Nora Holian (nee O’Malley)

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Tully Beg, Brownhall, Balla, and formerly Inishturk Island – peacefully.

Predeceased by her husband James, parents John and Mary O’Malley (Inishturk Island), brother Tony and sisters Mary, Bridget and Kathleen.

Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and large circle of friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at the Balla Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 7pm with removal at 8pm to St Cronan’s Church, Balla.

Funeral Mass Monday at 11.30am followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchtv.ie/balla/

Published On: September 5th, 2025

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Tom and Annie Donoghue Mayo Abbey
8 months ago

Our most sincere condolences on the death of Nora. A truly lovely lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Anne Threasa Emma Leeds Yorkshire
8 months ago

I was so sadden to hear Nora had passed away ,such a beautiful kind lady many years ago I visited Noreen and her beloved husband Jimmy in Brownhall the welcome she had 2 her Nieces Nephew s and the extended family I would like 2 offer our deepest sympathy too you all ,Thanks Nora for your friendship and now
May your gentle soul rest in eternal peace for evermore plenty of laughter and singing in your new heavenly home ,your kindnesses will never be forgotten ❤️ Anne Threasa Emma Xxx

Maire
8 months ago

With sympathy to all the family
Beautiful Mass, choir and her favourite song , ” red river valley ” sang so beautifully at the end . May you rest peacefully Noreen.

Paul Lawless TD
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Holian and O’Malley families on the passing of Nora. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of mourning.
May Nora rest in peace.

Joseph and Rose O’Toole
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the holian & O’Malley family, On the passing of Nora may she rest in peace.

David & Martha Mcintyre .
8 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Nonies nieces and k nephews fond memories of her family in Inishturk Rest in peace NONIE,,

James holian
8 months ago

Very sad a lovely lady from the holians in london

Joseph and Rose O’Toole
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Holian family on the passing of Nora. May she rest in peace.

Wanda & Patsy O’Neill Ballycastle, Co.Mayo
8 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to Oliver & Family on the sad passing of Noreen. She will be sadly missed. May she Rest in Peace

Kathleen O’Toole.
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Nora’s family. May she rest in peace.

Mary and Oliver O’Malley Clare Island
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Nonie’s nieces and nephews, and extended family.
May she rest in peace

Seamus & Sal Duffy,Louisburgh and The Bookshop.
8 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the niece’s, nephews and friends of Nora’s on her passing. May she rest in peace.

The Duffy Family, Chapel Street,Louisburgh.
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Nora’s relatives and friends on her sad passing. May she rest in eternal peace.

Nora and Jim O’Malley,Carrowniskey .
8 months ago

Our sincere sympathy to Ollie ,Martin and to the Naughton and Holian family on the passing of their aunt Nora.

George and Rosaleen Gibbons
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Noreen, Martin, Ollie and all the Naughton family on the death of your aunt Nora. May she get the glory of Heaven. Rest in peace

Betty Sheridan
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the relatives neighbours and friends of Noreen
on her death.
She was a very kind and caring person.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Breege &ger joyce owenwee westport
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy on the passing of your aunt Nora, to Noreen and all her niece’s and nephews. Rest in peace 🙏

Anne vahey hollymount
8 months ago

Deepest condolences to all the Hollian family on the passing of Nora she was such a lovely lady may her gentle soul rest in eternal peace

Mary and Mick McDonnell , Castlebar.
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Nora’s nieces , nephews and extended family on her passing.
May she gain her Eternal reward for her kindness in caring.

Vincent Freney, Rathduff.
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to to the Holian and O`Malley families on the death of Nora, a lovely and kindly lady, devout in living her faith in everyday life, may she rest eternally in the peace of God, who she adored in this life.

Noel McGreal and Family, Culleen
8 months ago

Our sincere sympathy to Noreen and all the family on the sad passing of Nora. May she rest in peace

Pat and Carmel Griffith, Balla.
8 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to Nora’s Nieces and Nephews and extended family on the sad passing of Nora, A lovely neighbour, May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Pauline Keane, Feenone,Louisburgh.
8 months ago

My condolence to Nora’s nieces and nephews on your sad loss, also to extended Holian and O’Malley family’s. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Mary Cath Killilea (ex Shh)
8 months ago

Condolences to all Noreen’s relations and many friends and neighbors on her sad passing .
I got to know Noreen when she came to visit patients in the Day Hospital.They loved to see her coming she spoke to everybody and was most helpful to them.
May she rest in the peace of heaven.

Michael & Betty Duffy.
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Nora’s relatives and friends on her sad passing. May she rest in eternal peace.

John & Mary Philbin, Louisburgh.
8 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the niece’s, nephews and friends of Nora’s on her passing. May she rest in peace.

Joe ann cannon and family carrowniskey louisburgh
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Naughton family on the death of your aunt Nora and to all the Holian and O’Malley family. May she rest in peace.

Peter and Marie O Toole
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Holian and O Malley family on the sad passing of Nora. May she rest in peace.

Michael, Judy, Caitlin and John Naughton
8 months ago

So saddened to hear the death of my beautiful auntie and godmother.

So sorry we cannot be there to say our good-byes in person.

May your gentle soul Rest in peace. You will be missed by all who knew you. xxx

Tom and Mary Monaghan Balla
8 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Nora’s nephews, nieces, neighbours and friends on their sad bereavement. May Nora rest in peace.

Kieran brennan
8 months ago

Sympathy to all her family and relatives may Nora rest in peace

Deirdre and Richard jennings newbrook
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Holian and O’Malley family’s on the death of Nora, may she rest in peace

Pat Heaney Donegal and Inishturk
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Holian and OMalley families on the passing of Nora, may she rest in peace 🙏

Anne & Enda Mulkee n cloonbook Brickens claremorris
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy too Nora Nephew ,Nieces ,Neighbours & Family on the sad loss off a beautiful kind lady ❤️ always a pleasure 2 meet Rest in heavenly peace with all that gone before you xx

Nora and Sean Kearney Cloona Westport
8 months ago

So sorry to hear of Nora,s passing . May she rest in peace.

John and Maureen Nestor, Balla.
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to her nieces, nephews, all extended families, neighbours and friends on your very sad loss. She was a lovely lady. May Nora Rest in Peace.

Mary ann & mikey o Toole
8 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all Nora’s Nieces and nephews on her passing may she rest in eternal peace 🙏

Paul walshe
8 months ago

Condolences to the holian and o malley family. Rest in peace Nora.

Florence and James Conlon, Kiltimagh
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Nora’s nieces and nephews on the sad death of Nora . She was a lovely lady and always had a kind word for everyone. May Nora rest in peace.

Connie & Mary Morrissey Manulla
8 months ago

Our sincere sympathy to Nora’s family.
A lovely lady.
Rest in peace Nora.

John and Helen Heanue.
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the family on Nora,s passing, May her soul rest in peace.

Michael & Mary O’Toole, Ardoley , Westport
8 months ago

Deepest condolences to the Holian & O’Malley families on the passing of Nora , our thoughts are with you all on this sad occasion. May Nora rest in eternal peace.

Rob & Anna Duffy & family
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all Nora’s Nieces & Nephews on her sad passing. RIP

Christine Heffron
8 months ago

RIP Nora A kind helpful and good humoured lady Condolences to her family

John & Rita Holian, Ballinagran, Balla
8 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the relatives and friends of Nora on her passing. She was a lovely lady. May she Rest in Peace.

Gerry and Chrissie Fitzpatrick
8 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Nora’s nieces, nephews and extended Holianand O’Malley families on the sad passing of Nora. She was a lovely lady. May she now enjoy her eternal reward in heaven.

Concepta & Peter McNea Balla
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Holian and O’Malley families on the very sad passing of Nora. She was a lovely kind lady, with a great sense of humour and always had time for a chat. It was a pleasure to have known her. Rest in Peace Nora.

Margaret Connolly Balla
8 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the relatives on the sad death of Nora. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Marie Flanagan
8 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Nora’s family on her passing. She was a lovely lady and she contributed greatly to the parish choir. May she rest in peace.

Marion Padraic Prendergast ( McGreal Balla)
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Nora’s relatives & friends . A lovely person always had a smile & loved to chat & have a laugh. Rest in peace Nora 🙏

Tom and Mary Jennings Balla.
8 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all of Nora’s nephews and nieces on the sad passing of Nora. May her soul Rest in peace.

Lar, Nora Sheridan &family Balla.
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to family & friends on the very sad passing of Noreen she was a lovely lady may Noreen rest in eternal peace🙏⚘

Griffith Family. Brownhall.
8 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to all of Nora’s family and friends.

Anna Mae Bourke.
8 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all Nora’s nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a very pleasant, friendly, helpful lady. May she now enjoy the happiness of Heaven.

Kilcoyne Family, Louisburgh
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Maureen and Nora’s nieces, nephews and extended families on her passing. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary Walsh, Rathduff, Balla.
8 months ago

My sincere sympathy to all Nora’s nieces, nephews, relations and friends on the sad news of her passing. It was a pleasure to have known her. May her gentle soul rest in Eternal Peace.

Patrick and Susan Gallivan
8 months ago

Deeply saddened to learn of Aunt Nonie’s passing. We take comfort in knowing that God will show her and us mercy.May she rest in peace.

Seamus and Mgt Dempsey.
8 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Holian extended families on the sad passing of Nora. A pleasant lady .May she rest in peace .

Ann Keane
8 months ago

Rest in peace aunt Nonie

Mary Jo Dempsey Balla
8 months ago

My sincerest sympathy to all Noras relatives. She was a wonderful lady she worked for us in the bar in the good old days. May she have the happiness of heaven

Orlagh Pawlyk and Family
8 months ago

Our thoughts and prayers are with Nonie and all of the O’Malley family.

Bernie and Pat King
8 months ago

Sincere condolences to the Holian family on the sad loss of Nora. May her gentle soul rest in the peace of Our Good Lord.

John and Bernie Joyce and family Carrowniskey louisburgh
8 months ago

Our sincere sympathy to all of the O Malley families on the passing away of Nora
Thinking of you and your families at this sad time
May she rest in peace

Billy Walsh and family
8 months ago

Sincere condolences to all on Noreens sad passing..she was a lovely lady..may she rest in peace

Tommy and Breege mannion
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Hopkins and Omalley family’s may she rest in peace always nice to meet up with in OReillys and have a dance

Mary Jo cannon Belcarra
8 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to Nora’s nieces,nephews and many friends and neighbours on the death of Nora.A lovely friendly lady with her a word for everyone. May she now enjoy the peace happiness and tranquility she so richly deserves with all her loved ones gone before she. RIP Nora

Sean and Aileen Gough
8 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Holian family relatives and friends on the sad loss of Nora may her gentle soul rest in peace

Padraic and Mairead Carney
8 months ago

Deepest sympathy to her nieces, nephews and cousins, Nora was a kind caring lady,. May she rest in peace.

,Hubert and Mary Jennings nee OMalley Aillemore, Newbrook, Claremorris
8 months ago

Our deep and sincere sympathy to the extended OMalley and Naughton Families on the death of Nora a lovely lady ❤️ May her soul rest in eternal peace.

Patrick Lorraine Walsh Balla
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Nora’s family of her passing may she rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Nora’s family of her passing may she rest in peace

Mary McBride(Nee O’Toole) & Family
8 months ago

Sorry to hear of Nonie’s passing. Fond memories of childhood days growing up on Inishturk. May she rest in peace

Berney, Teresa, Noel and Veronica Jennings
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all Nora’s nieces, nephews the Holians and extended families. Nora was a lovely lady. May she rest in peace

John and Anne Keane and family.
8 months ago

Sincere condolence to Nora’s family and friends. May her kind soul rest in peace 🙏

Peter and Mary Carney
8 months ago

Sincere condolences to all Nora’s nieces, nephews and cousins on her sad passing, such a lovely kind lady. May she rest in peace.

Dympna Walshe, Balla.
8 months ago

Sad to hear of Nora’s passing, Sympathy to her Niece’s, Nephew’s & Cousin’s. She was a good friend & a great cook & enjoyed her social dancing.
Rest peacefully Nora. 🌹.

Ciaran & Patricia Cunnane Ballinafad Belcarra Castlebar
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Nora nieces and nephews on the sad death of poor Nora . She was a lovely lady and always had a word for everyone. May Nora rest in peace.

Deirdre foy (nee Cunnane) claremorris.
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Nora’s family on her passing. She was always such a lovely, friendly lady who was a great friend to my dear late mother Marion Cunnane who always enjoyed her many visits with plenty of chats and good humour.
Rest in peace Nora.

The Cusack family, Newport
8 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to all Nora’s nieces, nephews,relations and friends on the sad news of her passing. She was a lovely, caring and gentle person. May Nora’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Patrick Mary and girls Walsh Slingane
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Noreen and extended Holian and O’Malley families on the passing of your Aunt Nora. May she rest in peace

The Fallon Family, Balla
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Nora’s family on her passing. She was such a warm, generous lady, with a great sense of humour and a wonderful friend to our late mother, Bernie. May she rest in peace.
May she

Gerry & Maureen Daly Rosbeg Westport
8 months ago

Deepest Sympathy To All The Family On The Death Of Nora May She Rest In Peace

Ann marie, Alice and mary jo gavin. Louisburgh
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all Nora’s family and extended families. May her soul rest in peace 🙏.

Michael, Vera Larkin & family
8 months ago

Deepest sympathy on the death of Nora. She was always such a lovely neighbour, so friendly and interesting to talk with.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Pat & Patricia Flatley
8 months ago

So sorry to hear that Nora has passed away. She was a lovely friendly lady. Sincere sympathy to her nieces and nephews and friends. May her gentle soul rest in the eternal happiness of heaven

Fr Denis Carney
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Nora’s relatives on her death. Nora was a kind and caring person who enjoyed being a member of the parish choir. May she rest in eternal peace. 🙏

Michael Murphy Lisnolan Balla
8 months ago

Deepest Sympathy To All The Family On The Death Of Nora May She Rest In Peace

Margaret Seamus Jennings and family Balla
8 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all Noreens relatives. May she rest in peace.

John and Breeda McNicholas
8 months ago

Sympathies to Nora’s relatives. Fond memories of meeting her at the Stations. May Nora Rest in Peace.

Anne Alice and Paddy Colman, Inishturk Island.
8 months ago

We are deeply sorry to hear of Nora’s passing, our dear cousin, neighbour and good friend on Inishturk.Our sincere condolences to all Nora’s nieces and nephews and extended family’s.
God rest you Nonie X

Wallis family smuttanagh Manulla
8 months ago

Condolences on the passing of a great neighbour and friend, Nora was a kind caring lady we had many lovely evenings in the kitchen reminiscing on her youth on the Island and her trips her see her sister in London she loved taking the underground. Once again she can walk her beloveed Spot and keep an eye over us all. Farewell Nora

Joe and Cora O’Brien Brownhall
8 months ago

Sincere condolences on the passing of Nora. A really nice neighbour, Always a pleasure to meet on her daily walks. May she rest in eternal peace

Margaret and Gerard O Malley Doughmakeon Louisburgh
8 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to all Norah’s nieces & nephews & many friends.
We have fond memories of Norah, we used meet her @ Social dancing n Frank O Reilly’s pre Covid.
Lovely lady.
Rest in Eternal Peace Norah.

Maureen and Peter Gavin (Coventry)
8 months ago

Rest in peace my lovely aunty Nora. Love always Maureen Peter and Family xxxxx

Raymond Clarke, Manulla
8 months ago

Sincere condolences to all of the family, may Nora rest in eternal peace.

Julie Loftus, Rushill. Balla..
8 months ago

So sorry to hear that Nora has passed away. Sincere sympathy to her nieces and nephews, and large circle of friends. Nora always had a smile and friendly word. May she be at peace with loved ones gone before her.
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Balla Parish Church Choir
8 months ago

Nora was a popular, reliable and valued member of our choir for years. She loved singing and attending meals out with her friends in the choir. We, the choir members send our condolences to Nora’s family. May Nora rest in peace.

Willie and Chris Kelly ballintleva clogher Westport
8 months ago

Our deepest condolence to Noreen Ollie and all the Holian and O Malley families on the passing of Nora may she rest in peace

Tommy & Nuala Walsh
8 months ago

So sorry to hear of the passing of Nora RIP a lovely neighbour

Kitty Moran & family,Swinford
8 months ago

So sorry to hear of Nora’s passing deepest sympathy to her family and friends. We enjoyed many nights at the social dancing. Rip

Nellie Walsh Knockaphunta Castlebar
8 months ago

CONDOLANCES TO Noras family on the passing of Nora ,May her soul Rest n Peace

Cathriona O’Malley Clare Island
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Noras brother and sisters and extended Holian and O”Malley families.
Nora was always lovely to meet especially from her time working in Dempseys bar.

Peter Caden
8 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to Ollie & The Extended Families on the Death of Nora. Ar dheis Dè go raibh a hanam dilis.

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