Mary O’Neill (née Meeneghan)

(Retired N.T., Finney, Achill and Knockroon N.S.), late of Killamonagh, Caherlistrane, Co. Galway, 16^th April 2026, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Stella Maris Nursing Home, Cummer.

Pre-deceased recently by her husband Tom, her son Dr Michael John, her parents Michael and Catherine and her brothers Tommie and Padraic.

Sadly missed by her son Kevin, daughter Caitriona, daughters-in-law Colette and Nicole, son-in-law Liam, grandchildren Nicole, Ryan and Sean, sister Kathleen, sister-in-law Freddie, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Mary’s Kind and Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Reposing at Carey’s Funeral Home, Claran Road, Headford (H91 E6X9) on Sunday, 19^th April from 5pm with removal at 7pm to the Church of Mary Immaculate and St. Joseph, Caherlistrane (H91 E4X6).

Funeral Mass for Mary will take place on Monday, 20^th April at 12 noon, followed by burial in Donaghpatrick Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live on www.churchtv.ie/caherlistrane.

Book of condolences: If you would like to leave a message for the family, please use the condolence section below. The family would like to thank you for your sympathy and support at this sad time. They would also like to thank all the staff of Stella Maris Nursing home for the exceptional care and attention they have given to Mary.

Published On: April 18^th, 2026

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Bridie and Tommy prendergast Tourmakeady

4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Kevin Colette and family and extended families on the passing of Mary, you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Hugh and Margie mctigue Cloonee,

4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Kevin , Colette, grandchildren, Cathriona and the extended O’Neill family on the sad passing of Mary, may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary T McNulty, The Valley, Achill

4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary’s family. She was a really wonderful lady and teacher. I still think of her fondly.

Padraic and Pauline Heraty Moate Ayle Westport

4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. May she Rest in Peace.

Genevieve Grealis, Dooniver Achill

4 weeks ago

My condolences to all Mary’s family on her passing.
An excellent kind & caring teacher & a lovely lady, making happy memories for children in the Valley N.School Achill.
Rest in peace Mary.

Maureen Cusack (Gallagher)

4 weeks ago

Such a lovely lady and great teacher. Taught in the Valley for a number of years.
Condolences to her family.

Peadar Paul McHugh

4 weeks ago

Mary Meeneghan taught me in The Valley national school in late 50s early 60s. What a great lady and wonderful teacher.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Frankie McHugh Achill/Galway

4 weeks ago

Condolences to Mary’s family, relatives and friends. I was one of her pupils in the Valley NS Achill way back in the day. My memories are of an excellent teacher, and a very kind lady. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Sarah Mckirdy

4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Kevin and all the O’Neill family on the sad passing of Mary. May she RIP

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