Margot Durcan (née Farrell)

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The Oaks, Turlough Road, Castlebar and formerly of Market Square, Castlebar and  Ballina.

Margot passed peacefully,  in the exceptional care of  the staff of Cuan Chaitriona Nursing Home, Castlebar, in the presence of all her family on 4th October 2025.

Predeceased by her husband John, her mother Agnes Farrell (née McGowan, a native of Glenisland, Castlebar) and her father Joe Farrell (a native of  Castleblaney, Co. Monaghan).

Margot will be sadly missed by her loving daughter Niamh and partner Jarlath, adored grandson Hugh, sister Marie (Castlebar), brothers Gerard, Joseph and Padraig, her best friend Nuala McCarthy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law; nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and many friends.

May she rest in peace.

Margot will repose in Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street,  Castlebar, F23 FD90 on Monday, 6th October from 5.30pm with prayers at  7.00pm.

Removal from Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home on Tuesday at 10.30am arriving at the Church of the Holy Rosary for Funeral Mass at 11.30am.

The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on www.churchtv.ie/castlebar and can be listened to in Castlebar on the Castlebar Parish Radio 105.3fm.

The funeral will  then proceed to Shannon Crematorium, arriving for Service at 4.00pm.

The Service can be viewed on www.shannoncrematorium.com.  (Password MDK2)

House private please.

Family flowers only please and donations if desired to “Bird Watch Ireland” c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors,  Thomas Street,  Castlebar.

Messages of sympathy for the family can be left on the condolence link below or you can write to the family c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street, Castlebar.

All enquiries to Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street,  Castlebar   0872648869   www.kilcoynefuneralhome.com

 

 

 

Published On: October 5th, 2025

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Marian Staunton
1 month ago

To Margot’s daughter Niamh, son-in-law Jarlath, grandson Hugh and very dear friend Nuala, I have just heard about Margot’s death. May her gentle soul rest in compassionate and loving peace.
May you all be comforted as you remember your special times and experiences tog, the fun times filled with laughter, the ordinary times, the loving and beautiful times, times of wonder and meaning. …
No doubt Margot’s soul will be shining bright
Marian

Betty Sheridan
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Niamh Jarlath sister Marie extended Durcan and Farrell families and friends
of Margot on her recent passing.
May she rest in peace.

Bonnie Niland Connolly Newtown St
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Niamh Nuala and all Margot’s family on her sad death. May she rest in peace.

Bernie Heavey Castlebar
1 month ago

Sincere sympathys Niamh on the passing of your mum. Thinking of you at this very sad time

Mary Quinn (Beanstalk)
1 month ago

Niamh I extend my deepest sympathy to you on the death of your Mam. Margot shone brightly and I hope you can find comfort and peace as you go forward without her by your side. May Margot now rest in peace.

John& Trina Commins
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Niamh and Jarlath and all the family on the sad passing of Margot. May Margot rest in peace.

Brid Earls & family
1 month ago

Our sincere condolences to the Durcan and Farrell families on the sad passing of Margot. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Anne Ludden Rahins.
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to The Farrell and Durcan families on the death of Margot a lovely lady my she rest in peace.

Austin & Teresa Quinn Castlebar
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to to the Durcan and Farrell families on the sad passing of Margot. May her gentle soul rest in peace.🙏

The Hughes Family Marian Crescent
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathies to the Farrell and the Durcan Families on the sad passing of Margot. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

James McNicholas
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to the family and friends on Margot’s passing. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.
In Iothlann Dé go gcastar sinn.

Tony Deffely
1 month ago

I’m so sorry to hear of the death of Margot. May she rest in rest in peace. I’m sorry to be away for the funeral. She had a beautiful smile and I loved to meet her. ‘ May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.’

Breda Hickey
1 month ago

My most sincere sympathy to the Durcan and Farrell families on the very sad passing of Margo. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Jill durcan, Altamont street, Westport
1 month ago

Sincerest condolences to Niamh and to the Farrell and Durcan families.Rip

Padraic Boland kiltimagh and Genfitt
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Niamh and Jarleth and all Duncan and Farrell Family and Relatives on the passing of Margot may she rest in peace

Tony & Monica Conway
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to the Durcan/Farrell Family on the passing of Margot. May she Rest in Peace.

Colette Mac Nally (O’Malley)
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Marie, Joseph, Padraic and Gerard and all the family on Margot’s death. May she rest in peace.

Rosaleen and Carmel Hughes.
1 month ago

Our sincere to Niamh and Jarleth, sister Marie, and brothers Gerard, Joseph, and Pádraig and to the Durcan and Farrell family, on the death of your beloved Margôt and to the extended families.
May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam uasal.

Gabrielle and Alf Maloney.Blackfort
1 month ago

We send our sincere sympathy to you Niamh and the Farrell and Durcan families on the death of Margot. May her soul rest in peace

Denis and Geg Gilligan
1 month ago

Our deepest condolences to the Durcan and Farrell families on the sad passing of Margo.RIP.

Maureen Kelly.
1 month ago

Deepest sympathies to Niamh and to the Durcan and Farrell families on the passing of Margot. May she rest in peace.

Cian Moore Kelly’s castle street castlebar
1 month ago

Deepest condolences to all family and friends, my sincere sympathy to you all. May she rest in Peace.

Neary Family, Blackfort
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Niamh, the Durcan and Farrell families on the death of Margot. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. May Margot’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Niall & Rose Malone
1 month ago

We offer our sincere condolences to Marie and all the Durcan and Farrell families on the sad passing of Margot. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael & Mary Bourke Garryduff Park
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to the extended Durcan & Farrell families on the sad passing of Margot such a lovely friendly lady RIP Margot

John Lavelle
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Niamh and to the Durcan and Farrell families on the sad passing of Margot. May she Rest in Peace

Norman & Marion Hyland
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Niamh + Jarlath on the sad passing of Margot and extended families, may she now rest in peace

Willie and Noreen Gibbons
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Durcan and Farrell families on the sad passing of Margot may her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Eileen and Tom Fitzgerald Partry
1 month ago

Deepest Sympathy to Niamh, Marie and family. Margot was such a lovely warm person. May she rest in peace

Jimmie & Bernie Murray, Windsor, Castlebar
1 month ago

Sincere and heartfelt sympathy to all the Durcan and Farrell families on the sad passing of Margot, may her kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace 🙏

Michael & Helen MacHale, Hollybrook House,Castlebar.
1 month ago

Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Margot.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

JOHN BROGAN BALLINA
1 month ago

SINCERE SYMPATHY TO PADRAIG AND THE FARRELL AND DURCAN FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME MAY MARGOT REST IN PEACE

Geoff & Kathleen Prendergast, Tullycommons, Castlebar
1 month ago

Sincerest sympathies on the passing of Margot.

May she rest in peace

Gerry tolster
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to the Durcan family and there extended family on the death of Margot, rest in peace

John and liz gilligan turlough
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the family on the passing of Margo, may she rest in peace

Michael Cunninghams & Anne
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Niamh and all the members of the Farrell and Duncan
Families on the death of Margo RIP.
She was a lovely friendly positive woman who always had a smile
for everyone

Marion McHugh Rowland. Barna Village/Galway.(Cappagh.Pontoon rd)
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to all the immediate & extended family on the passing of Margo. A lovely lady .May she rest peacefully . May Jesus comfort all who mourn her passing & fond memories sustain you & the love of each other. (Marion & family)

Dona Flynn
1 month ago

So sorry to hear of Margot’s passing. Sincere sympathy to Niamh, Maria, Gerard, Joseph, Padraig and extended Durcan and Farrell families. May Margot rest in peace. I’m sorry I will be unable to attend the funeral as I’m abroad at this time.

Ann Moran
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Niamh, Jarlath and Hugh, also to Marie and Nuala and all the Durkan and Farrell families on the passing of Margot. A beautiful soul! RIP Margot.

Michael and Ann Murray Castlebar
1 month ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Durcan and Farrell families on the passing of Margot. She was a lovely lady. May She Rest in peace.

Mairead and Tom Flanagan and family
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family may she rest in peace

Ronnie & Kathleen Flynn
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Niamh and extended Farrell and Durcan families.

Veina & Michael Brett
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Marie, the Farrell and Durcan families on Margot’s passing. May she rest in peace.

Eamon and Anne Walkin Ballina
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Durkin and Farrell families .I knew Margot many years ago in Ballina.

Phyl & Tony Durkan Castlebar
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Niamh, to the Farrell & Durcan families and her good friend Nuala on the death of our former neighbour Margot. She was always a pleasure to meet and would brighten one’s day with her infectious smile. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Eileen (King) Flannery
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Durcan and Farrell families on the sad passing of Margot. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Mary Callaghan (Madden)
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Niamh, Jarlath and Hugh. Marie and family, my heartfelt sympathy and to Nuala, her best friend , you are all in my thoughts. No doubt, Heaven has another angel. May she Rest in Peace

Maureen Geraghty. Castlebar
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Niamh, Nuala and all the Durcan and Farrell families on the passing of Margot. She was a lovely lady. Rest in peace

Violet and Ray Malanaphy
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Durcan andFarrell family on the sad passing of the Margot May her gentle soul rest in peace

Pat & Anna Fadden
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Niamh, Maria and the Durcan and Farrell families on the sad passing of Margot. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Rest in eternal peace Margot

Bernie Johnson – Castlebar
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Marie, Nuala and extended Family on Margot’s passing. may she rest in Peace.

Don. and Patsy Flannery
1 month ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Durcan and Farrell families on the sad passing of Margot R.i.P

Liam and Patricia Cannon
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Niamh and extended family on Margot passing. She was always nice and friendly. May she rest in peace.

Caroline Donohoe (Moran) Castlebar
1 month ago

Sympathy To All The Family On The Sad Passing Of Margot, She was a lovely lady remember her in the Chemist years ago,always smiling and very warm person to Deal with. Rip Margot

Johnny Mee and family
1 month ago

Sympathy to the Durcan and Farrell families on the death of Margot.

John ludden
1 month ago

To Niamh, Jarlath, Hugh, Nuala and Marie her brothers Gerard, Joseph and Padraig Margot was an incredible person, and her memory will live on through the lives she touched. My deepest sympathies.Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam

Tony & Mary McDonald, Cappagh Castlebar
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Niamh, Hugh and extended family on the passing of your Mum, and Grandmother , Margot. May she rest in peace.

Carmel & Maura Forde, Corrimbla South, Ballina (Formerly Marian Crescent)
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Padraig & the Farrell family, the Durcdan family & extended families, on the
sad loss of Margot. May she rest in peace

Tynan family, Tullycommons
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Niamh, to all the Farrell and Durcan families and to Nuala on the passing of our former neighbour, Margot. She was a kind and cheerful person, always a pleasure to meet and we’ll miss her greatly; may she rest in eternal peace.

Sean and Peggy Cadden
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to the Durcan and Farrell families on Margot’s death. may she rest in peace.

Jean Tuomey
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Marie and all the family and to her good friend Nuala on Margot’s death. We had such happy times years ago attending weekly Five Rhythms dance sessions in Westport . Rest in peace Margot.

Robert and Kathleen Stewart
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Durcan and Farrell families on the sad passing of Margot. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Michael & Carmel Irwin
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to the Durcan family on the sad passing of your lovely Mam. May Margot Rest in peace.

Bridget and John kenny . The oaks
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to all Margot’s family on her sad passing . She was a lovely friendly person . She will be sadly missed on her frequent walks. May her gentle soul rest in peace .

P & Mary McGoldrick, Ballina
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Padraig and all the family on the passing of Margot.
May she Rest in Peace.

Anne Tobin and family
1 month ago

Heartbroken to hear of the passing of this lovely lady
Thinking of you Niamh and Hugh
Nuala and Marie.
May Margot rest in peace 🙏
Anne x

Frankie & Noelle Cawley
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Padraig and Farrell family on the passing of your sister, Margot. May she rest in peace.

Donal and Ann Quinn.
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to the Durcan and Farrell families on the passing of Margot.May her soul rest in peace.Amen

Martin and Pamela Corcoran
1 month ago

So sorry to hear of Margot’s passing. Such a lovely lady. Sincere condolences to Niamh and Hugh. May she rest in peace.

Pat and Marian Halligan
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Niamh and Hugh on the sad passing of Margot. May she rest in peace.

Geraldine & Gerry Ward. The Oaks
1 month ago

So sad to hear of Margots passing. Sincere condolences to Niamh, all the family and her great friend Nuala. Margot was a lovely lady and a great neighbour. Rest peacefully Margot.

Ann & Pat Mohan, Turlough, Castlebar
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Niamh & Marie and the extended family on the very sad passing of Margot. A true lady with a beautiful smile.

John & Mary Kilcoyne Breaffy Castlebar
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Margot’s daughter Niamh and all the family and to her dear friend Nuala on your sad loss. Margot was a beautiful person who will be greatly missed. May her loving soul rest in eternal peace.

Tom Denning
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to the Durcan and Farrell families on the passing of Margot. May she rest in peace

Mary & Jerry Gillard
1 month ago

Our sincere condolences to the Farrell & Durcan family on the passing of Margo. Such a lovely.lady.
May she rest in peace.

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