Michael Higgins

Michael-Higgins

Dublin and formerly from Knocknakill, Mayo Abbey, Claremorris, Co. Mayo (Thursday, 20th February).

Predeceased by his mother Kathleen and sister Patricia.

Sadly missed by his father Joe, sisters Mary and Breege, brother John Joe, brothers-in-law Ned and Seán, John Joe’s partner Michelle, nephews, Alexander, Thomas and Conor, niece, Niamh, aunt, Mary (U.S.A.), uncles Tom, Pat and Michael, cousins, relatives, friends and neighbours.

R.I.P.

Reposing at Balla Funeral Home on Saturday evening from 5pm with removal at 7pm to the Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace and St. Gerald, Mayo Abbey.

Mass of the Resurrection on Sunday at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Funeral Mass will be streamed on https://www.facebook.com/byrneundertakers/

Michael lived in Dublin for the past 31 years and worked in the National Botanic Gardens, indulging his love of plants which he had from a very early age. He will be very much missed by his many colleagues and friends at the gardens.

May Michael Rest In Peace and be with his loved ones who have gone before him and continue his love of gardening in the afterlife.

Published On: February 26th, 2025

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Trevor conmy, enniscrone, Co. Sligo
3 months ago

To Breege & all of the Higgins family, I am sincerely sorry for your loss and thinking of you all at this sad time.

The noonan family cloonbar kilconly
3 months ago

Joe john Joe mary & our daughter in law Breege grandchilern conor & niamh deepest condolences to all

John Conway (Senior) Rathduff, Balla
3 months ago

My sincere sympathy to you Joe and all the family on the very sad passing of Michael.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Paul Dunleavy
3 months ago

My Sincere sympathy to Breege and to all the Higgins family on the passing of Michael, May he rest in peace

Peggy Ruane and Joe Ruane Brize
3 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to Micheals Father Joe, sisters Mary and Breege brother John Joe and extended Higgins and Nally Families on the sad and untimely passing of your beloved Micheal.Micheal was one of lifes true gentlemen had the life he loved close to nature in particular all plants he was a very respected member of staff in the Botanic gardens for 31years.God comfort you all at this very sad and lonely time and give you the strenght to cope with your hugh loss. Treasure the many memories.Lord rest Micheals gentle soul.

Margaret Burke (ex valeo) Milltown.
3 months ago

My Deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you Breege and all the Higgins family and extended families on your sad loss of Michael. Thinking of you at this sad and difficult of times. May the Lord welcome him home and grant him eternal rest. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Patrick Ryan Balla
3 months ago

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

Michael and Eileen Murphy, Ballinlough, Claremorris.
3 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Joe and all at Higgins family on the sad passing of Michael, may he rest in peace.

Kevin Gibbons Glenisland
3 months ago

Condolences

Kevin Gibbons Glenisland
3 months ago

Sorry to hear of Micheal passing

Paddy and Mary Jo English
3 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to Michael’s father Joe , sisters Mary and Breege brother John Joe also the Nally family and all the extended families on the Sad Passing of Michael
May his Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Ann & Declan Burke and Paddy Solan
3 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Higgins and Nally family on the untimely passing of Michael. Gone to soon. May he rest in peace.

Nuala Noel Cathal Elaine Nadine & Nicole Heneghan
3 months ago

So sorry to hear of Michael’s passing. Deepest sympathy to Joe, John joe Mary Breege and extended family.May he rest in peace.

Michael Prendergast Ballindine
3 months ago

My Sincere Sympathy, to Breege, Mary and John Joe,and yer Father Joe, on this very difficult time and all extended family.
May Michael Rest in Peace.

Micheál and Catherine Gilmore
3 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Joe, Mary, John Joe, Bríd and your extended family on the sad passing of Michael.
May he Rest in Peace.

Winnie and Sean Tunney, Brownhills Balla
3 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Joe and the Higgins family and the sad death of Michael,
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

John and Anne Keane and family Balla
3 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Joe and all the Higgins family on the sad passing of Michael . May his gentle soul rest in peace

Joe Mooney
3 months ago

So sorry to hear that Michael has passed away. May he RIP.

Tomas and Marion Solan, Mayo Abbey
3 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Joe and family on the sad passing of Michael, may he rest in peace

Marie Ronan (Healy)
3 months ago

So sorry to hear of Micheal’s passing, my sincere condolences to his dad Joe ,sisters Mary ,Breege and brother John Joe ,may Micheal’s soul rest in peace 🙏

Helen O malley (Healy)
3 months ago

To Joe and the Higgins family so sorry to hear of the passing of your son and brother may he rest in peace

Jarlath and Teresa Joyce
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Joe. John Joe. Mary Breege and the extended Higgins and Nally families on the passing of Michael. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Breege mcdermott cross
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Higgins family from breege mcdermott,&family

Catherine & Peter Browne, Claremorris
4 months ago

Our sincere sympathy to Joe and all the Higgins family. May Michael rest in peace.

Deirdre (Cunnane)& Noel Foy Claremorris
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Joe Mary John Joe Breege & extended Higgins / Nally families on untimely death of Michael RIP.

Laurence and Bridie Murphy Ballinlough Claremorris
4 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to Joe,Breege,Mary John Joe ,and All the Higgins Family on the Death of Michael.May He Rest In Peace.

Jarlath, Mary English and family
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Joe, Mary, Breage,John Joe & extended Higgins & Nally families on the sad passing of Michael. May his gentle soul rip

Tom attracta giblin
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy john joe Michelle and all the Higgins family on the passing of Michael may he rest in peace

Padraig and Niamh Rice glenisland
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Joe, Mary, Breege,JJ and Michelle on the sad and untimely passing of Michael may his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Nóra and Mairéad Colleran
4 months ago

Sincere condolences to Joe and family on the sudden death of your beloved Michael. May God comfort and console you at this very sad time. May Michael rest in peace.

Joe Killeen mayo Abbey
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Higgins and extended family may he rest in peace

Mick, Delia Joyce and family
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Joe ,Mary, John Joe and Breege on the sad passing of Michael, may he rest in peace.

Mary Morley nee Gibbons, Knock
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Joe and all the Higgins family on the passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Ann Marie and Tom Fahy, Straide
4 months ago

Sincere condolences to John Joe and all the Higgins family on the passing of Michael. May his soul rest in peace.

Tom and Mary Burke Mayo Abbey
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Michaels father Joe, sisters Mary and Breege, brother John Joe and the extended Higgins families. May Michaels soul rest in peace.

Judith & Eric Morley, Mayo Abbey
4 months ago

Sincere condolences to Joe, Mary, John Joe, Breege and the extended Higgins family on the very sad passing of Michael. May Michael Rest in Peace.

Pauline nally balla
4 months ago

My deepest sympathy his father joe Mary breege john joe so sorry to hear the loss of your son
He was nice man & great neighbour
he will be missed around knocknakill & mayo abbey
Rest in peace Michael

Bernie Graven Islandeady
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to you Breege your dad & family on the sad passing of your brother Michael. May he rest in peace.

Richard Carney Claremorris
4 months ago

My sincere sympathy to you Joe,Mary, Breege and John Joe on the passing of your beloved Michael.My condolences also to his Uncles Tom,Pat, Michael, and all the extended family and friends.May Michael ‘s gentle soul rest in peace.

Ann and Dan Mc Sweeney.
4 months ago

Sincere and heartfelt condolence to the family of Michael on his sudden passing,his father,Joe,siblings,Mary,Breege and JohnJoe,extended family,neighbours and friends.May Michael have eternal peace reunited with his mom and sister.

Pat and Agnes King Ardroe
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy Joe, Mary Breege and John Joe on the sad and sudden passing of Michael. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad and difficult time. May Michael’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Tony Cleary
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family Rip Michael

Pádraic & Eilish Cunningham Kilconly
4 months ago

Our sincere sympathy to Michael’s family and extended family, may he rest peacefully in the arms of Jesus.

Martina McNamara
4 months ago

Joe, I’m very sad to hear of the sudden death of your son Michael, may he rest in peace

Tom and Jennifer Charles
4 months ago

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

Padraic Ruane Ballinafad,Belcarra
4 months ago

Sincere Sympathies to the Higgins family on the passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Concepta & Peter McNea Balla
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Joe, John Joe, Mary, Breege and all the extended family on the very sad passing of Michael. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Tom & Madge Mannion
4 months ago

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

Mary Burke McTigue . Mayo Abbey / Straide
4 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Higgins family on the sad passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Peter & James Browne.
4 months ago

Sincere condolences to Joe and family,
John Jo, & Breege and Mary.
To young to die, Michael had the life he wanted. this will be of some comfort and consolation to the Higgins family.
All the world’s a stage,
And all the men and women merely player’s, They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts. And so did Michael, his love of nature and in particular plant’s of all description was his first love. May Michael rest in peace.

Tom and Evelyn Connolly Mayo Abbey ,
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to his father Joe, his sister’s Mary and Breedge ,his brother John Joe , and the extended Higgins families, may Michael rest in peace

Derrig family Knocknakill
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy on the passing of Michael, to Joe, John Joe and all the Higgins family. May he rest in peace.

TJMcNamara
4 months ago

Deepest sympthies to Joe and the Higgins family on the death of Michael may he rest in peace 🙏

Betty Quinn
4 months ago

My deepest condolences to you Breege and the extended Higgins family on the sad passing of your brother Michael. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Tom & Carol Murphy
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Joe and all the Higgins family on the passing of Michael. May he rest in peace

Pat & Patricia Flatley
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Joe, Mary, Breege , John Joe and the extended Higgins family on the untimely passing of Michael. Thinking and praying for all of you at this sad time in your lives. May Michael now rest in the eternal peace and happiness of heaven with his beautiful mother Kathleen and sister Patricia.

Josephine & Declan Joyce
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Joe, John Joe, Breege and Mary on the sad passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Eamonn & Helena Patten
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Joe, Mary, Breege, John Joe and the Higgins and extended families on the sad loss of Michael. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Frank Judge & Family
4 months ago

Sincere condolences to the Higgins family on the death of Michael. RIP

John Hession
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Higgins Family on the passing of Michael, a good friend from our St Colmans days, fond memories. May he rest in peace.

Bernadette McLoughlin ( nee Reilly) Manchester
4 months ago

Sincere condolences to all the Higgins family on the sad loss of Michael. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Brendan and Phil McDonagh
4 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to Joe and all the Higgins family on the passing of Michael. May He Rest in Peace.

Dominick/Maura Jordan/Delia Collins Facefield
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Joe, Mary, Breege, John Joe and extended family on the passing of your son and brother Michael. May he rest in peace.

Helena and Michael Walsh claremorris
4 months ago

Deepest condolences to the Higgins family on the passing of Michael. May fond memories of him bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. Our heart and prayers go out to you and your family. May he rest in peace

Eileen and Michael o Malley to
4 months ago

To j j and all the Higgins family sincere condolences on sad passing of Michael may his gentle soul rest in peace

Padraig and Bridie Cawes.
4 months ago

Sympathy to Joe and all the Higgins family on the death of Michael may he rest in peace.

Paul& Miriam Quinn mayoabbey
4 months ago

Sincere condolences to father joe , sisters Mary Breege brother John joe and extended Higgins family on the death of Michael may he rest in peace with all family members hone before him

Mary and Michael Hambly
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Joe, Mary, Breege, John Joe and all the extended Higgins family on the death of Michael. May he rest in peace .

Pat and Maureen Commons Ardcorkey Mayo Abbey Claremorris County Mayo
4 months ago

Sincere Sympathy and Condolences to the Higgins family on the passing of Michael. May he Rest in Peace.

Yvonne and Ger Delaney, Hollymount
4 months ago

To Joe, Mary, Breege and John Joe. Please accept our sincere sympathy on the sudden passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Brendan Gavin
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Joe and the extended Higgins family on the death of Michael. May Michael’s soul rest in peace

Catriona Doyle neè Sloyan
4 months ago

Sympathy to Michael’s Dad Joe, his sisters, brother and the extended Higgins family at this sad and difficult time. May he rest in peace

Michael o Donnell Dublin
4 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to Joe and all the Higgins family on the sudden passing of Michael may he Rest n Peace.

Seamus Hughes Mayo Abbey
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to his dad Joe brother John Joe Sisters Mary and Breege on his passing may he rest n peace

Michael and Bridie Begley
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Joe and all the Higgins family on the passing of Michael.
May his gentle soul rest in peace

Tom and Ann Donoghue Mayo Abbey
4 months ago

Our most sincere condolences to Joe and all the family. May his gentle soul rest in Peace.

Mary Mitchell
4 months ago

Sympathy to Michaels dad sisters breege and Mary brother John Joe and family on the death of your son brother and uncle thinking of you all at this sad time may he rest in peace with his mother and sister from Mary Hawd Mitchell

Ciaran & Patricia Cunnane Mayo Abbey
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Joe on the death of your son Micheal also to his extended Higgins families .May Micheal rest in peace.

Pat and Brid connaughton.
4 months ago

Joe and family our deepest sympathy to all on the passing of Michael. May he rest in peace

Seamus & Teresa Moran, Brize
4 months ago

Condolences to his Dad Joe, sisters Mary & Breege , brother JJ & all their extended families & neighbours! May Michael’s Soul rest in Eternal Peace Amen!🙏🙏🙏

Noel Mooney Ballindine
4 months ago

RIP Michael. Deepest sympathy to all the Higgins family.

Peter and Christina Mannion
4 months ago

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

Padraig and Kathy Hughes
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Joe, John Joe, Mary and Breege on the sad passing of Michael. May his gentle soul R.I.P.

Mark Jordan, Claremorris
4 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Higgins family on the passing of Michael. I have fond memories of our time in St Colman’s College. I met him at a 25th college reunion and I was delighted for him that he was enjoying his job at the Botanic Gardens – RIP

Seamus and Mgt Dempsey,Balla.
4 months ago

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

Kathleen Barnicle & family
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Joe & all the Higgins family on the passing of Michael. May he rest in peace

Tom Connolly Garrywadreen
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Joe and the Higgins family neighbour’s and friends on the sudden death of Michael may his soul rest in peace.

Ann and Joe Heneghan
4 months ago

We are sorry to hear of the death of Michal. RIP. Ar dheis De go raibh a h-ainm dhilis

Kenneth & Ashling & Eleanor Dyer Mayo Abbey
4 months ago

Condolences to Joe and the Higgins family on the sad passing of. Michael our prayers are with you at this sad time

Michael nally
4 months ago

So sorry to hear of Michael s passing..good memories of national school days with him..condolences to joe john joe mary and breege RIP michael

John Heaney
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Higgins Family on the passing of Michael a friend of mine from St.Colmans. R.I.P

Attracta Byrne
4 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to all the Higgins Family, on the passing of Michael, may he RIP.

Francis McEveney
4 months ago

My sincere condolences to the Higgins family and friends on the sad passing of Michael. Great memories of Michael in our days in St Colmans. Great guy gone too soon. Thinking of your family at this difficult moment.Rest in peace Michael.

Paddy, Mary hession ballinastagford
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Higgens family may he rest in peace

Michael King
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Joe, John Joe, Breege & Mary on Michael’s passing R.I.P.
Fond memories of our days in St Colman’s together, gone way too soon.

Mary Grier and family. Coolroe. Claremorris.
4 months ago

Joe and family I’m so sorry to hear of Michael’s death. Ye are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Rest in peace Michael with your lovely mother and sister. 🙏

Benny and Veronica Browne
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Joe Mary Breege and John Joe on the passing of Michael
May he rest in peace 🙏

Sheila and J.J. Commons.
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Higgins family on the death of Michael. May Michael rest in peace.

Trish&Shay Noonan Mayoabbey
4 months ago

Deepest Condolence to Joe,Mary,Breege and john joe,Thinking of you all at this hard times,He was a gentleman

Joe and Maureen Charles
4 months ago

Condolences to Joe and the Higgins family on the sad passing of. Michael our prayers are with you at this sad time

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