Mary Durkin nee McDonnell

DURKIN-2

Glosh, Carracastle, Co. Mayo and late of Palmfield, Carracastle – January 20th, 2026 – peacefully in her 96th year in the tender loving care of her family.

Predeceased by her husband Martin, brothers Haulie and Patrick, son-in-law Johnny and her parents Nora and Anthony.

She will be fondly remembered and always loved by her heartbroken family, her children Patrick, Martina, Anthony and Bernadine, her daughters-in-law Marie and Marie, son-in-law Joe, grandchildren Aoife, Garreth, Diarmud, Bryan, Conor, Tara, Fintan and Ronan, her great-grandson Páudíe, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and a large circle of friends.

May She Rest In Peace.

Mary will lie in repose in The Kilgarriff Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen, Thursday evening from 6.30 to conclude with evening prayer at 8 o’clock.

Removal from her daughter Bernadine’s home Friday at 12 noon to arrive to St. James’ Church, Carracastle for Mass of the Resurrection at 1 o’clock.

Burial afterwards in Carracastle Cemetery.

Marys Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Church webcam and this can be viewed by clicking HERE

Enquiries to Kilgarriff Funeral Directors, Ballaghaderreen 094 98 60069

Published On: January 21st, 2026

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Ted and Josephine Horkan.
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Patrick,Martina,Anthony and Bernadine,Marie,Joe,Marie and all extended Family Members.Mary was a lovely Lady and a great Neighbour.May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace with Martin and all gone before her.Thinking of all of you in our Prayers.🙏.

Jarlath Jordan Queen of Peace Nursing Home
2 weeks ago

Sincerest Sympathies And Condolences to you Martina and to all families, Relatives and Friends of the fondly cherished memories of Mary your Mother by all of us here at this nursing home. God bless you all.

Colm Quinn, Ballindine
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Bernadine, Joe & the extended Durkin family on the sad passing of your dear mother Mary. May she Rest In Peace

Rose Moriarty( nee Brennan) London
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Durkin and McDonnell Family. Mary was such a kind lady. May the Happy Memories you have of time spent together give you comfort in the years to come and remain in your heart’s forever. May Mary Rest In Peace.

Annie Kennedy
3 weeks ago

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. We have treasured memories of Mary – the welcome -the teapot – and table laden with food – so many more. Rest in peace – dear friend. Bownes Family USA

Marian and Mary Feeney, Carracastle
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Patrick, Martina, Anthony and Bernadine on the passing of your lovely mother, to extended family and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Jody and Bernadette Coyne Charlestown .
3 weeks ago

Wish to extend their deepest sympathy to the Durkin family on the sad passing of Mary . May she rest in peace .

Tommy calter
3 weeks ago

Sorry for your loss condolences to all the Durkan family, from all the Calter family. May Mary R.I.P.

Aine Davern & Family Corragoola Carracastle
3 weeks ago

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

Gerry Murray Charlestown
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Patrick and all the family on the passing of Mary. May she rest in peace. I am away and unable to attend the funeral.

Eileen Lavin Lavey Charlestown
3 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing my condolences to Patrick & the extended families May Mary rest in Peace

Maria Kearns. Convent Road. Ballaghaderreen.
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to Patrick and all the Durkin family on the sad passing of your mum.
Mary was a lovely friendly lady who always had a word for everyone and a lovely smile.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
May Mary rest in eternal peace.

Christine Hughes
3 weeks ago

To The Durkin family
So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing
may her gentle soul rest in peace
Such a cherished lady to have Known.
May the Lord comfort her family in their loss.

Fr. Gerry Davey, Coolaney, County Sligo
3 weeks ago

Condolences and prayers are with you all dear family and relatives of Mary at this very sad time for you all. A lovely, kind, and gentle lady. May Mary rest in the peace and light of Christ with all deceased loved ones.

jJohn & Bridie Finan – charlestown
3 weeks ago

sorry to hear of Mary’s Passing.
May She Rest in Peace

Agnieszka Kaczmarek-Wlodarczyk and family
3 weeks ago

Depest sympathy to the Durkin Family on your mother’s passing. It was pleasure to have know Mary.
May she Rest in Peace.

Noel Patricia Macken & family Killeen Ballindine
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to Bernadine,Joe, Tara ,Ronan and Fintan and extended Durkin family on the sad passing of your mum Mary , may she rest in peace 🙏

Frank and Maureen Tarpey Clooncouse
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Patrick and all the Durkin family on the sad passing of your mother,May she rest in peace

Eva(Quinn) and Peter Costello
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the family on the sad passing of your mum. May she rest peacefully.

Winnie Higgins, Currina.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to Patrick, Martina, Anthony, Bernadine, the extended Durkin and McDonnell families on the very sad passing of Mary. May Mary rest in peace.

Marie (Boland) Loughney
3 weeks ago

Sincerely sorry to my friend Bernadine, Mary Martina, Patrick, and Anthony to hear about the passing of your mom. She was a lovely kind and welcoming woman who to this day made the best soda bread I’ve ever had:)
May she Rest in Peace♥️

Bridie & Paddy Sheridan & family, Ballindine
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Bernadine and all the family on your mother’s passing, may she rest in peace.

Noel&Attracta Egan and Family Palmfield
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to the Durkin Family on the sad passing of your Mother Grandmother and Great Grandmother May she Rest in Peace

Ruth and John Connor. Barroe, Carracastle.
3 weeks ago

Condolences to all the family. May Mary rest in peace.

Ann and Michael Higgins
3 weeks ago

To the Durkin and Mc Donnell families. Our sincere sympathy to you all on Mary’s death. It was pleasure to have known her . May she Rest in Peace

Michael &Mary Lynskey (Murphy)
3 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of the sad passing of your dear mother Mary.Sincere sympathy to Patrick Martina Anthony&Bernadine and her grandchildren,grandchild and extended family.Mary was a lovely caring person..We have fond memories of Mary & Martin they were great neighbors.May Mary’s gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.🙏

Margaret Higgins Bolton.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to Patrick, Martina, Anthony, Bernadine, the extended Durkin and McDonnell families on the very sad passing of Mary. May Mary rest in peace.

Chris Duffy, Cranmore, Carracastle.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Durkin family on the sad passing of Mary. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Geraldine Horkan
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Patrick, Mary Martina, Anthony, Bernadine and the extended Durkin and Mc Donnell family .
Mary was a lovely lady, and a wonderful neighbour. So many lovely memories from our time in Glosh.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Hopkins Family Clooniron
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Patrick, Martina, Anthony, Bernadine and family on the sad passing of your Mum.
Mary was a lovely lady, May she rest in peace.

Johnny hunt
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Durkin family on the sad passing of Mary, rest in peace

Kathleen Coggeran Ballaghaderreen
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Durkin family and extended families on the passing of Mary. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace 🙏

Frank and the Davy family, Carracastle
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Durkin family on the sad passing of Mary. May She Rest in Peace

John and Muriel Costello
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to Bernadine Joe and family and the extended Durkin family on the sad passing of your mum Mary May she rest in peace🙏

Martin & Mary Griffin
3 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Durkin Family on the sad passing of Mary. May she Rest in Peace.

Geraldine O’Donnell.
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Durkin and Mc Donnell family, and extended families.

Julia Cooke Palmfield Carracastle
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Durkin and McDonnell families on the passing of dear Mary May she rest in peace.

Mary Westaway (née Regan) Craggagh, Carracastle.
3 weeks ago

Sending our sincere sympathy to Mary’s family. May she Rest In Peace.
I have fond memories of her. She was a lovely lady. Thinking of her family at this very sad time.
Mary, and the Regan family in England.

Rachel (Tarpey) Hunt
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Patrick,Martina,Anthony and Bernadine and all the extended family circle on the sad passing of your dear mother, God rest her gentle Soul🙏

Jimmy Tarpey.
3 weeks ago

My heartfelt sympathy to Patrick,Martina, Anthony, Bernadine and all the family circle on the sad passing of your mother, May her gentle Soul Rest in peace with the Angels🙏

Michael & Colette Cullen
3 weeks ago

Passing on our sincere sympathy to Mary’s family on her death, May she Rest in peace with the Lord. Amen.

Con & Phil Boyle ballyhaunis
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to you Bernardine and Family on the passing of your mum Mary. May she rest in peace

Patricia and Jimmy Garvey Horkan
3 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of the death of your lovely Mother Mary. She was a lovely woman. Sincere Sympthies to Patrick AnthonyMary Martina and all the extended Families.Love to all

Justina & Billy Lyons, Ballyhaunis.
3 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Bernadine,Joe &Family to All the Durkan and Mc Donnell families on the passing of Mary. May she rest in peace.So sorry I’m unable to make the Funeral.

Concepta Moran, Islandeady
3 weeks ago

My sincere condolences to Bernadine, Joe & all of the Durkin family on the loss of your mother & grandmother. May she RIP.

Siobhan and Michael Devine, Kiltimagh.
3 weeks ago

Heartfelt sympathies to you Bernadine, Joe and your extended families on the sad passing of your beloved Mam. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

May Mary now rest in peace.

Eamon & Frances Regan, Straide
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to you Patrick,Martina,Anthony,
Bernadine and all the family on the very sad loss of your Dear Mother Mary.

May she rest in peace.

James and Bernie Naughton and famliy
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Bernadine, Joe ,Tara ,Fintan and Ronan and all the extended Durkan family, may mary soul rip 🙏

Tom and Sadie Egan ballyhunis
3 weeks ago

Our deepest condolences to Bernadine and all the Durkin family on the passing of Mary, may her gentle soul Rip 🙏

Marie Devane
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of your beautiful mother. I was so sorry to hear this Bernadine.
May her memory be a blessing. RIP

Joe & Mary Collins, Carracastle
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Durkin families at this sad time. May Mary Rest in Peace.

Bernadette Reid O’Hara, Gurteen
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Patrick, Martina, Anthony, Bernadine and extended families on the death of Mary.
May she rest in Peace.

Sally and Pat Higgins
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies Bernadine to you and all the family on the death of your dear mother.
Suaimhneas síoraí dí.

Sean and Teresa Murphy
3 weeks ago

We are both so sorry to hear of Mary’s death. She was one beautiful neighbour inside and out and always ready to lend a helping hand in any way she could. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Sincere condolences to Pat, Mary Martina, Anthony, Bernerdine and all the extended Durkan and Mc Donnell families. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.

Rita Bownes
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Durkin family. Mary, of course, is now resting in peace – a gentle and kind woman with a loving heart and a sincere concern for anyone struggling with life’s issues. Fond memories of her go back to my Palmfield childhood, and since then we have maintained a friendship that I will treasure forever. Thank you dearest friend.

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