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Richard James Cunningham

Richard-James-Cunningham

Welshpool, Belcarra, Castlebar, Co. Mayo and formerly of Manchester, England – peacefully at Mayo University Hospital,  Castlebar on 30th July  2026, surrounded by his loving family after a brave battle with illness.

Predeceased by his father Pat and nephew Oliver, also grandparents from the Cunningham and Evans families.

He will be forever loved and always remembered by his heartbroken mum Julie, his sister Sinead and brother-in-law Michael, his adored nephews Harry and Jake, his cousins, neighbours and many friends.

Richard will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Adored nephew, cousin, neighbour and friend.

May he rest in peace.

Richard will repose at Belcarra  Community Centre,  Belcarra,  Castlebar on Sunday, 2nd August from 6.00pm with prayers at 8.00pm, followed by private removal to his home.

His funeral will arrive at St. Anne’s Church, Belcarra on Monday, 3rd August at 12.45pm for Funeral Mass at 1.00pm.

Afterwards Richard will be laid to rest beside his beloved dad Pat in Guesdian Cemetery.

House strictly private please

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu if desired to the Oncology Unit at Mayo University Hospital, c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street, Castlebar.

If you wish to leave a message of sympathy for the family please click on the Condolence link below or you can write to the family, c/o Kilcoynes Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar.

All enquiries to Kilcoynes Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar 0872648869

www.kilcoynefuneralhome.com

Published On: July 31st, 2026

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Anne and Pat McLaughlin
4 days ago

Our deepest condolences to you Julie and your family on the untimely death of Richard, you are in our thoughts and prayers, Rest In Peace Richard.

Jackie & Michael Cawley ( Mc Namara )
7 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Julie, Sinead, Michael, Harry, Jake and extended families on the sad passing of Richard. May he rest in peace

Tony Smyth Tyres Kilkelly
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cunningham Family on the passing of Richard. May he rest in peace.

Ann Tuohy. Belcarra.
1 week ago

My sincere sympathies to Julie, Sinead, Michael, Harry, Jake & all the extended family on the passing of Richard. I got to know Richard when we worked in Volex. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Breege Blake
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to you Julie, Sinead, and family on the sad and untimely passing of Richard. May he rest in peace.

Caroline downes
1 week ago

I am so sorry to hear about Richard thinking about you all at this sad time rest in peace 🙏

kieran, carmel and ciaran walsh, shammer, kilkelly.
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Cunningham family and friends on the sad passing of Richard ,may he rest in peace .Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time .

Martin & Fiona Tansey kilturra
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to Richards mum Julie sinead Brother in law michael nephews Harry and Jake. May Richard reat in peace 🙏

Doc and Claire Straide
1 week ago

Our Sincere Condolences to Richard’s Mum Julie, Sister Sinead Brother in law Michael Nephews Harry and Jake and the extended Family, May Richard rest in peace

John & Caroline Flannery and family
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Julie, Sinead, Micheal and the extended Cunningham and Evans families on the sad passing of Richard.
May he rest in peace

Nora Keane . Castlebar.
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to you Julie and to Richard s sister on his untimely death so young. Such a sad time for u and his extended family and friends. R.I.P.

James finn Lymm cheshire
1 week ago

Sincere condolences To Julie Sinead and family at this sad time Richard was so young God Rest him May His Soul and all the Souls of the faithfully Departed Rest in peace Amen

Maureen. Flannery. Kent and Fauleens
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cunningham family may Richard Rest in Peace May God comfort you all at this very sad time.

Pat and Maegaret Curley
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Julie Sinead Michael Harry Jack and the extended Cunningham family on the very sad passing of Richard. He is united with his dear dad Pat.

Paddy and Teresa Dunne
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to Julie,Sinead,Michael,Harry,Jake and extended family on the passing of Richard.May he Rest in Peace

Martina and Dermot Smyth
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to Julie, Sinead ,Michael and all the family on the passing of Richard. May he Rest in Peace

Eamon and Kathleen mcgreal Belcarra
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to the cunningham family neighbours and friends on the passing of Richard may he rest in peace.

Paddy Higgins
1 week ago

My sincere sympathy to Julie, Sinead, Michael and all the family on the sad passing of Richard, he was a gentleman, may he rest in peace 🙏

Howley Family Bonniconlon
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to the Cunningham Family on the sad passing of Richard. Rest in eternal peace. From Howley’s – in laws of your late neighbours Seamus & Ann Loftus Rip.

Michael Rooney and Carmel Quinn
1 week ago

Our deepest sympathy to Julie, Sinead, and all the Cunningham and extended families on the passing of Richard, may he rest in peace Amen 🙏 thinking of you all at this sad time xx

Maureen Martin
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to Richard’s family on his death. May he rest in peace.

Pat and Mary Coleman and family
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Julie, Sinead, Micheal and the extended Cunningham and Evans families on the sad passing of Richard.
May he rest in peace

Sarah Niland
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to aii the family rip Richard.

Ann & Brendan O’Dowd Gurteen
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to all of Richard’s family and to the extended Cummingham family, may Richard RIP 🙏

Angela Murray and family, Castlelucas, Ballyglass, Claremorris.
1 week ago

Condolences to all of you at this sad and difficult time. May God rest Richard’s soul.

Eddie Walsh, Manulla.
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Julie, Sinead, Michael, Harry, Jake and all the family on the sad passing of Richard, may he Rest in Peace.

Pauline Walsh, Ballyvary/Manulla.
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Julie, Sinead, Michael, Harry, Jake and all the extended family on the passing of Richard, may he Rest in Peace, thinking of you all at this sad time 🙏 Richard is now reunited with his Dad Pat and nephew Oliver xx

Pat and Sharon Rooney and Family
1 week ago

As a family, we feel so honoured to have known Richard and to call him our friend. He displayed great courage in his illness and stayed hopeful to the very end.
To Julie, Sinead , Michael, Harry and Jake, we are so sorry that you have to go through this heartache. You are in our prayers.
We are thankful for all the lovely memories we have of Richard and will remember him with great fondness.
Rest in peace Richard 🕊️

Martina & James Bohan, Cuilmore, Gurteen
1 week ago

Our sincere sympathy to Julie, Sinéad, Michael and the extended Cunningham and Evans families on the sad passing of Richard. May he rest in eternal peace.

Michael martin and mary rogers
1 week ago

Dear Julie sinead michael Harry jake and all of Richards extended family neighbours and friends at this heartbreaking time.
Richard was always a good kind genuine friend ,and help you anyway he could at any time.
You will be missed forever Richard.
You fought the good fight with strength and dignity ,now may you get the best bed in heaven and may your gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
Rip 🙏 Richard xx

Patsy & Tina Brennan..Newbrook.
1 week ago

Dear Julia ,Sinéad,Michael & boys…we are shocked and deeply saddened to hear Richard has passed away…we enjoyed many a lovely visit from Richard and his beloved Dad Pat…May they both now rest in peace.

Michael, Rena, Aidan Giblin and family Welshpool Belcarra
1 week ago

Our sincere condolences to Julie and all the family on the sad passing of Richard a lovely neighbour may he rest in peace🙏🙏

Damien and Caroline flatley Binghamstown
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to you all on Richard’s passing . May he rest in peace

Kathy O’Toole
1 week ago

So shocked and saddened to hear of Richards passing.
My condolences to you Julie, Sinead, Michael and nephews Harry and Jake. May he rest in peace.

Betty Donohoe
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Julie Richards Mum Sister Sinead, brother-in-law Michael, nephews Harry & Jake. May Richard RIP 🙏🙏

Jimmy loftus and family Ballyfarna Belcarra
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Julie, Sinead, Michael, Harry and Jake on the sad and sudden passing of Richard.
Taken from this life at such a young age, it’s so hard to comprehend.
May Richard be reunited with his beloved dad Pat and his nephew Oliver and all his loved ones gone before him.
Rest in heavenly peace Richard 🙏

Gerry Peggy Katie Sarah Murray
1 week ago

Our sincere sympathy to you all.
May Richard rest in peace.
You are all in our prayers.

Jackie and Joe Connolly Belcarra
1 week ago

Dear Julie Sinéad Michael Harry and Jake. We are so sorry to hear about Richard’s passing. We convey Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to all the family. May Richard’s gentle sole rest in peace 🙏

Tommy and Sinead Lyons,Kilmacrade,Breaffy
1 week ago

Our sincere condolences to Richard’s mum Julie, sister Sinead brother-in-law Michael and his nephews Harry and Jake.May Richard rest in peace.❤️

Bernadette and Martin Roughneen
1 week ago

Our sincere symphaties to Sinead Michael and all the family. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Carmel Tom Thomas Claire and Stephen Reynolds
1 week ago

Dear Julie Sinead, Michael and extended family . We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Richard RIP. May Richard have eternal peace and be rejoined with his dad Pat nephew Oliver and his grandparents. May god comfort you you all at this sad time.

Sinead & Killian Mcpartland
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to Sinead, Michael and family, may he rest in peace.

Sylvia Jordan & sons.
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to Julie, Sinead and families. May Richard rest in peace in his heavenly home. God bless you all. 🙏

Imelda and Michael Freeley. Cheshire, England
1 week ago

So sad to hear the news about Richard.
Our prayers and thoughts are with Julie, Sinead and family at this sad time.
Richard was a kind, generous and a wonderful man who loved his family deeply.
Was a privilege to know him and have his friendship from his time in Manchester to his home in Belcarra

Mary & Paddy McDonagh, Clogher
1 week ago

Dear Julie Sinead, Michael and nephews. We are so shocked to hear of Richard’s death.
Have many happy memories of Richard and his Dad when they worked here with us in Clogher and pray they are now together again. May God comfort you all at this very sad time.
Rest in peace Richard.

Surie Jay
1 week ago

Dear Julie, Sinead, Michael and nephews, may God’s strength and love hold you during this heartbreaking time .
May Richard rest in peace and may his family find comfort and healing with support from family and friends.

Mairead and Tom Flanagan and family
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to all his family and relatives and friends and neighbours may he rest in peace

Tommy finn belcarra
1 week ago

I’m so so sorry to hear this news . Thoughts are with Julie, Sinead, Michael and all the Family
May he rest in peace . 🙏

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