Margaret Bourke née Gallagher

Margaret-Bourke

Curragh, Castlebar, Co. Mayo and formerly of Fahy, Westport (6th May 2025) – peacefully, surrounded by those who loved her dearly, after a short illness, fought with dignity and courage.

Predeceased by her beloved husband John and her brothers Michael-Thomas, Josie and Padraig.

She will be forever loved and sadly missed by her heartbroken children Tom, John, Carmel, Breda, Miriam and Sorcha, her adored grandchildren, Sara, John, Jack, Aoibhinn and Roisin, sister Breege (Costello, Ballinrobe) and Mary (Cordall, UK), sons-in-law Bosco (Mullarkey), Allan (Hose) and Michael (Cusack), nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, extended family, wonderful neighbours and friends.

May her gentle Soul rest in peace.

Margaret will repose in Coady’s Funeral Home, Castlebar, F23 XY63 on Thursday (8th May) from 5pm with removal at 7pm to her residence, Curragh, Castlebar.

Removal from her residence on Friday morning at 10.15a.m for Requiem Mass at 11.30a.m in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar.

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

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

Family flowers only.

Donations if desired to the Palliative Care Team, Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar or Mayo Hospice Castlebar

https://www.hospice.ie/donation/donate-online/

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: May 6th, 2025

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Anne and Pat Mclaughlin
1 month ago

Our deepest condolences to Margaret’s family and to Tom and Ann Vera on Margaret’s death, a lovely lady and both herself and John were great neighbours, Rest In Peace.

Josie Philbin Ballinrobe
2 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to Breege and the extended Bourke and Gallagher Families on the Passing of your Sister Margaret
May She Rest in Peace
Josie and family

Una Jordan (Foroige)
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Breda and all of the family on the sad loss of your dear mother, Margaret. May she rest in peace.

Karen Dufficy
2 months ago

Sincere & heartfelt condolences to Sorcha and Miriam and all of the Bourke family on the sad passing of Margaret. Thinking of you at this very sad time. May Margaret Rest in peace

Vera O Donnell,Gurteen,Fahy.
2 months ago

Sincere Condolences to all of Margaret’s family on the sad news of her passing.
Sorry I was unable to attend her funeral,may she rest in peace

Chris and Msureen O’Hara.sincere
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Breege and the Burke and Gallagher family on the sad passing of Mags a lovely lady. RIP. 🙏

The Staff of Ryders Pharmacy, Ballinrobe
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Breege & the Bourke & Gallagher Families on the passing of Margaret.
RIP

Gerry & Maureen Daly Rosbeg Westport
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Bourke family on the sad passing of Margaret.
May she Rest in Peace.

Ann & Pat Graven & family
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Bourke and Gallagher families on the passing of Margaret. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Ann & Pat Graven & family, Islandeay
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Bourke and Gallagher families on the passing of Margaret. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Eileen and Padraic Corrigan
2 months ago

Sincere condolences to Miriam, Breda, Tom, John, Carmel ,Sorcha and extended family on the death of your beloved mother. Sorry we were not able to be there in person. May Margaret’s soul rest in peace.

John and Geraldine Hyland
2 months ago

So sorry to hear of Mags passing. A lovely lady. Rest in peace Mags.

Mary & Sean Quinn Lisgowel Breaffy
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all Margarets family, may her gentle soul Rest in peace 🙏🏻😥

Pauline Dolan.
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Bourke family on the passing of Margaret may she rest in peace.

Mary scahill
2 months ago

Sympathy and condolences to the bourke family and extended family on the passing of Margaret may God help u all through these tough days ahead

Tom, Josephine (Davitt) McEllin & family
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Bourke family on the sad passing of your mother Margaret. May her kind and gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Michael & Carmel Irwin
2 months ago

Sincere condolences to Breda, Carmel and all the Bourke family on the sad passing of your lovely Mam. May Margaret Rest in peace.

Mark & Katie Cadden
2 months ago

Our sincere condolences to Breda and all the Bourke family at this very difficult time for you all. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Alan Mulroy and staff londis castlebar
2 months ago

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

Anne Marie Gaughan (Don Racine)
2 months ago

Sincere condolences to Margaret’s family on your sad loss of a lovely lady, may she rest in peace.

Therese Durcan & Walter Donoghue
2 months ago

Sincere condolences to Breda, Miriam and all the Bourke family on the passing of your mother. May she rest in peace.

Michael & Mary Mulhern. Glenhest.
2 months ago

Sincere sympathies to Sorcha, Michael and all the Bourke family on the sad passing of your Mum Margaret. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

John & Margaret Lawless Kilmeena
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Bourke and Gallagher families on the sad passing of Margaret. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Peter & Kay McGrath Islandeady.
2 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the Bourke family on the sad passing of your dear mother Margaret, also to her sisters and extended Bourke and Gallagher families, she was a lovely lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael and Kathleen McDonagh Errew Castlebar
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Bourke family and extended family on the passing of Margaret. May her soul rest in peace.

Noel & Mary Barrett
2 months ago

Sincere condolences Breda, the Bourke family & extended family on the passing of Margaret. May she rest in peace.

Laura Sheridan Breaffy
2 months ago

My deepest sympathy to all the Bourke and Gallagher families on the sad passing of Margaret she was a lovely lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Brian and Helen Scahill & family
2 months ago

Deepest condolences to all the Bourke and Gallagher families, extended relatives and friends on the passing of Margaret.
May her gentle soul have peaceful rest.

Langan Family, Davitt’s Tce.
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Bourke & Gallagher families on the death of Margaret.
May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

James’s & Eileen Bourke clogher
2 months ago

Sincere condolences to all the Bourke & Gallagher families on the sad passing of Margaret, RIP

Michael & Mary O Boyle, Islandeady
2 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to Margaret’s family, her sisters Mary and Breege ,extended Bourke and Gallagher families on the sad passing of Margaret,May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Family of the Late Margaret O Malley Crott-Mountain, Westport
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Sorcha and all her Family on the passing of their dear mother. May she rest in Heavenly peace with her loved ones gone before her.

Patrick Sweeney & family
2 months ago

Sincere sympathies to the Bourke and Gallagher families on the sad passing of Margaret. May her gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.

Paddy and Eileen McGrath, Turlough.
2 months ago

Our sincere sympathy to Sorcha and all the Bourke family on the sad passing of your dear Mum. May she Rest In Peace with all her loved ones gone before her. We know all the family will miss her so much.

Mairead and John Bourke
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Breda, Sorcha, Carmel, Miriam, John and Tom , I know you will all miss your mum greatly, may she rest in peace.

Tom & Mary Tiernan, Ballinrobe
2 months ago

Condolences to all those bereaved by the sad passing of Margaret. May Margaret now Rest in Heavenly Peace with all those dear to her who have gone ahead. 🙏

Michael, Paddy and Bernie Thomas, Errew ,Castlebar.
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all Margaret’s children ,grandchildren ,sisters , sons in law ,sisters in law , brothers in law nieces , nephews and extended Bourke and Gallagher families, may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Maura & Owen O Malley Lecanvey
2 months ago

Sincerest sympathies Breege, and to the Burke and Gallagher families on Margaret’s passing. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Monica Galvin nee Ellicott
2 months ago

My sincere condolences to carmel, Miriam, Breda and all the extended family. May her gentle soul Rest in peace

AL McDonnell
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Bourke family on the sad passing of Margaret.
May she Rest in Peace.

Kevin & Ann , Kevin Anthony & Deirbhle Garvin .Carrowtighe
2 months ago

We extend our deepest condolences to John and the extended Bourke family on your Mums sad passing. May she rest in eternal peace .

Timothy & Della (Dolan) O Boyle Aughagower
2 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Bourke & Gallagher Families on the death of Margaret. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Joe and Mary Madden, Kilmeena,
2 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to Margaret’s family, her sisters Mary and Breege ,extended Bourke and Gallagher families on the sad passing of Margaret,May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Michael and Margaret O’Connor ballinrobe
2 months ago

Condolences to the Bourke & Gallagher Families on the death of Margaret, may she rest in peace 🙏

Padraic & Josephine Dolan Errew Castlebar
2 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to Tom,John ,Carmel,Breda,Maria & Sorcha & Brother -In -Law Tom Bourke & Family & extended Bourke & Gallagher Families on the death of Margaret. Margaret was a pure Lady alway nice to met.May Margaret gentle soul rest in peace.

Tom and Sharon Moran Newport
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family on the passing of Margaret may she rest in peace

Mel and Mary Kenny, Westport.
2 months ago

Our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother Margaret,a lovely kind lady who I got to know through working with your late father in Eircom.May her gentle soul rest in peace,R.I.P.

Mary ( nee Thomas) & John Cunningham, Belcarra
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Carmel, Breda, Miriam, Sorcha, John & Tom, her Sisters, grandchildren and Tom & Anna Vera Bourke, extended Bourke & Gallagher families on the death of Margaret. Your mum was a lovely , elegant woman. We pray she is now reunited with John and all those she loved, in Heaven this day❤️ Go dtuga Dia solas na bhflaitheas da h-anam dilis🙏

Mary and Jimmie McHugh & family
2 months ago

Sending our condolences to Tom, John, Carmel, Breda, Miriam, Sorcha and all the Bourke and Gallagher families on the sad passing of Margaret. She was always welcoming, kind and caring. May her gentle Soul rest in peace.

Sean Langan Margaret Jennings Aughagower
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Breege and all the Bourke & Gallagher family’s on the death of Margaret she was a beautiful lady may her gentle soul rest in peace our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Joanne King Drummond Killarney
2 months ago

Sincere condolences to all the family on the passing of your lovely Mum Margaret . Always a pleasure to meet when home. Rest in peace reunited with J.J.

John and Nora King Hollyhill
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Bourke Family on the sad passing of your mother Margaret.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael & Bernadette Naughton
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Tom, John, Carmel, Breda, Miriam, Sorcha and all the Bourke and Gallagher families on the sad passing of Margaret. May her gentle Soul rest in peace.

Padraic Marion Prendergast Clogher
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all of Margaret’s family on the sad passing of your Mum & grandmother & extended Bourke & Gallagher families .
May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Hugh & Noreen Feehan, Kilmeena
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Margaret’s family also Mary and Breege on the death of Margaret. May she Rest in Peace.

Ted Conway Sion Hill Castlebar
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to John and his brother and sisters on the passing of ur mother. 🙏 RIP…..

Marie & Frank Mc Caffrey, Westport
2 months ago

Sincere condolences to all the family on the death of your Mum, a lady,
God rest her gentle soul. I knew your Mum. Dad and their lovely children a long time ago.

Jack and Mary O’Brien, nee Keane, Tourmakeady.
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Bourke and Gallagher families, May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Michael & Carmel Sheridan Castlebar
2 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to Bourke and Gallagher families on passing of Margaret RIP 🙏

Tom & Cora Walsh
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy on the passing of your mother
May she rest in peace

Noel Brett
2 months ago

Condolences to Tom, John, Carmel, Breda, Miriam and Sorcha on the death of your mum. May she rest in peace.

Stephen & Ann Sweeney.
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to The Bourke Family, The Gallagher Family & Extended Families on the passing of Margaret .May Margaret Rest In Peace.

John Joe Geraghty
2 months ago

Sincere sympathies to Margaret’s family.

Netta Neill, Turlough.
2 months ago

Heartfelt sympathy to all the family of Margaret also the extended family, Margaret was a lovely lady, always smiling.. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

Michael & Carmel Burke
2 months ago

Our deepest sympathies to the family & extended families on the loss of Margaret .may her gentle soul rest in peace.

John Joe Goggins & Patricia Reilly
2 months ago

Our Sincere Condolences to the Bourke and Gallagher families on the sad loss of Margaret.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
May Margaret Rest in Heavenly Peace.

Seamus &Mary Heneghan.
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Burke and Gallagher family extended family on the sad passing of margaret.may her soul rest in peace.

Sheila Healy & family Castlebar.
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Margaret’s family and extended family on the sad passing of their Mam may she rest in peace, a lovely lady.

Maureen Cunningham
2 months ago

Breege and Mary. I was so sorry to hear of Margaret’s passing. She will be truly missed. Love Maureen

Margaret & Paddy Burke Straide
2 months ago

It is with sadness we hear of the passing of Margaret. To you Sorcha, to the Bourke family, to the extended family and friends …we offer you all our deepest sympathy at such sad time.
May Margaret’s gentle soul rest in eternal peace

Pat & bernie king; viewpoint castlebar
2 months ago

Sincere condolences to all the family on the sad passing of your mother Margaret, may her gentle soul Rest in peace

John Haugh & family, Saleen
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Bourke family on the death of Margaret. May she rest in peace.

John and Maureen Cusack
2 months ago

sincere sympathy to Sorcha Michael and all the Bourke and gallagher families at this sad time. May Margaret’s soul rest in peace.

Margaret Linnane. Islandeady
2 months ago

My deepest sympathy to Sorcha your sisters & brothers on the great loss of your dear mother .May she rest in peace reunited with her beloved John .Thinking of you all at this sad time .Margaret

Tommy & Helen Horan Ballintubber
2 months ago

Our sincere condolences to the Burke family on the passing of Margaret. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

John&Elizaveth Beckett.Clogher.Westport
2 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Bourke &Gallgher families on the sad passing of Margaret,may she rest in peace

Bennie Macken Doorath Kilmaine
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy Breege and family on the passing of your sister. May she rest in peace.

The lyons family ballybourke
2 months ago

Our sympathy to the bourke family on the death of Margaret May she rest in peace

Jane McDonnell
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Bourke family on the passing of your dear mum Margaret. May she rest in eternal peace.

Martin and Agnes Larkin, Clogher
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Bourke and Gallagher families on the death of Margaret. May she rest in peace.

Frank and Rosaleen Moore.
2 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to the Bourke and Gallagher families.

Ita Munnelly Rathbawn
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Bourke family at this sad time May her gentle soul rest in peace

Christy Cawley And Family Knockrooskey Aughagower Westport
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Bourke Family On The Death Of Margaret
May She Rest In Peace 🙏

Jack and Maisie Loftus Marian Row Castlebar
2 months ago

Sympathy to the family on the death of Margaret who I have known for years especially her husband John and all the family, relatives and friends for she was such a lovely lady,and will be missed by many.

Anne Ludden and Family Rahins.
2 months ago

Sincere condolences to The Bourke Family sons Daughters grandchildren sisters and sons in law on the sad loss of Margaret a lovely caring Lady may she rest in peace with John and all gone before her .🙏🙏🙏

John O Malley Carraholly
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Bourke and Gallagher family on the passing of Margaret. May she rest in peace

EUGENE & ANN KEANE FAHY WESTPORT
2 months ago

OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY TO THE BURKE & GALLAGHER FAMILY ON THE SAD PASSING OF MARGARET, MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE 🙏

Kitty and ann marie whyte
2 months ago

Our deepest condolences Tom, John, Carmel,Breda,Miriam and Sorcha. We will miss Margaret so much, it has been a privilege over the many years of having our lovely chats. A true gentle lady. May She RIP. 🙏

Stephen Ludden
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to John and Tom and all the Burke family on the loss of yer mum Margaret a lovely lady may she rest in peace .

Bridie,geraghty mullaghroe north
2 months ago

Condolences to all the Burke family on the sad passing of margaret a beautiful lady.may her soul rest in peace.

Maureen Cunningham
2 months ago

Dear Tom, John, Carmel, Breda, Miriam and Sorcha. Deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of your Mom. Margaret always had such a warm and genuine welcome when we visited Ireland. She will be truly missed. We are all thinking of you during this sad time. Love, Maureen, and all of the Cleveland Gallagher’s

Séamus & Chris O’Brien & Family
2 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to Breda and extended Bourke & Gallagher families on the sad passing of your Lovely Mam, she was a lovely lady.
May she rest in eternal peace 🙏

Robert & Dolores Coyne
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Bourke and Gallagher families on the sad passing of Margaret. May she Rest in Peace.

Brendan&Kathryn Cawley Westport
2 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Bourke and Gallagher families,may her gentle soul rest in peace

Deirdre Garvin
2 months ago

Deepest sympathies to you all on the passing of Margaret. She was a lovely lady and you will miss her dearly. May she rest in peace.

Damien King castlebar and westport
2 months ago

So sorry to hear the passing of Margaret, she was a lovely lady, may she rest in peace.

Kathleen and Josephine Neary leitir islandeady
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Bourke and Gallagher family on the passing of Margaret may she rest in peace

Ann, Joe & Seamus Bourke, Clooncundra
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Bourke family on the passing of Margaret RIP. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Willie and Chris Kelly ballintleva clogher Westport
2 months ago

Our deepest condolence to the Bourke and Gallagher families on the passing of Margaret may she rest in peace

Marie Rance
2 months ago

I offer my sincere sympathy to Margaret’s family. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Eileen Fahy(Gibbons)
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Margaret’s family, extended Gallagher and Bourke families. Margaret was lovely. May she rest in peace .

Kathleen & Ronan Pepper
2 months ago

Our sincere condolences to the Bourke Family on the passing of Margaret. She was a pure and gentle lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. May her soul rest in peace.

Aidan & Mary Brett & the Brett family
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Bourke family

Bridget & Jack Moran
2 months ago

Tom,John,Carmel,Breda,Miriam, and Sorcha
Jack and I send our deepest condolences on the passing of your mom. She was a lovely person and will be greatly missed.
Love,
Bridget & Jack

Noel ,Mairead Lavelle Ballyburke
2 months ago

So Sorry to hear of the Death of your Dear mother Margaret .What a kind and gentle person.Manys the good laugh I had with her when I meet her be it doing her shopping or coming from Mass.May Her Gentle soul Rest in Peace..R.I.P.

Dominic & Ann Mulchrone. Aughagowla.Fahy
2 months ago

Sorry to hear of Margarets passing. Sincere sympathy to the Gallagher & Bourke families. May Margaret rest in peace.

Margaret/Kevin Heraty Curragh.
2 months ago

Our sincere condolences to Breda, John, Carmel, Tom, Miriam , Sorcha and to the extended family on the death of Margaret. May she rest in peace.

Thomas & Teresa Walsh Belcarra
2 months ago

Sincere
Condolences to the Bourke family on the death of Margaret. May she rest in peace

Maura Kelly, Gortnaclasser, Fahy.
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Bourke and Gallagher Families on the passing of Margaret.

May her gentle Soul Rest In Peace 🙏

Stephen and Paula cloherty
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Bourke families and extended relatives on the passing of Margaret .May she rest in peace 🙏

Mary Feeney
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all Margaret’s family – a lovely lady who was very kind to my uncle and his wife when they lived in the Curragh. May she rest in peace.

Marie and Martin Davey and family
2 months ago

Very sorry to hear of Margaret’s passing. A lovely woman and a real lady. Condolences to all the family, friends and Grandchildren. RIP

Harry and Siobhán Barrett
2 months ago

Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to Breda, John, Carmel, Tom, Miriam , Sorcha and to the extended family on the death of Margaret. May she rest in peace.

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