Michael J Harnesse

Michael-J-Harnesse

Rathkelly, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo – died 21st December 2025, peacefully at his daughter Mary’s home.

Predeceased by his loving wife Eileen, his parents, brothers and sisters.

Michael will be deeply missed by his children, Francis, Mary, Michael and Christopher, daughters-in-law Claudine and Michelle, Mary’s partner Gary, Francis partner Olive and his loving grandchildren Janie, Shannon, Niall, Cara, Harry and Misha.

May Michael’s gentle soul Rest in Peace

Reposing at St Joseph’s Funeral Home, Ballinrobe (F31XV63) on Tuesday, 23rd December from 6pm with removal at 7:30pm to Michael’s home.

Requiem Mass will be held on Wednesday, 24th December in St. Mary’s Church, Ballinrobe at 10:30am with the funeral proceeding to the New Cemetery, Ballinrobe.

Michael’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on Church TV Ballinrobe using the link below

https://www.churchtv.ie/ballinrobe/

Family flowers only please

The family would like to thank you for your co-operation and consideration at this difficult time. You are invited to leave your message of sympathy for the family on the condolence link below.

Ar dheis DΓ© go raibh a anam dΓ­lis

Published On: December 22nd, 2025

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Sandra Kelly
2 weeks ago

Dear Michael, Claudine, Cara and Harry,

I am very sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Michael’s father and Harry and Cara’s grandad.

My thoughts are with you all at this sad time, and I extend my sympathy to the extended Harnesse family

Billy & Joan Murphy
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all Michael’s family on his passing. May he rest in peace.

Josie Philbin Ballinrobe
3 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Harness Family on the Passing of Michael
I had a few nice Chats with Eileen and Michael on the Green during the Summer
May they Both Rest In Peace now

Bill Watson Dublin
3 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of Tommy passing.
May he rest in eternal peace πŸ™

The Staff of Ryders Pharmacy Ballinrobe
3 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Harnesse Family on the passing of Michael. RIP

Pat Hughes Newport
3 weeks ago

Sorry to hear of the passing of Michael I have great memories when he was fishing at Burrishoole with lots of craic my deepest sympathy to all his family and friends rest in peace Michael

Kenneth conway, castlebar
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Chris and the Harnesse family on the death of Michael, may he rest in peace πŸ™

Mike Hardiman Castletown house Cross
3 weeks ago

I Extend my Sympathy to the Harnesse family & Extended families on the passing of Mikey ,.he kept my VW with parts when I hadn’t much Jingle,.may his gentle soul have reached his Heavenly reward

Tony & Lea& Jonathan Ryan Houndswood
3 weeks ago

We extend our condolences to the Family & extended families on the passing of Michael ,.he gave a great service for second hand motor Parts when money was scarce we thank u for your welcoming nature β€œ,may ur gentle soul have heard Gods words β€œCome My Good & faithful servant possess the Kingdom prepared for you β€œ

John and liz gilligan turlough
3 weeks ago

Chris our deepest sympathy to you and family on your dad,s passing may his gentle soul rest in peace

Margaret Jennings Sean Langan Westport
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all Michael’s family and extended families may he rest in eternal peace thinking of you all at this difficult time sorry we can’t be there.

John and liz gilligan turlough
3 weeks ago

Chris our deepest sympathy to you and all the family on the sad loss of your father. He was a gentleman to deal with may he rest in peace

From all the staff at Corrib Oil BAllinrobe
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Harnesse Family on the passing of Michael may he rest in peace

Danny and Carolyn Joyce
3 weeks ago

Condolences to the Harnesse family, May Mickey rest in peace.

Joanne Hynes
3 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of the death of Michael. Deepest sympathy to his family at this sad time

Eileen Grimes
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Harness family on the death of Michael. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Pat & Maura Kelly, Ballinrobe
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Harnesse family on the death of Michael. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Martin & Mary Feeney Ballinrobe
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Harnesse family on the sad loss of your Dad & grandfather. May Michael rest in peace.

Joe Tolan and family
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to all the Harnesse family on such a sad occasion. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Seamus & Marian Macken, Main St.
3 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to Harnesse family on the sad passing of Michael. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Rebecca Monaghan
3 weeks ago

Condolences to Francis and all the Harness family on the sad passing of Michael. May he Rest in Peace

John Joe & Julie Walsh Kilmaine
3 weeks ago

Condolences to the Harnesse family on the passing of Michael may he rest in peace

Cllr PatsyO Brien
3 weeks ago

I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to the extended Harnesse family on the death of Michael
Always pleasant to chat with
May his gentle soul rest in peace

JOHNNY AND JOCIE BUCKLEY
3 weeks ago

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE HARNESSE FAMILY ONTHE PASSING OF THEIR FATHER MICKAEL. HAVENG KNOWN SO WELL AND MANY CHATS AND LAUGHS. MAY HE REST IN PEACE AMENπŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

Pat Dillon, Derrew Ballyheane
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the family at this very sad time, May He Rest in Peace.

John Craddock Ballinrobe
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Harnesse families on the passing of Michael
May he Rest in Peace

Owen and Bridie Keane and family
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Harnesse family. May Michael rest in peace.

Tom and Kay Treacy. Main Street Ballinrobe.co mayo
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Caoimhe Mellett
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Harnesse family. At deis De go raibh a anam.

George McAndrew
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Francis, Mary, Michael and Chritopher and extended family members on the loss of Mickey. A lovely gentleman, I had good craic with him through the years with good memories to, shooting pool in the pub with him,he was one of the best players around back in the day. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary Palmer, MCC
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Chris & Michelle and all the Harness family and extended family on the sad loss of Michael. May he rest in peace.

PJ & Margaret Campbell & Family Tonragee
3 weeks ago

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

Gerry & Gina Hogan
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Francis Mary Michael Chris & all the extended family on your sad loss may Michaels gentle soul rest in peace.

Thomas and Anne Connor
3 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy

Peggy and Gerard Butler
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary Michael Francis and Christopher on the passing of you dad. May he rest in peace.

Leo Gannon & family
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family, on Micky passing. RIP πŸ™

Mike Garvey
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to all, sorry I’m not around but thoughts and prayers are with you all RIP MickπŸ™

George & Linda farragher
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolences on the passing of Michael may his gentle soul rest in peace

Cllr Michael Burke
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathies to the family and extended families on the loss of Michael he was always interesting to talk to and great supporter of our town and lakes progress may he rest in peace .

John & Geraldine Hyland. Ballinrobe
3 weeks ago

Our sympathy to you all at this sad and difficult time on the death of Micky RIP

Joe and Mae Murphy
3 weeks ago

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

Veronica Goldrick (Feerick)
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Frank, Mary, Michael and Christopher on the death of your dad Mick. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May he rest in peace with your mum Eileen πŸ™

Tom and kathleen lynagh,Ballinchalla
3 weeks ago

Condolences to the Harness family,Francais and Olive,Mary,Michael and Christopher,on the death of your dear dad.may he rest in peace.

John Jennings
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Harnesse family on the death of Michael. May his soul rest in peace.

Jim and Dolores Cameron Westport
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Chris on your Dad’s passing also Michelle and Misha May Michael rest in peace in God’s loving care πŸ™

Colm and Kathleen Garvey and Family Kilmaine
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Harneese Family on the passing of your dad Michael and to his grandchildren and all the extended Families may his gentle soul rest in peace

Mr & Mrs Joe Bernie Singh & Family golden fashion claremorris
3 weeks ago

Our deepest condolences to all the Harness extended family on the death of their loved one, we were so saddened to hear this news we knew him as Mikey for years such a kind loving caring man always, a lovely smile and a jolly laugh to everyone such a beautiful FAMILY God bless you and may your soul rest in peace πŸ™ we will never forget you also bless all the family on this very sad times thinking of you all xx

Kevin Donovan London
3 weeks ago

Condolences to all the Harnesse family on the sad passing of Michael πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

Frank & Deirdre Jennings, Hollymount Village.
3 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to the extended Harnesse Family on the passing of Michael. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

David Conroy. Ardaun clonbur.
3 weeks ago

Condolences to all the family.
Rest in peace. Michael.

Noel & Michelle Finlay
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Francis,Mary, Michael & Chris and the extended family on the passing of Micky may he rest in peace.

John Brady. Griffiths Garage
3 weeks ago

Condolences to all the Harness family on the passing of your father, may Michael’s gentle soul rest in eternal peace,

Pat and Bernice Ohara
3 weeks ago

Our condolences to all the Harnesse family on the passing of of Michael may he rest in peace πŸ™

Joe and Lucy Flannelly
3 weeks ago

We offer our sincere condolences to all the Harnesse family on the passing of Michael. Always a gentleman.
May he rest in peace.

Tina mc greal
3 weeks ago

Mary, Frank, Michael and Chris
Condolences to all of you on the sad passing of your dad Michael
May he rest in peace with Eileen xx

Paul Hanbury, Carmel and family
3 weeks ago

Frank, we are so sad to hear of your father’s passing. Our condolences to Mary, Michael, Christopher and the extended Harnesse family. May Michael rest in peace.

Breege and Peter Costello
3 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of the sad passing of Mickey.
Our condolence to all the Harnesse family.
Rest in peace Mickey.

Mary & Jimmy Lavin
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Harnesse family rest in peace Micky

Marie Walsh cloongowla and family.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Harnesse family on the passing of Mickey. United with Eileen and family members gone before him. I’m saddened to read of his passing. May he rest in peace.

Michael Moran and Family,Rathredmond,Ballinrobe
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Francis, Mary, Michael and Christopher and to his grandchildren and to all extended Family Members on the Passing of Michael. May Michael Rest In Peace.

James and Lucille Grealis,Mulranny
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to all the Harnesse family on the passing of Michael.May he rest in peace.

Anne Groonell
3 weeks ago

To Mary , frank Michael and Chris and extended family So sorry to hear your lovely dad has passed may he Rest In Peace ,

Michael and Kate Walsh.
3 weeks ago

Rest in Peace Micky.

Deirdre and Tommy jennings newbrook
3 weeks ago

So sorry to hear the passing of Michael. Condolences to Francis and all the Harnesse family at this sad time.

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