Michael James Purcell

MICHAEL-JAMES-PURCELL

Park Road, Swinford, Co. Mayo and formerly of Munnia, Co. Clare – suddenly, at Galway University Hospital, on the 23rd of December 2025.

Predeceased by his loving wife Mairéad, brothers PJ and Robert (Bob), sisters Bridie and Suzanne.

Deeply missed by his loving daughter Kate, sisters Christina and Eileen and all of his extended family and wide circle of friends.

May His Kind and Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at his Residence, F12 R768  this Sunday evening, 28th December from 3 o’clock to 6 o’clock.

Funeral Mass on Monday, 29th December at 12 noon in Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Swinford, followed by a private cremation.

Michael’s Funeral Mass will be streamed live: www.churchservices.tv/swinford.

House private at all other times please and family flowers only.

If you wish to leave a message of condolence for the family, please click on the “Condolences” link below.

 

 

Published On: December 26th, 2025

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Peter Geraghty Swinford
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy Katie on the death of your Dad I first got to know him in Devaneys pub many years ago and it was always a pleasure to meet him may he rest in peace.

Joe and Assumpta Fergus Louisburgh
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Kate on the death of your dad. May he have eternal rest.

Mary Cunningham ( Belcarra) and mum Bridie Thomas
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Kate , his sisters, in laws and the extended Purcell family, neighbours & friends on the death of Michael. We knew Michael from set dancing in Belcarra & Ceili’s. Michael was a gentle and quietly spoken man, who enjoyed meeting friends at set dancng. ❤️May he now enjoy his Eternal Home in Heaven this day🙏

Mary Haxell nee Howley 16Rathunas
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy on the passing of Michael, Kate .He was a proper Gentleman. May his gentle soul RIP

Frank & Mary Kenny . Westport
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all of Michael’s family on his passing. We knew him for many years at the set dancing classes . A true gentleman May his gentle soul rest in peace

Marion Charlton
2 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of Michael’s passing RIP. My deepest sympathies to his family, especially you, Kate. I knew your Mam RIP in MGH & your Dad at Céilí dancing. Both lovely people.

David & Fiona Byrne, Castlebar.
2 weeks ago

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

Annie and Mary Kneafsey & family, Sweetwell.
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to you Kate and to Michael’s sisters. So many precious memories of both your Mum and Dad, Kate when I baby sat you. May they rest in peace, together again.

Mary A. Coleman (ex H s e) Foxford
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to you Kate on the passing of your lovely Dad, to all his neighbours and his Friends sympathy to them too.
You were the “Apple of his eye” but he is now reunited with his beloved wife Mairead who I worked with in MUH.
May his Gentle Soul Rest in Peace with all who have gone before him 🙏.
You are in my thoughts & Prayers at this very sad time of Christmastide.

Niamh McLoughlin
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to you Kate and all your extended family on the death of your beloved Dad. May he Rest in Peace with all those gone before him.

Teresa Connor
2 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to Michael’s daughter Kate and his extended family, I knew him through set dancing and ceilis, he was a lovely gentleman, rest in peace Michael

Kathleen Higgins, 41 Spencer Manor,Spencer Street, Castlebar.
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Kate and extended families on the passing of Michael. A lovely gentleman.may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Jimmy and Bridget Maloney
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Kate and all the family May Michael Rest in Peace

Eoghan O’Connell
2 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy Kate on Michael’s passing. He was a gentleman and very well liked in Swinford.
May he rest in peace.

Nancy and Annette Meers
2 weeks ago

Sorry to hear of Michael’s passing
A gentleman, May he rest in peace

Joan Harney.
2 weeks ago

My sincere
condolence to Kate and the Purcell family on the passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Maureen Halpin,Westport
2 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of Michael’s passing, We attended same Set-Dancing class for many years . May he Rest In Peace 🙏

Seamus O GRADY Swinford
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Purcell family with the passing of Michael

Margaret Graham
2 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of Michael’s death..for many years we all attended the same ceilis..he will be sadly missed by the ceili community..my sincere condolences to his family

Caroline Lavelle, Belcarra Castlebar
2 weeks ago

My deepest sympathies to you, Kate and all extended family on the death of your Dad Michael whom I knew from set dancing classes
A lovely , friendly , soft spoken gentleman
May he have eternal peace with Our Lord

Geraldine Flood
2 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of the passing of our set dancing friend Michael. A true gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Anne & Fintan Phelan
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to you, Kate on the passing of your father, Michael. We have great memories of meeting him at set-dancing. He was a true gentleman. Suaimhneas síorraí dá anam

Anna Mae Bourke.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael’s daughter Kate and all his extended families. I knew Michael through set dancing and ceilis for many years.He was a real gentleman. Lord grant him eternal rest.

Joan and Brendan Kenny Swinford
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy Kate, ón Your Dad’s passing, may he rest in peace. Sympathy also to his sisters relatives and friends.

Joe and Maureen Williams
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Kate and Michael’s family on his sudden passing .Now united with his dear Máiread .May he rest in peace .

Mary Doyle and Family Beechpark
3 weeks ago

My sincere condolences to you Kate on the passing of your dear dad and to his sisters and all the extended family. Michael was a true gentleman. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace

Paraic and Margaret Moran Aughagower
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Kate and all the Purcell families on the passing of Michael. I worked with both Michael and Mairead many years ago in Gannon,s garage. A gentleman always. May he rest in peace.

Theresa Convey
3 weeks ago

Kate so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. May Michael rest in peace

Andrew Madden Swinford
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Kate and the Purcel Family, on the Death of Michael, May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sheelah and Michael Farrelly
3 weeks ago

Kate our deepest sympathy to you on the death of your Dad. One of nature’s gentlemen. May he rest peacefully reunited with Mareid. Sheelah and Michael

Donal and Kathleen Benson
3 weeks ago

Sincere and deepest sympathy to you Kate and family on this sad occasion of the death of your dear Dad Michael RIP. A true gentleman, now reunited with his beloved wife Mairead . Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time .

Eamon Moran Mill Street
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all Michael’s family. He was a gentleman at all times and so helpful and kind to deal with . May he rest in peace.

Frank Scott
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy Kate on the passing of your Dad.
Michael was a really kind and professional gentleman and will be very much missed.
May he Rest in Peace.

Joe & Mary Conlon (Culmore)
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family.

Susan Neary, Claddagh, Aclare
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Kate and extended family. Michael was a true gentleman. He was so knowledgeable about soccer ⚽️ and I will miss our chats about the beautiful game. May he rest in peace 🙏 with his lovely wife Mairead

Patrick and Gina Callaghan louhhhlynn
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Purcell family on the passing of Michael James may his soul rest in peace 🕊️

Martin Carney
3 weeks ago

Kate
Sincere sympathy on the passing of your father.
May he rest in peace

Eugene Kenny,Kilbride.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Kate and to Michael’s sisters Christina and Eileen on his death.Sympathy also to the extended family. May his gentle soul rest in peace.Solas na bhFlaitheas go raibh aige

Betty & Lorcan Cribbin & family
3 weeks ago

Dear Kate, so sorry to read the passing of your lovely Dad. Fond memories of your parents on Park Road with you, their cherished daughter. Reunited now. May they both rest in peace

Mary Horkan, Cloonfinane
3 weeks ago

My sincere condolence to Kate and family on the death of Michael my former neighbour when you lived in Cloonfinane. You were a lovely man, and may you Rest in Peace.

John reddington
3 weeks ago

sympathy to Kate and and all the extended family on the sad passing of Michael may he rest in peace

Pauline Quinn
3 weeks ago

Sympathy to Kate and extended Purcell family. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary Jo Convey and Family Swinford
3 weeks ago

Our Condolences to Katie on your Dad’s Passing may he Rest in Peace 🙏

Patricia reape. Dromore west
3 weeks ago

My. Deepest sympathy too. Michael family on his sad passing knew Michael from. The set dancing rip Michael

Therese and Padraig Heneghan Swinford
3 weeks ago

Sincerest condolences to Kate and the extended Purcell family on the sad loss of your lovely Dad . Michael was a wonderful neighbour and a true gentleman May his gentle soul rest in Peace

Marie lynch
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Kate and extended Purcell family. Michael was a gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Anne King
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Kate and extended Purcell family. Michael was a pure gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Tom & Eileen Kennedy, Swinford.
3 weeks ago

Our deepest condolences on the sad passing of Michael. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Breda Holleran
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to you, Kate, and all of the Purcell family. A lovely gentleman has left us.
RIP Michael 🙏

Eileen & Brian Colgan
3 weeks ago

Our Deepest Condolences to Kate and all the extended Purcell family, May Michaels Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace. 🙏

Tom & Helen Ryder Castlebar
3 weeks ago

Sympathy to Kate , the family , friends and extended family of Michael . may he rest in peace with his dear wife Mairéad

Allen, Mary Webb ( Reddington) & Family
3 weeks ago

Our deepest Sympathy to Kate 💞 The Purcell Family and extended family Members, Nabour’s & Micheal’s Friend’s. Micheal was a wonderful man 💞, Many of Memories of a Wonderful Couple 💞. Till the next cuppa and chat 🥹. Reunited now with Mairead 💞🙏. Rest in peace Michael Thinking of you Kate at this sad & heartbreaking time, 💔🙏

Andrea Gallagher
3 weeks ago

I’m so sorry Kate on the loss of your Dad. Thinking of you and sending lots of love and strength ❤️

Martin and Jacqueline griffin davitt place swinford
3 weeks ago

Condolences to all the family and friends at this sad time, god rest his soul

Mary and Martin Tunney
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to you Kate and extended family on the passing of your Dad, he sure was one of life’s gentlemen, may he rest in peace

Patricia Campbell
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy Kate on the passing of your dear Dad. He was a lovely gentleman. I worked with your late Mam Mairead in Mayo General. They are reunited now. Thinking of you and praying for you at this sad time. Patricia Campbell Meelick. 🙏❤️

Mary Lavin & family, Swinford.
3 weeks ago

Our deepest Sympathy to his daughter Kate,and all extended Purcell family. He was such a lovely gentleman,he will be reunited with his wife Mairead,may his gentle soul rest in peace. Thinking of you Kate at this sad & heartbreaking time, 💔🙏

Nuala Mc Nicholas
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to Kate, Christine, Eileen and all the extended Purcell family on the passing of Michael. He was such a lovely man many a good chat we had . Rest in Peace Michael .

John and Marian Conlon
3 weeks ago

Sincerely sorry to hear of the passing of Michael. Our deepest sympathy to Kate, Christina and Eileen. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Paddy and Geraldine Maloney
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Kate and all of Michael’s family
He was a lovely gentleman.. I used dance with him at the set dancing.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

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