Michael Cunnane

Cunnane, Michael

Drum, Knock and formerly of Adrigoole, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo – passed away peacefully, in Mayo University hospital surrounded by his family, in his 76th year on the 20th of December 2025.

Predeceased by his parents John and Anne, his brothers Sean, Tom, Patrick and Brendan, sisters in law Josie and Teresa.

Deeply regretted by his brothers Joe, Ciaran and Eamon, his sisters Mary (Biesty) and Annemarie (Perry), his sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, his many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grand nephews, great grand nieces & great grand nephews relatives, neighbours and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Michael will repose at his residence in Knock (F12 V003) on Monday evening, December 22nd from 3 o’clock with removal at 8 o’clock to the Church of St. John The Baptist, Knock.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning at 10.30 followed by burial in Knock cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations to Croí or Palliative Care.

Michael’s funeral mass can be viewed live on https://www.knockshrine.ie/watch-live/.

Enquiries to Garry Murphy Funeral Director, Knock on 087-2730344.

Published On: December 21st, 2025

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Billy and Marion Dunne Kiltimagh
2 weeks ago

Sincerest sympathies to the Cunnane family and extended families. May Michael RIP.

Tommy Kilkenny
3 weeks ago

Condolences to Michaels brothers Joe, Ciarin and Eamon.
His nephews, nieces and extended family and friends.
May his soul Rest In Peace.

Vincent and Celia Jennings Knock
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cunnane family on the passing of Michael May His Soul Rest In Peace

David and Fiona Murphy
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Cunnane family on Michael’s passing, rest in peace Michael

Michael and Mary Carney and family Thornhill Kiltimagh
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cunnane family on the sad passing of Michael. Thinking and praying for you all at this sad time. RIP Michael 🙏

Joe Keane & family
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cunnane family on the passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Michael Carty London.
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to All The Cunnane Families on Michael’s Death. May He RIP.

Tommy & Josie Maloney
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Joe Ciaran Eamon Mary Annemarie & all the extended Cunnane Family on the sad passing of Michael. May Michaels gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Tina Coakley Kilkelly
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to all Michael’s family at this sad time. You are in my thoughts and prayers rest in peace Michael

Ray cunniffe
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cunnane family on the passing of Michael May he rest in peace

Tom and Molly McGann and Family
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Cunnane family on the passing of Michael May he Rest in Peace

Pat and Kathleen Donnelly. Ballina.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cunnane family on Michael’s passing. He was a lovely gentleman whom it was a pleasure to know. May his gentle soul rest in peace. 🙏

Mary Forde & family , Cloonfaughna, Knock
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cunnane families on the passing of Michael. May He Rest in Peace

Oliver Brennan claremorris
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cunnane family on the sad passing of Michael Rest In Peace .

Marian Campbell
3 weeks ago

Deep sympathy to all the Cunnane family on the death of dear Michael,we will miss his friendly presence in Shanvaghera Church. May Michael’s soul rest in peace.

Dick and Patricia Halligan
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to all the Cunnane families on the passing of Michael. May He Rest In Peace.

Siobhan lennon
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to all of Michael’s family and many friends that he was so kind and thoughtful to everywhere. May he rest in peace.

Anne Glavey and family. Kilkelly.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all of the Cunnane family on the passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Marie and Tommy Naughton
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cunnane family on the sad passing of Michael
May his gentle soul rest in peace..

Eugene and Ann Ivers.
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cunnane family on the death of Michael. He was a really nice fella. Mary he Rest in Piece

Philomena Cunnane New York and Rosebury Court Knock
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to all the Cunnane families on the death of Michael, a true friend.
May his soul rest in peace.

Nancy Shannon
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Cunnane Family on the passing of Michael. Rest in Peace.

Tony and Phil Smyth kilkelly
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cunnane Family on the passing of Michael May he rest in peace

Tina Kelly
3 weeks ago

Goodbye my wonderful patient friend Michael. Know you will console your family and all of us from your place on high in the company of those gone before you and your beloved Mother Mary, Our Lady of Knock.

Thomas campbell
3 weeks ago

Condonces on the death of michael.such a pure gentleman.i know that our dad always spoke very highly of michal.they were such good friends.we the campbell family shanvaghera wish too extend our deepest sympathies too all the cunnane family at this sad time.ye are in our prayers.may michael rest in peace amen.

Tom & Hazel Flatley
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Cunnane family on the sad passing of Michael. May he rest in peace

Monica Morley
3 weeks ago

Condolences to all the Cunnane family at this sad time for you. May Michael rest in peace. RIP.

Gordon O’Connor
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cunnane family on the sad passing of Michael,a lovely gentleman that will be missed by many,may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Tommy Jennings, Wingfield
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Cunnane family, may Michael RIP

Ann and Pat Burke. Ballyhaunis
3 weeks ago

Condolences to all the Cunnane family on the passing of Michael. May he Rest in Peace

Kevin Connor
3 weeks ago

Condolences to all the Cunnane family on the passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Margaret & Jarlath Cosgrove Irishtown
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Eamonn, Breege and the Cunnane family on the passing of Michael. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Mary & Jimmy Lavin Ballinrobe
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Cunnane family you are all in our thoughts and prayers rest in peace Michael

Thomas Malee
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolence to all the Cunnane Family on Michael’s passing, my school buddy RIP

Terence & Maureen Campbell, Shanaghmoyle.
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathies to the Cunnane family on the sad passing of Michael. He will be sadly missed in our community and especially at Mass in St. Anne’s in Shanvaghera. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Bernie Durkin
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cunnane family on the sad passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Ann Mulligan Kilkelly Co Mayo
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cunnane family on the passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

John Brady Griffiths Garage
3 weeks ago

Condolences to all the Cunnane family on the passing of Michael, may his soul rest in eternal peace,

Martin & Mary Finn
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Cunnane family on the sad passing of Michael who was a lovely gentleman. It was always a pleasure to meet Michael. May he rest in eternal peace.

John and Margaret Rattigan.
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Cunnane family on the death of Michael. May he Rest in Peace.

James and Laura Neary, Knock
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the Cunnane families on the sad passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

The Keeley Family, Derry, Knock
3 weeks ago

Our deepest condolences to the Cunnane family and their extended families on the sad loss of Michael. May he Rest in Peace

Willie & Anne Healy
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cunnane family on the passing of Michael
May he rest in peace

Tom and Mary Coleman
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cunnane family on the sad passing of Michael. He was a lovely caring gentleman and he will be missed in our local community. May he rest in eternal peace.
May he rest in eternal peace

Padraic and Helen Jennings Castlebar
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cunnane family on the passing of Michael,a true gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Ambrose O’Connell
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to the Cunnane & extended families on Michael’s passing may he rest in peace

Bernie and Mary Byrne Knock
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Cunnane families on the passing of Michael. May he rest in peace

Kenneth Dennedy
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cunnane family on Michael’s passing. May he rest in peace.

Norman @ Marion Hyland kiltimagh
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Cunnane family on the passing of Micheal may he now rest in peace

Tom & Pauline Flatley
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Cunnane family on the Sad passing of Michael, may his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Brian and Maud Finn
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cunnane family on the passing of Michael, may he rest in peace.

Conor & Caroline Macken Claremorris
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Cunnane family on the passing of
Michael. May he rest in peace.

Michael Macken Clogherbeg Claremorris
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Cunnane family on the passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Frank and Clare Lavan Kiltimagh
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cunnane family on the passing of Michael may he rest in peace

Dom and Helen Geraghty
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Joe, Ciaran, Eamon, Mary and Annemarie and all the extended Cunnane family on the very sad passing of Michael. A lovely, kind gentleman who will be sadly missed. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Stephen & Martina Gaughan
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cunnane family on the sad passing of Michael. May his gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Charlie and colette regan
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to Michael’s family on their huge loss. Michael was always lovely to meet and have a chat with, we will all miss him. God comfort you all xx

Pat and Deirdre O Brien, Cloonmore
3 weeks ago

sincere condolences to all of Michael’s family, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Padraic, John and Andy Flatley. London
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to the Cunnane family on the death of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Seamus Heneghan
3 weeks ago

I offer my condolences to the Cunnane family on the passing of Michael may he rest in peace

Keogh & cheaper family Kells Co W Meath
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to Eamonn and family on the sad passing of Michael.
Lovely memories of our chats in Co Longford.
You were a man with a big heart and are sure you will be sadly missed by your dear family and community of friends rest in peace.⚘️🕊🙏

Teresa Quinn Igoe
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Cunnane family on the death of Michael. It was a pleasure to meet him recently at the Breffy House reunion.. Rest in peace Michael.🙏🙏

Peg and Paddy Murtagh Lucan
3 weeks ago

To Joe Ciaran Eamon Mary Annemarie So sorry to hear of Michaels passing thinking of ye at this sad time May his gentle soul rest in peace

John and Annette O’Brien
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the cunnane family on the death of Michael. Rip.

Michael & Teresa Maloney Galway
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cunnane family and friends on the passing of Michael we had the pleasure of meeting Michael at the Breaffy House Reunion recently after such long time rest in peace Michael.

Bertie and Nuala Dennedy
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the members of the Cunnane family on the death of Michael. May his gentle soul rest in in peace.

Tony & Eileen Carney
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Joe, Mary,Kieran, Eamon,Annemarie and extended Cunnane families on death of Michael. May he rest in peace

Angela Kirrane
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Joe and all the Cunnane family on the sad passing of your beloved brother Michael RIP. A kind, sincere and prayerful man and a good friend and confidante. I’m am so sorry I will not be able to attend the funeral as I am away. May Michael rest in eternal peace.

Marty & Marie o Hora
3 weeks ago

Always the gentleman. Great company and friend .

Philomena Brett Rockfield
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Cunnane family on the sad passing of Michael. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Rita and Jarlath Conway
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all Michael’s family,neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.

Anthony and Mary Freeman kilkelly
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the cunnane family relations and friends and neighbours may Michael RIP

Karen Forkan & Family
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to all the Cunnane family on the passing of Michael, may he rest in eternal peace.

Kathleen and Andrew McHale, Lispatrick
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the Cunnane family on the death of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Sheila & Lynette Gill
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to the Cunnane & extended families on the passing of Michael thinking of you all may Michael rest in peace

Mary Vizard Curry Co.Sligo
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cunnane Family on the sad passing of Michael May he rest in Eternal Peace

Noreen Glavey & family
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cunnane family on your sad loss. May Michael Rest in Peace.

Gerry & Margaret Brady Barnacarroll
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cunnane family on the sad passing of Michael ..May he rest in eternal peace

John Mc Hugh
3 weeks ago

My sincere condolences to all the Cunnane family and extended families on the sad passing of Michael. May his kind and gentle soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

John Costello
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Cunnane families on the death of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Terry Campbell and Anne Burke
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cunnane Family on the sad passing of Michael May he rest in Eternal Peace

Sèamus & Christine Dolan
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Joe , Ciaran , Eamon , Mary ,Annemarie , nieces, nephews and all the family , neighbours & friends on the sad passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Michael Rabbitte
3 weeks ago

Sincere Condolences to all the Cunnane family and extended families on your loss. May Michael rest in peace.

Noreen Reddington
3 weeks ago

Sympathy to the Cunnane family on Michael’s passing.

John and Colette O Brien
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Cunnane Family on the passing of Michael. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Enda & Eileen O’Brien
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cunnane family and extended families on Michael’s sad passing. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Anne , family, brennan
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael’s family and Friends
May he rest in peace.

Adrienne Kenny
3 weeks ago

To Eamonn and family, my deepest sympathy. Michael was a wonderful person. We had very fond memories of him. Forever in our hearts. Rest his soul x

John and Lucy Waldron, Aghamore.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Eamon, and all of the Cunnane Family on the death of Michael.
May he rest in peace.

Nell and Pa McNicholas
3 weeks ago

Condolences to all the Cunnane family and extended families on your loss. May Michael rest in peace.

O Reilly Drumlish Co Longford
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to the Cunnane family.Eamonn & Breege. We got to meet Michael in longford couple weeks ago not knowing that we both had connections while in college re United old pals.
So sad to know that Michael has passed on to his reward. A true kind gentleman. He loved and helped so many people during his life.
May you rest in peace Michael.

Rosaleen Walsh Balla.
3 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to the Cunnane family and extended families on the sad passing of your beloved Michael. We had the pleasure of his company at the Breaffy house reunion recently and enjoyed meeting up with him. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace

Keogh Family. Co Longford
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to Eamonn. Joe.ciarn mary & Ann Marie. Family & extended family a very sad loss of a dear brother . May your kind and gentle soul rest in peace

Jim Therese MC Donagh Canbrack
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the cunnane family on the passing of Michael may he rest in peace

Kevin & Claire, Meeltrane
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to Joe,Eamon,Ciaran, Mary and Annemarie and extended Cunnane family on the passing of Michael. We will miss Michael at our Sunday Mass in Shanvaghera. Michael was a true gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Michael Rattigan Knock
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to all the Cunnane families on the death of Michael. May his soul rest in peace.

Julian keane
3 weeks ago

Rip my dear friend no doubt there is a bed in heaven for you 💔

John OBrien Bohola
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cunnane family on the passing of Michael.May he rest in peace.

John and Bernie Flatley, Tooreen.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cunnane family on the death of Michael, may he rest in peace.

Caroline Rhattigan. Claremorris
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Eamonn, Joe and all the Cunnane family on sad passing Michael, may his gentle soul rest in peace ♥️

Mary Murphy (Nally) and Family, Barnacarroll
3 weeks ago

To all Michael’s Family, Please accept our very deepest sympathy on the passing of your Brother. Thoughts and prayers 🙏

Frances Lohan Manulla
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cunnane family on the death of Michael. We had the pleasure of Michael’s company at the Breaffy House re-union last month and it was lovely to see him after such a long time. Rest in peace Michael.

Melanie Walsh & family, kiltimagh
3 weeks ago

Our condolences to all the family and extended families on Michael’s passing.

Fr. Tom Taaffe
3 weeks ago

Prayer for the Repose of his soul with gratitude for his life, friendship, support and encouragement. Prayer also for family and friends.

Johnny haley
3 weeks ago

Ian so sorry to hear that Michael has died he was a lovely true gentle man my sympathy to all his family rip Mick

Méabh and Cathal Gilbert
3 weeks ago

Sincerest sympathies to the Cunnaune family and all who are grieving Michael’s passing. He was one of the kindest and most empathetic people we have ever met, with a seemingly bottomless well of patience. Rest in peace, Michael. You have earned your reward.

Frank& bridie joyce
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the cunnane family on the passing of Michael a true gentleman may he rest in peace 🙏

Seamus and Phil Cullinane
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Cunnane family on the sad passing of Michsel , may his soul Rest In Peace .

Martin & Carmel Williams, Kilkelly
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Cunnane family on the passing of Michael. May he Rest In Peace.

MARY AND DERMOT KELLEHER CULLEENS BALLINA
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Joe, Ciaran, Eamon, Mary, Ann, Marie and extended Cunnane Family on the passing of Michael. I have fond memories of Michael a very special friend. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Joe and Marion Higgins kilcun
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cunnane family on the passing of Michael, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Kieran Kenny
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy.to all Cunnane family on passing of Michael.one of Lifes true Gentlemen.may your Gentle Soul RIP

Sean and Peggy Hayes Ballintubber
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cunnane family on the death of Michael May he rest in peace

John and Catherine Hynes Aghamore Ballyhaunis
3 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to all of Michael’s immediate and extended family on his sudden passing. May he now Rest in eternal Peace 🙏

DELLA Finn Lower Aghamore Ballyhaunis
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympthy to All the Cunnane Family on the Death of Michael Thinking and praying for you all at this sad Time May Michael’s Gentle soul rest in Peace .

Majella Cunniffe, Meeltrane.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cunnane Family. Go raibh leaba i measc na naomh ag Michael.

Stephen and Paula cloherty
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Cunnane family on the passing of Michael may he rest in peace 🙏

Alexian Brothers
3 weeks ago

Condolences to all the Cunnane family and friends.
May Michael rest in peace.

Eamonn and Eileen Mulderrig Ballyhowley
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Cunnane family on the death of Michael .May he rest inpeace

Michael and Marion Nally, Rockfield
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathies to all the Cunnane family on the passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Suzie Coleman
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Cunnane family and extended families on the passing of Michael. May Michael rest in peace.

Vincent and Kathleen Burke
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to the Cunnane family on the passing of Michael true gentleman may his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏🙏

Padraic Byrne London
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Joe, Ciaran. Eamon and Sisters on the
passing of Michael R,I.P.

Terence and Geraldine Flanagan
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to the Cunnane family on the death of Michael He was such a kind, caring friendly man who will be greatly missed in our community. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam uasal.

John & Mairead Egan
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Cunnane Families on the passing of Michael.
May he rest in peace.

Karina Butler (nee Flatley), Niall and family
3 weeks ago

Condolences to all the Cunnane family on your loss. May Michael rest in peace.

Mary Flatley Knock
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael’s brothers and sisters and extended family. May his soul Rest in Peace

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