Sheila O’Malley (nee Patten)

Sheila-O'Malley

Keel, Achill – passed away peacefully at St Fionnans Nursing Home, Achill Sound on 22nd March 2026.

Predeceased by her husband Eamonn, daughter Catherine, her brother Paraic, sisters Bridie and AnnaMarie.

A beloved Mum to her daughters Annette, Geraldine and Tara, a much loved Nanny to Grace, Alfie, Oliver, Evie and Cara.

She will be sadly missed by her brother Michael, sister in law Margaret, her nieces, nephews and her wider circle of family and friends.

Reposing at Sweeneys Funeral Home, Achill Sound on Tuesday evening, 24th March from 5.00pm until 6.30pm followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Pollagh.

Sheila’s Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, 25th March at 11am with burial afterwards in Slievemore cemetery.

May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Family flowers only please.

Donations can be made in memory of Sheila to St Colmans day centre, Achill.

 

Published On: March 23rd, 2026

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Chris Darby
1 week ago

Sincerest condolences to Geraldine and the family on the loss of their dear Mum Sheila. May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Shane and Sarah Dever Dooagh
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Family on the passing of Sheila, May her Soul Rest in Peace

Martina and Raymond McNea Gallagher
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Annette, Geraldine, Jake and Tara, Grace, Alfie, Oliver, and her brother Michael, sister in law Margaret, her nieces, nephews and family and friends.
Thoughts and prayers with you all at this difficult time. May Sheila rest in peace. She was a beautiful lady xxxx

Evelyn foley
2 weeks ago

So sad to hear the about the passing of Sheila , she was a lovely lady , thinking of ye all at this sad time , may Sheila rest in peace

Gerald, Jacqueline & Nora Dever, Saula
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Geraldine and family on the loss of your mother. May Sheila rest in peace.

Michael & Bridgie (Lavelle) Healy &Family , Newbridge.
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to The O’Malley and Patten Families. May Sheila rest in peace.

Raymond McGinty The Boreen Cashel
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family at this sad time

Sharon Campbell
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to you Geraldine and to your family on the sad loss of your beloved mum. May she rest in peace

Brenda Hastings
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Geraldine and family on the passing of Sheila. May she rest in peace.

Martin and Lorna ODONNELL
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to the O’Malley and Patten family on the passing of Sheila. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Rebecca Webb
2 weeks ago

I am so sorry to hear about your Mums passing Geraldine. Thinking of you all at this really difficult time x

Clodagh and Niamh
2 weeks ago

We are saddened to hear of Sheila’s passing. Condolences to Tara, Annette, Geraldine and your families. You have lost a beautiful mum and nanny. Lots of lovely memories of Sheila in Keel. Plenty chat and fun.
May Sheila rest in peace.

Tina & Tony McHugh Pollagh
2 weeks ago

Sincere Condolences to Geraldine, Annette ,Tara and grandchildren brother Michael and all extended family on Sheila’s passing. Sheila was a lovely lady and may her gentle soul Rest In Peace

Etain O’Connor
2 weeks ago

My sincere condolences to Geraldine and family on the passing of your mum. May she Rest In Peace 🙏

John and Elizabeth Barrett and family ,Bervie
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Annette, Tara,Geraldine on the sad passing of your lovely mother Sheila, sincere condolences also to her brother Michael and sister inlaw Margaret and to her cherished grandchildren and extended Patten and O’Malley families, neighbours and many friends. May Sheila’s kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Catherine Patten
2 weeks ago

Sincere Condolences to Sheila’s family. May she rest in peace 🙏

Mary Sheehy Dunstable london
2 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to all the family. RIP

Greg and mary Toolis
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to the O’Malley and Patten family on the passing of Sheila.
May her gentle soul rest in peace

Bridgie johnson pollsgh
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family

Mary Theresa Halkett and family
2 weeks ago

With Sincere and deepest sympathy to Geraldine,Annette,Tara ,Michael Patten and all the O’Malley and Patten family. Sheila will be remembered with love for her generosity and kindness. May she now rest with her Eamon and her family who have gone before her.

Bernard and Phylomena Cafferkey- Heaney
2 weeks ago

Heartfelt condolences to all the family on a sad passing of Sheila. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad and difficult time.
Rest in Peace Sheila.
Phylomena Cafferkey-Heaney
The Brae and Inishturk

Tommy Mack & Chris and Kathleen Murray Dooagh
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Sheila’s family and and all her extended families Rest in Peace

Kieran, Marjorie, Seán, Maebh and Colm
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Geraldine, Annette and Tara on the loss of your lovely Mum. Also to her brother Michael. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

PHIL lally
2 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to Annette, Tara and to all Sheila’s family at this sad time .My thoughts and prayers are with you all Ar deserve De go raibh an anam dilis” Phil

Tommy and Andrea Maloney
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all of the Patten and O’Malley family on the death of Sheila may she rest in peace.

Farrell and Sandra Corrigan, Balllinasally.
2 weeks ago

So sorry to learn of Sheila’s passing, May she Rest in Peace Amen.
Our sincere sympathy to all family members, and brother Michael, sorry for your loss.

Michael and Margot Mc namara Boley
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Michael and all the Patten and O Malley families on the passing of Sheila

Anne & Kathleen Joyce
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Geraldine, Annette and Tara on death of your beloved Mother Sheila . To her brother Michael sister law Margaret & Family and all extended Patten Family we send our condolences. Sorry we are unable to be with you at this sad time . You are in our thoughts and prayers. May Sheila’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Catherine, Alex & Thomas McFarlane
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Geraldine & all your family on the loss of your Mum & Grandmother. May she rest in peace.

John, Catherine, Johnathan, Nicole, gererd Fadian Crumpawn
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to you all the family. May Sheila gentle soul rest in peace. ♥️

Una O Malley (Tusla)
2 weeks ago

Deepest condolonces to Geraldine and family on the loss of their dear Mum Sheila. May she rest in peace.

Jason Gavin, Crumpaun
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Patten and O’Malley families. Sheila was a very kind and joyful person, a wonderful neighbour on Crumpaun Road. May she rest in peace.

Martin Lavelle & family, Newtown, Keel.
2 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to Annette, Geraldine, Tara & families and to Michael Patten & family on the loss of Sheila. May she rest in peace.

Mags and mick Joe
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the family. May Sheila rest in peace.

Michael Joyce closhreed river.
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all Sheila’s family on her sad passing. Rest in peace Sheila.

Jacinta McEvoy
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Annette Evie and Cara on the passing of your mother and Evie and Cara grandmother may she rest in piece 🙏

Pat and Maureen Conway, Cabaun.
2 weeks ago

Our Deepest Sympathy to her daughters, and brother, extended families, relatives and friends. May Sheila Rest In Peace.

John & Patsy Dalton, Canada/Dooagh
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all of Sheila’s family, her brother Michael and the extended O’Malley and Patten families on their sad loss. May Sheila rest in peace.

Helen Kilbane & Family Gobfada, Saula
2 weeks ago

Condolences to all her family and friends at this sad time. May Sheila rest in peace.

Marty and Margaret Gallagher crumpaun keel
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to the Omalley ,Patten and extended families on the passing of Sheila may she rest in peace

Geraldine & Tom McNamara Crumpawn
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all Sheila’s family on their sad loss, to her brother Michael and all the extended O’Malley and Patten families.
May Sheila now rest in heavenly peace.

PJ Gielty keelwest Dooagh
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to you Michael and all Sheila’s Family on your sad loss.
Rest in Peace🙏🙏

The Calvey Family, Keel
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Annette, Geraldine, Tara and extended O Malley and Patten Family on the loss of your wonderful Mum Sheila. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Terence and Mary Dever & family
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Annette,Geraldine,Tara and all the O Malley and Patten families on the passing of Shelia. May she rest in peace.

Triona and Jim Treanor & Family, Monaghan
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Sheila’s Family and her brother Michael and extended families on the sad passing of Sheila, may her gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Michael John, Linda & Michael Dever
2 weeks ago

Our heartfelt condolences to all of Sheila’s family on her sad passing. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Ellen Cafferkey
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Geraldine Jake Alfie & Oliver, the O’Malley & Patten families.
May you Mum rest in peace.

Philip Mc Nulty
2 weeks ago

Sincerest sympathy to all the family of Sheila. May She Rest in Peace.

Helen McGeough
2 weeks ago

Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. May she rest in peace. Condolences to you Geraldine and all your family.

Michael & Francie Moran
2 weeks ago

Sad to hear of Sheila’s passing.
She was a lovely lady
May She Rest in Peace

Des & mags Flanagan and family .carras..
2 weeks ago

Our deepest condolences to Annette, Geraldine and Tara on the sad passing of your dear mum Sheila, A lovely lady inside and out with a heart of Gold .
Have lovely memories of Sheila and the O’Malley family to treasure from the time we lived as neighbours in Luton.
May Sheila rest in peace 🙏 💔

Nora Gallagher (kilcoyne)and family, crossroads river keel
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family and extended families and friends on the passing of Sheila.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Paul Lawless TD
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the O’Malley and Patten families on the passing of Sheila. May she rest in peace.

Stephanie Lally
2 weeks ago

Thinking of you Geraldine and all your family on the passing of your mother Sheila. May she Rest in Peace.

Anne-Marie McNicholas
2 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy Geraldine and to your family on the sad loss of your beloved mother. May she rest in peace.

Sean Hoban Newport
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Shelia’s family and friends. I had good memories of her shopping trips to Castlebar. May She Rest In Peace.

Bridgie and John Cafferkey cabaun.
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to the
O Malley and Patten family on the sad passing of Sheila.
May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Paul Donnelly
2 weeks ago

Dear Annette, Geraldine and Tara. I am sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved mother.
May she watch over you and rest in peace.
Thinking of you and all your family at this sad time. 🙏🙏🙏

Anna Browne, Castle bar/Crumpawn
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Michael, the patten and O’Malley families on the death of Sheila, may she rest in peace.

Anne Burke Brae Dooagh.
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to all Sheila’s Family. Brother Michael.
The O’ Malley and Patten Families on Sheila’s sad loss .
May her gentle soul now rest in peace

Denise Fadian and Family keel
2 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to Annette, Tara, Geraldine and all O’Malley and Patten family on the loss of Sheila.
May she rest in peace

Anthony & Mary McNamara Keel / Birmingham
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the O’Malley and Patten families on the sad passing of Sheila may she rest in peace

Nicola Gavin, Crumpaun
2 weeks ago

Heartfelt condolences to the O’Malley and Patten families on the passing of Sheila.
Sheila was a wonderful neighbour and friend to us all in Crumpaun. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Fiona & Padraic Scanlon & Family Pollagh
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Geraldine and all the O Malley and Patten families on the sad passing of Sheila. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad and difficult time. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Paul & Mary McLoughlin Achill Sound
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to all Sheila’s family May she rest in peace

Kieran McGoldrick
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies Geraldine and family on the sad loss of your beloved mother. May she rest in peace.

Michael and Celia (Barron) Barrett Keel/Closhreed
2 weeks ago

We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the Patten and O’Malley family’s at this very sad time. Sheila was a lovely lady and friend, may she rest in peace.

John P. O’Malley & Family, Keel.
2 weeks ago

So sad to hear about Sheila’s passing. Since Sympathy to all of the Patten Family and all of Sheila’s Neighbours and friends at this difficult time. Rest in Peace Sheila.

Lisa Higgins (Gavin)
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the O’Malley and Patten families. She was a wonderful neighbour of ours in Crumpaun. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

John & Mary Cafferkey. Westport Dooagh
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to you Michael and all Sheila’s Family on your sad loss.
Rest in Peace

Mary Ruddy,Bunnacurry.
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Families.
May Sheila rest in peace 🙏

Edward Calvey Keel/Westport
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all families on the passing of Sheila. May she rest in peace.

Miriam Comerford
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Annette and Tara and family on your Mam’s passing.May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Anthony Mick & Anastasia McNamara, Pollagh.
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to the Patten and O’Malley families on the sad passing of Sheila, may her gentle soul rest in peace.

James and Margaret Mc Namara Kent.
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to the O’Malley and Patten families on the passing of Sheila.May her gentle soul rest in peace

Sharon, Isabelle Mc Nea & family Tonragee
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathies to Sheila’s family, Geraldine, Tara and Annette, Jake, Oliver, Alfie, Evie, Cara and Grace, her extended family, friends and neighbours. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Eneas and Mary McNulty, Saula
3 weeks ago

Our very sincere sympathy to Sheila’s family on their sad loss, to her brother Michael and all the extended family.
May Sheila rest in eternal peace.

Jacqueline and Joan Cafferkey
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Geraldine and all the family on your Mum’s passing. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Mike and Marlene Heaney, Pollagh
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all Sheila’s family. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Micheal,Patricia Joyce The Beehive Achill
3 weeks ago

It’s with great sadness we learned of the passing of Sheila, lots of lovely memories of Sheila’s visits to the Beehive. Deepest condolences to Annette, Geraldine and Tara, and beloved grandchildren, brother Michael. So sorry can’t make the funeral, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Padraig and Kathleen McNamara Luton and Cabaun
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to the O’Malley and Patten families on the sad loss of Shiela a beautiful lady inside and out with the kindest heart. May her Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time 🙏

J.J. & Teresa Mc Namara Dooagh
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Geraldine and all the O Malley / Patten family on the passing of Sheila. May she rest in peace .

Angela McGurrin
3 weeks ago

Condolences to Annette Geraldine and Tara on the passing of your mother.
Condolences to all the families.

Micheal & Marian McNulty, Bunnacurry.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Sheilas family on your mum’s passing may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Anthony & Mary McNamara, Keel West
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the O’Malley and Patten families on the passing of Sheila.
May her gentle the soul rest in peace

Tony Anne Gallagher and Family Newtown Keel
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to the Patten and O Malley Families on the sad passing of Sheila. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

McNamara (Vesey) family Keel
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to the O Malley and Patten families on your sad loss, may she rest in peace.

Tommy & Deirdre Cafferkey Pollagh
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the O’Malley and Patten families on the passing of Sheila. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Kathleen and Tom Johnston
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Sheila’s family, brother Michael, extended Patten and O’Malley families. May her soul rest in eternal peace

Mary Alice, Colm & Martin Kelly (Lavelle) Tullow & Keel
3 weeks ago

Our Sincere Sympathies to The O’Malley and Patten Families on the sad passing of Sheila. May She Rest In Peace.

Stephen and Maureen Gavin and family Keel
3 weeks ago

Heartfelt condolences to all the O Malley and Patten families on the passing of our wonderful neighbour and friend Sheila who was kind, caring and forever jolly and may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Cynthia
3 weeks ago

My sincere condolences to all family members on the loss of your, mother, Nanny and loved one. May she now rest in peace and may the support and friendship of friends and neighbours be with you in the lonely days ahead.

Patrick And Bernie English
3 weeks ago

Our Deepest sympathies to Sheila’s Family, Brother Michael and the extended Patten & O Malley Families on Her Passing. May Her Gentle Soul Rest In peace

Peter/Anne Forrey
3 weeks ago

Rest in peace Sheila.

Maureen & Anthony Hassett, Crumpaun
3 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of the passing of Sheila. Sincere condolences to all of her family. May her soul rest in peace.

Peter/Anne Forrey
3 weeks ago

Rest in peace Sheila.Sympathy to all family members.

Kevin and Goretti Grealis
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all Sheila’s family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May Sheila Rest in Peace.

Robert Lloyd
3 weeks ago

She was loved and will be missed dearly by her children and grandchildren. Sheila was a very special person and was instrumental in my life. The grandmother to my two children Evie and Cara. I loved her very much. May she rest in peace

Noreen Brady
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the families. May Sheila’s Soul Rest in Peace

Noreen Brady
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family May Sheila’s soul rest in peace

Anne Barrett . Crumpawn / Leeds
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all Sheila’s family. May she rest in peace Amen. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Anthony and Ann McNamara, Pollagh,
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Family’s, May Sheila Rest in Peace.

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