the kindest caring teacher I ever had. May she rest in peace with her lovely husband in heaven.

Brian and sean ketterick
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathy to Josephine family, she was a lovely lady. May she rest in peace 🙏

Marie Campbell.St.Bridget’s Crescent.Castlebar.
1 month ago

Sincere Sympathy to the McDonagh And Cleary Family’s on the sad passing of Josephine. Josephine was an absolute Lady and a lovely Teacher .May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace AMEN.

Eugene & Marian (mc namara) Granahan Shraugh
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to McDonagh and Cleary Families on the passing of Josephine. May she rest in peace.

Una Mcnicholas
1 month ago

Sincere Sympathy to Evin, Derbhile, Tania, Nicolas & Riley & Cleary & Mc Donagh family’s on the passing of your Mam, may she rest peace.

P. J. and Patricia Hughes and Family Crossmolina.
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathy to the McDonagh and Cleary families on the death of Josephine a lovely lady may her gentle soul rest in peace amen.

Kathleen Sweeney and family dooriel ballycroy
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to the McDonagh and Cleary family on the passing of Josephine, may she rest in peace 🙏

Anthony & Nora Cafferkey&Family Aughness Ballycroy,
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cleary and McDonagh family & extended families on the sad passing of Josephine .Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Paddy joe and breedge mc namara
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Cleary and Mc Donagh families on the sad death of Josephine. May she rest in peace

Vincent and Noreen Conway
1 month ago

Deepest sympathies to the McDonagh and Cleary families on the passing of Josephine. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Breege McAndrew Crossmolina
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the family relatives and friend’s of Josephine. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Anne Melia
1 month ago

Sincere concolences to Derbhile, Evin and the extended Cleary and McDonagh families on the sad passing of Josephine.
I worked alongside Josephine for many years in St. Angela’s Primary School. She was a quiet, caring and gentle person who took a great interest in the pupils she taught. I also wish to convey my sympathies on the recent death of Josephine’s husband, Tony. May they rest together in eternal Peace.

Kitty and AnnMarie Whyte
1 month ago

So sorry to hear of Josephine’s passing. Remember many a great bridge game with her, and she was a great player. May She R.I.P 🙏

Seamus & Fiona Cafferkey & Family, Aughness
1 month ago

Our sincere sympathy to the McDonagh and Cleary Family and extended families on the sad passing of Josephine. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

John Ginty Bunmore Ballycroy
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Evin and Derbhile on the loss of your mother Josephine . I have fond memories of walking to school with her , she was lovely person and will be missed. May she rest in peace with her husband Tony . RIP

Breege and Noel Lynskey (OHara)Rathmorgan Bangor Erris.
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the McDonagh and Cleary families on the death of Josephine . Happy memories of a gentle, kind and wonderful teacher in keenagh school many years ago . May she rest in peace .

Castlebar Golf Bridge Club.
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathy on behalf of Castlebar Golf Bridge Club on the passing of Josephine Past President 2000 to her Family Evin and Derbhile and all her relatives and friends. Also remembering her recently deceased husband Tony. May they Rest in Peace.

Eugene & Carmel Rochford
1 month ago

It is with great saddness we learn of the sad passing of Josephine,
May her gentle soul rest in peace and eternal happiness with her husband Tony. Derpest sympathy to Evin,Deirbhle and her extended family

Yvonne and seamus
1 month ago

Words can’t describe what ye have gone through.
May Josephine and Tony be dancing with the angels xx

Geraldine Gallagher Padden
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the McDonagh and Cleary family on the sad passing of Josephine.
May her soul rest in peace,

Breda Holleran
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Josephine’s family. It was a pleasure to work with her in St. Angela’s, a lovely lady.
RIP Josephine 🙏

Liz Cleary and Family
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to all of Josephine’s family. She was my teacher in 4th class. She was a very kind and understanding teacher. May she rest in peace

Ellen Ginty Dooriel Ballycroy
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy is extended to the Cleary and and Mc Donagh Families and extended members on the sad passing of Josephine God Rest her kind Soul

Peter and Maureen Munnelly,Rathbane, Crossmolina.
1 month ago

We extend our deepest sympathy to the McDonagh and Cleary family on the death of Josephine , We often met Josephine in Castlebar over the years , and knew her through the schools handwriting competitions , A lovely person. May she rest in in the peace of heaven with her husband Tony .

Jv & margaret Slater
1 month ago

Our Deepest sympathy to the Mc Donagh family on the death of Josephine, may she rest in peace

Noel & Ann Hegarty Dooleeg, Crossmolina.
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Mc Donagh and Cleary families on the death of Josephine may she Rip

Austin & Teresa Quinn
1 month ago

Our condolences to the McDonagh and Cleary families on the sad passing of Josephine .May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary Cafferkey- McNea ( Tallagh and Mulranny)
1 month ago

So very sorry to hear this sad news. I did my first two weeks teaching-practice in Josephine’s classroom back in the seventies. I never forgot how welcoming and supportive she was and what a kind and inspirational teacher she was. Condolences to all her family, relations and friends. Leaba I measc na naomh go raibh aici.

Padraic & Patricia Syron
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cleary & Mc Donagh family on your sad loss. Josephine taught me in Keenagh national school many moons ago. A lovely teacher very gentle with a lovely smile. May she rest in peace

Sandra (Denning) Loftus, Manulla, Castlebar
1 month ago

Sending my heartfelt condolences to Derbhile, Evin and Riley on the passing of your lovely Mam and Granny…. Mrs McDonagh was one of my favourite teachers… kind, gentle and ever patient, she was always so warm and generous with her time… Thinking of You and all who loved her at this difficult time… May your happy memories together sustain you in the days ahead. May Mrs McDonagh rest easy now in eternal peace.

Tom and Christina Hanahoe
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Josephine’s family the cleary and Mcdonagh families on the sad passing of Josephine now reunited with her beloved Tony, lovely memories of them both on the dance floor a lovely couple may her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Harry Barrett
1 month ago

My deepest sympathies to Evin, Derbhile and all the McDonagh and Cleary families on Josephine’s passing. A wonderful educator, she has left a great teaching legacy in Castlebar.
May she rest in peace.

Joyce family Mountgordon Castlebar’
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy.to the mc Donagh family on the sad passing of your mom such a kind and wonderful Teacher Rip’

Mattie & Peggy Naughton, Ballyloughan
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the McDonagh and Cleary families on the sad passing of Josephine. May she rest in peace.

Denis & Roisin O’Boyle, Claremorris
1 month ago

Our sincere sympathy to Evin, Derbhile and to the McDonagh and Cleary families on the death of Josephine. She was such a wonderful lady and gave unselfishly of her time and expertise as Chairperson of Mayo Education Centre Management Committee. May she rest in peace.

Phil Sullivan. London
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the McDonagh and Cleary families on the sad passing of Josephine May her gentle soul rest in heavenly peace

Christy & Kathleen McGinty, Dooriel, Ballycroy
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cleary & McDonagh family’s on the sad passing of Josephine. May Her soul Rest in Peace.

Patricia & Gerry Carney, Derrycoosh
1 month ago

Sincere sympathies to Evin, Derbhile and all the McDonagh and Cleary families on your sad loss. Josephine was such a kind, thoughtful and wonderful lady. Rest in heavenly peace dear Josephine, you are reunited with Tony again to waltz around with the angels.

Audrey Burke
1 month ago

My sincerest sympathy to Derbhile and all the Mc Donagh family on the death of your mother, Josephine. A lovely lady. May she rest in peace.

Caroline King Curragh
1 month ago

Heartfelt condolences to Derbhile, Evin and all the family. Josephine was always so kind, and her words of wisdom will always be remembered. Rest in peace Josephine now reunited with Tony.

Mc Cormack Family London & USA
1 month ago

Heartfelt condolences to the Cleary & Mc Donagh families at this incredibly sad time.
Remembering you in our thoughts and prayers.

May Josephine’s gentle soul rest in heavenly peace, Amen

Michael & Ann Murray Castlebar
1 month ago

Deepest Sympathy to Josephine’s family on her passing. May She Rest in Peace.

Ena Denning and family rathbawn
1 month ago

Sincere condolences 🙏 to all the family and extended family on the passing of Josephine a fabulous teacher kind and caring may she rest in peace 🙏.

Michael and Nora Hoban Westport Road .
1 month ago

So sad to hear of Josephine’s death .
Our deepest sympathy to her wonderful family — Derbhile and Evin .Sympathies to all the Cleary and
Mc Donagh families. Josephine was a wonderful teacher . gentle and kind She also was an excellent Bridge player. May her sweet and gentle soul rest in eternal peace with her husband Tony .🙏🙏

Mary Galvin
1 month ago

My sincere sympathy to Derbhile, Evin and all the Cleary and McDonagh families at this sad time. I was so blessed to have Josephine teach me for 4th class…such a lovely lady, and a wonderful educator, we all loved her. Later, she was wonderfully supportive and encouraging to me as a student teacher & a newly qualified teacher. May Josephine rest in peace with her lovely husband Tony, and may you all be sustained by memories of a lady whose life was well-lived.

The Finn family, creggane, Ballycroy
1 month ago

Our deepest condolences to josephines family and all the cleary and Mcdonagh families on her very sad passing, our thoughts and prayers with you all at this difficult time, may Josephine rest in peace.

Mary Tuohy
1 month ago

I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. McDonagh-a stellar teacher. I will always remember how kind and fair she was. She had the most amazing smile and always seemed so happy, which made her classroom such a warm and welcoming place to be.
My heartfelt condolences to her family and to everyone whose life she touched. She made such a lasting difference in the lives of so many children, including mine, and she will always be remembered with great fondness and gratitude.

Tom Maughan
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy o the Mc Donagh family on the death of Josephine. I knew her as a teacher at INTO functions. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Micheal and Kathleen Durkan. Castlebar.
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Evin. Derbhile and the McDonnagh family on the death of Josephine we have fond memories of Josephine we were friends for a long time . May her soul rest in peace.

Padraic and Mary Finnerty Newport
1 month ago

Condolences to Evin Tania and Riley and to Derbhile and Nicolas and to the Cleary and Mc Donagh families at this sad time.
May Josephine find peace and happiness once more with her beloved Tony who went ahead to heaven so recently to prepare for her arrival. May God comfort you all. Apologies to Evin and Derbhile as we are unable to attend the funeral.

Adrian and Mary Gavin
1 month ago

Sincerest condolences to Josephine’s family. We have fond memories of her warm professional approach as a teacher. May her gentle soul rest peacefully.

The Kilbane Family Ballycroy
1 month ago

Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to The McDonagh& Cleary Families on the sad passing of Josephine.Thinking of you all at this difficult time.Josephine was a lovely lady & we hope you all take comfort in knowing she is reunited with her husband Tony again.May her gentle soul Rest in peace

Michael and Sally Corcoran
1 month ago

Condolences to Derbhile and Evin and the extended family on the passing of your Mam. May she rest in peace

TJ Carey & Family, Bangor
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to the McDonagh, Cleary and extended families on the passing of Josephine.
May her soul Rest in Peace

Marian and James Flannery
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Josephine family Evin and Derbhile her brothers Michael and Brendan extended family may she rest in peace

Mary Ellen and Michael Leneghan
1 month ago

Our sincere sympathy to the McDonagh and Cleary families on the passing of your dear Mom and sister. Happy memories of Josephine teaching in Shraghnamonragh National School. I can still remember her first day teaching there also her Volkswagen car! May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace together with her dear husband Tony. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Pat and Catherine Fitzgibbon . Castlebar
1 month ago

It is with sadness that We read of Josephine’s Passing deepest sympathy to you Evin and Derbhile and Riley .josephinewas awknderful teacher she taught one of our daughters and she spoke ofher kindness and patience , yshe loved going to school when she was in her class in St Angela’s NS , Thank you for giving her that very positive experience in her young life . Rest in peace Josephine Teaching is a difficult job . Rest in pease Josephine ,with your husband Tony ,

Charles & Ann Healy. Belmullet
1 month ago

Sincere Sympathy to Josephine’s Son, Daughter, Granddaughter, Brothers, extended Cleary & McDonagh Families on your sad bereavement,
Always a lady,
May her kind & gentle soul rest in peace

John and Nora King Castlebar
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Evin,Derbhile and all the McDonagh and Cleary Family on the sad passing of Josephine. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Joe& Mary Earley Belmullet
1 month ago

Sympathies to the McDonagh and Cleary families on the loss of Josephine. May she rest in peace.

Sr Bridget Lyons
1 month ago

I offer ny sympathy to the Cleary and and Mc Donagh families on the death of Josephine. I met Josephine and was a close friend of her sister Mary Brigid at Mount St Michael’s school Claremoorris .Mary Brigid
Both of us entered the Sisters of Mercy convent in Yorkshire my thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time.

Ita Munnelly Rathbawn Drive
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Josephine family May her gentle soul rest in peace

Helen ODonnell
1 month ago

With sincere sympathy to her daughters and extended family on the death of your mum rip
She was van excellent teacher
May she rest in eternal peace and happiness

Carolyn Moran Mc Donagh,Barnacarroll, Claremorris
1 month ago

My sincere condolences to the Mc Donagh and Cleary family on the passing of Josephine. She taught me in 4th class and she was the nicest teacher I ever had,so kind,gentle and caring,an absolute lady. May her gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.

Liz and Liam O Malley
1 month ago

Our sincere sympathies to the Carey and mcDonagh families on the passing of Josephine. She taught me ( Liam) in Keenagh national school and I will always remember her kindness. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Tommy and Bea Gallagher, Castlebar/Keenagh
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to the McDonagh and Cleary famiies on the passing of Josephine
May she Rest In Peace

Nora and Noel Masterson Ballina
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cleary and McDonagh family on the death of Josephine, may she rest in peace.

James and Celia Doherty Gortmellia
1 month ago

Deepest Sympathy to the McDonagh and Cleary families on the death of Josephine ..May her soul rest in peace

Patricia and Martin Kelly Coolcronan, Foxford
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to her son Evin her daughter Derbhile and all the extended McDonagh and Cleary families on the passing of Josephine. United with Tony to dance in heaven. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Thomas and Anne Connor
1 month ago

Sincere Sympathy

Frank and mary gannon rocklands castlebar
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to evin & derbhile on ur mums passing may she rest in peace 🙏

Kathleen McHugh & Family, Ballycroy
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to the McDonagh and Cleary families on the passing of Joesphine. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Maureen Bourke nee O’Malley & Family, Kilglass
1 month ago

Sincerest sympathies to Derbhile, Evin, Brendan, Micheal, and all the McDonagh and Cleary families on the untimely passing of Josephine, May she Rest In Peace

The McAndrew family Bradford
1 month ago

Sincere condolences on your sad loss may she rest in peace

The Fallon Family, Claggan
1 month ago

Our deepest condolences on the passing of Josephine RIP .
Ar she’s Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Maura McNulty Carne Belmullet
1 month ago

Sincere Sympathies to Josephines Family & extended Family & Friends on her passing
Josephine was a lovely lady.
May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace with her beloved husband Tony

Helen & Shane Rice Milebush
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Derbhile & Evin on the passing or your Mam . Such a beautiful person inside and out. I hold fond memories of her growing up in Ballycroy and whilst living nearby us here in Castlebar over the years. Thinking of all the McDonagh & Cleary families at this difficult time. May she rest in peace reunited with the her husband Tony.

Mary Conway-Coady
1 month ago

Sincere sympathies to Evin and Deirbhle on the passing of their Mother Josephine, and to all the extended families.
May Josephine rest in Peace.

Hanoria and Sean Hough,
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Josephine’s family on the passing of your dear Mum and sister so soon after your Dad. They are reunited now. May they rest in peace.

Tony, Margaret Conway and family Gorthbrack and London
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family. Josephine was such a caring person she taught me in shraghnamondra national school a long time ago may her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Sean McHugh Ballycroy London
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Clearly family on the sad passing of Josephine.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Marian and Jim Staunton
1 month ago

To Derville Evin and all Josephine’s family and extended family we are so sorry to hear of Josephine’s death and so soon after Tony. We have many beautiful memories of our dancing times tog. It feels like they are together again dancing “their old time waltz” into the next realm. May your own memories of the love they shared and their togetherness bring you comfort during this sad time
Love Marian and Jim

Liam Kathleen cafferkey Newmarket
1 month ago

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

Carmel Gibbons
1 month ago

Deepest Sympathy to all the McDonagh family on the passing of your Mum Josephine RIP. Have lovely memories of Josephine playing squash in Castlebar. Josephine was a real lady. Rest in peace Josephine.

Nellie Cafferkey.
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to all Josephine’s family & the Cleary family on the sad passing of Josephine. May she rest in peace.

Matt & Margaret Costello
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to all Josephine’s family & the Cleary family on the sad passing of Josephine. May she rest in peace.

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