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Sheila Shaughnessy (nee Counihan)

SHEILA-2

Spencer Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo and late of Listry, Co. Kerry – peacefully at Mayo University Hospital – September 2025 – surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Michael, brothers John and Eamonn, sisters Hannah, Dora and Sr. Augustine.

Deeply regretted by her loving children Bríghid, Eileen, Eoin and Eamonn, daughters-in-law Siobhán and Tricia, son-in-law Ciarán (McLarnon) and Rupert, grandchildren Bob, Julia, Lara, Moya, Clíodhna, Oscar, Axel and Zak, nephew Brendan, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Suaimhneas síoraí tabhair di a Thiarna.

Sheila will repose in Coady’s Funeral Home, Castlebar, F23XY63 on Thursday evening (25th September) from 5.30 with removal at 7 o’clock to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar.

Requiem Mass on Friday morning at 11 o’clock followed by burial afterwards in Castlebar New Cemetery.

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” link below.

Enquiries to Thomas Moran & Sons, Castlebar 087 236 4598 / 094 90 21231

Published On: September 23rd, 2025

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Padraig, Therese Diskin and family, Snugboro
10 months ago

Sincere condolences to Eamonn and all the Shaughnessy on the passing of Sheila.
May she rest in eternal peace.

Eileen and Padraic Corrigan
10 months ago

Sincere condolences to the Shaughnessy family on the death of Sheila. May she rest in peace.

Marian Keane Corofin
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Shaughnessy family on the death of Shiela. I knew her for many years through the Legion of Mary. May she rest in peace

Marian and Michael Cusack, London
11 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Brigihid, Eileen, Eoin and Eamonn on the passing of your mother. Fond memories of meeting Sheila with Eileen over the years. May she rest in eternal peace.

Brian Finn
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Eoin and all the Shaughnessy family on the passing of your mother Sheila, may she rest in peace.

Niall Gallagher, Castlebar
11 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Eamonn and the Shaughnessy family

John and Lourda McHugh
11 months ago

To our sincerest sympathy to Bríghid, Eileen, Eoin, Eamonn and the extended family on the passing of your Mom. Sheila was always such a lovely lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Beverley Flynn
11 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Shaughnessy family on the passing of your mother Sheila. May her soul rest in peace.

Gerry & Margaret Faherty
11 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Shaughnessy Family on the sad passing of your mother Sheila.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Bridie John Lally and Family, Snugboro
11 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Eamonn and all the Shaughnessy family on the passing of Sheila. May she rest in peace.

Kevin & Karen Kelly Islandeady
11 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Eamonn Tricia and all the family on the sad passing of Sheila, she was such a lovely lady, may her gentle soul Rest in Peace 🙏

Ronan & Aisling Burke
11 months ago

Deepest sympathies to you Eamon, Tricia, Brighid, Eileen, Eoin and all the extended Shaughnessy family on the sad passing of your mam Sheila. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Mick and Angela Gavin
11 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Shaughnessy family on your Mum, Shiela’s passing.
May she rest in the eternal peace of heaven.

John and Anne Marie Duffy and family, Ballina
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Eoin and all the family on the sad death of your mother Sheila.May she rest in peace.

David & Nora McVeigh Tourlestrane
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Eamonn Tricia and all the Shaughnessy family at this sad time. May she rest in peace.

Kieran & Delores McCormack
11 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Eileen, Eamon & all the Shaughnessy family on the passing of your mam. May she rest in peace.

Joe and bernie lyons
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family on the sad passing of Sheila she was a lovely lady always friendly and happy may her soul rest in peace

Harcourt Family
11 months ago

Condolences to the Shaughnessy family on the very sad passing of your Mother and grandmother.

Máire Treasa Uí Dhálaigh & Clann.
11 months ago

Comhbhrón ó chroí le gach duine agaibh.
Suaimhneas síoraí do anam uasal Sheila. Beidh sibh inár bpaidreacha.
Beir beannacht Dé libh.

Elaine & Paudy O’Malley
11 months ago

Deepest sympathies to you Eamon, Tricia, Eileen, Eoin and all the extended Shaughnessy family on the sad passing of your dear mum. May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Frank & Carmel Cloherty
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Shaughnessy family in your time of grief & sorrow. May your Mother rest in eternal peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal.

Eddie & Jeananne Rodgers, Corha, Islandeady.
11 months ago

Deepest sympathies to Bríghid, Eileen, Eoin, Eamonn and extended families and friends on the loss of your lovely Mam. May she rest in peace.

Gerry tolster
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Shaughnessy family and there extended familys on the death of Sheila R I P,

Norah Devaney
11 months ago

Condolences to all the family Sheila will be sadly missed rest in peace Sheila 🙏

John and Cathriona Kelly and Fanily
11 months ago

Deepest condolences to all the Shaughnessy family on Shiela’s passing . May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace .

Noel and Patsy Feeney
11 months ago

Condolences to Eoin and the Shaugnessy family on the death of their mother Shiela.May she rest in peace..

Kieran & Jennifer Hopkins
11 months ago

Deepest sympathies to Éamonn and All the Shaughnessy family on the death of your mother, Sheila. Thinking of you all at the difficult time. May her gentle Soul rest in peace.

Geraldine, Pat & Alison Flannery, Derreenmanus
11 months ago

Sincere condolences to Eamonn and all the Shaughnessy family on the sad death of your mother. May she rest in peace.

Toni & Vincent Dillon, Dublin
11 months ago

Deepest sympathy to you Eileen & all the Shaughnessy family on the passing of your mam.May she rest in peace.

Sheila and Tony Cawley Ballynew.
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Sheila,s family on her sad passing may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Eibhlin Casey Munnelly @dentalcareireland
11 months ago

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mrs Shaughnessy. She was a lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Anne & Michael Cunningham
11 months ago

Comhbhron o chroi don chlann Shaughnessy go leir ar bhas bhur Mam. Beatha siorai di.

Maureen Geraghty. Castlebar
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Shaughnessy family on the death of Sheila. She was a lady. So nice to meet and chat with. Rest in peace Sheila

Billy & Irene Bourke, Breaffy,
11 months ago

Our sincere Sympathy to the Shaughnessy Family on the passing of Mam, a lovely Lady. Rest in Peace Sheila

Mick & Lorraine Doherty, Cloonkeen
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Eamon, Tricia and all of the Shaughnessy family on the passing of your mum & nana, May Sheila rest in peace.

Stephen & Helen Clancy. Balla.
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to you all on the death of your Mother. May she rest in Peace.

Michael Ring
11 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Shaughnessy family on the death of
Sheila.
May she rest in peace.

Noel Ennis Castlebar
11 months ago

Deepest condolences to the Shaughnessy Family on the loss of Sheila a lovely lady, may she rest in eternal peace.

Ronnie and Mary Lawlor.Castlebar.
11 months ago

Condolences to the Shaughnessy family on the sad loss of their mother Sheila.May her gentle soul soul rest in peace.

Pearse and Anne Henry
11 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the shaughnessy family on the passing of Sheila

Séamus & Chris O’Brien C-bar
11 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to Eoin and extended Shaughnessy family on the passing of your Mam, may her gentle soul rest in eternal peace 🙏

Paddy Eileen Kearney Westport Rd
11 months ago

sincere sympathies to all of Sheilas family on the great loss . A wonderful lady with a great welcome for everyone . May she rest in peace

Majella Ní Chonduibh
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Shaughnessy family on the death of your mother. Beannacht Dé ar a h-anam Solis.

Phyl & Tony Durkan Castlebar
11 months ago

Eamonn deepest sympathy to you and to Brighid, Eileen, Eoin and your extended family on the death of your beloved Mom. May she now rest in her heavenly home

Cloherty Family, Snugboro
11 months ago

Sincere condolences to Eamonn and the extended Shaughnessy family on the sad passing of your Mum. May she rest in peace.

Peter And Anne Jennings Carrowbrinogue Castlebar
11 months ago

We offer Our sincere sympathy To Brighid,Eileen,Eamon,Eoin on the sad passing of their Mam .May Her gentle soul rest in peace

Vanessa McCormack
11 months ago

Deepest sympathy on the passing of your dear mum and granny. May she rest in peace.

Damien King castlebar and westport
11 months ago

So sorry to hear the passing of Sheila, she was a very good friend of my mother, may she rest in peace.

Michael and Margaret Robinson Castlebar
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Brigdhid.Eileen, Eoin and Eamon on the passing of your dear mum Sheila, she was one of the best and a great person to know always a smile for everyone. Everyone loved her and may she rest in eternal peace.

Gillian @ Dental Care Ireland Castlebar
11 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the shaughnessy families on the sad passing of yer mum and Gramny .
She was a lovely lady and have fond memories of her . RIP Mrs Shaughnessy

Padraic & Mary Lyons
11 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Shaughnessy family on the passing of Sheila. A lovely lady. R.I.P.

Una Ni Ghabhláin
11 months ago

An-bhrón orm a chloisteáil go bhfuil Síle imithe ar shlí na fírinne. Bean uasal, Ghaelach. Cómhbhrón leis an gclann go léir.
Beannacht Dé ar a h-anam dílis.

Margo and Jim conwsy
11 months ago

Condolences to the family rest in peace Sheila 🙏

Mary & Jerry Gillard
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Shaughnessy family on the passing of your dear Mother Sheila.
May she rest in peace.

Sheila Healy
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Shaughnessy family on the passing of Sheila, a great neighbour and friend over the years. May her gentle soul rest in peace. I will miss you for the visits thinking of you all at this sad time.

Patsy & Maureen Noone
11 months ago

So sorry to hear of the passing of Sheila. A long life well lived. Deepest sympathy to Brigid, Eileen, Eoin, Eamon and extended family and friends. Sheila was a serious Kerry supporter but always did her part for Castlebar Mitchels. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace

Maura Fitzsimons
11 months ago

What a lovely lady. We had some great visits to Spencer pk. Mrs Shaughnessy was always so welcoming. May she rest in peace.

Teresa Hughie & family
11 months ago

Sincere condolences to you Eamon Trish and and all the family on the death of your mother Sheila. Thinking of ye all at this difficult time, may she rest in peace

Marie Campbell, St. Bridgets Crescent, Castlebar
11 months ago

SINCERE SYMPATHY TO BRIGHID, EILEEN, EOIN, EAMON AND ALL EXTENDED FAMILIES. SHEILA WAS AN ABSOLOUTE LADY SO THOUGHTFUL AND KIND TO EVERYONE. YOU ALL ARE IN MY THOUGHT’S AND PRAYER’S AT THIS VERY SAD TIME. MAY SHEILA’S GENTLE SOUL REST IN PEACE AMEN.

Maureen mcDonnell
11 months ago

I’m so sorry to hear this sad news. Condolences to Brighid,Eileen, Eoin and Eamon and all the family. A lovely lady and neighbour. R.I.P. Sheila .

Lorraine Laffey & Family
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Eamonn, Tricia and all the family. Our thoughts are with you. May your mum Rest in Peace

Mick & Mary Connolly, Breaffy
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Brighid, Eileen, Eoin and Eamonn on the death of your
dear Mother, Sheila. She was a truly lovely lady.
May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace with Michael and all gone before her.

Concepta Moran, Islandeady
11 months ago

My condolences to Eamonn, Siobhán & all the Counihan & Shaughnessy families on your loss. May Sheila RIP.

Kitty and AnnMarie Whyte
11 months ago

RIP Sheila. We will miss you coming in, always a pleasure to see you in our salon. Always lovely chats.
Our deepest condolences to all your family. From all at Kays salon

John & Nichola Fahey
11 months ago

Our sympathies to the Shaughnessy family on the passing of Sheila, it was always a pleasure to meet her .May she rest in peace

Betty and Paddy Gannon
11 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Bríghid and the Shaughnessy family on the passing of your beloved mother Sheila. She was a lovely lady and I enjoyed sharing the cùpla focal with her. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Suaimhneas sioraí di.

Veina & Michael Brett
11 months ago

Our sincere sympathy to Brighid and the Shaughnessy family on the death of their mother Sheila. May she rest in peace.

Kathleen Mullaney Corr, Knockmore, Ballina.
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Shaughnessy Family on the death of your dear Mother. I had many chats with her over the years. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Valerie Peter chamber’s and family
11 months ago

Our condolences to Eileen and eamonn eoin and Bridget and grandchildren and sons in laws and daughter-in-laws and extended family on your sad loss of your mum Sheila your in our thoughts and prayers may Sheila rest in peace amen 🙏

Gaye and Fintan Murphy.
11 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Brighid,Eileen, Eoin and Eamonn and to all the extended Shaughnessy family on the passing of your mother Sheila. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May Sheila’s gentle soul, rest in peace. Gaye and Fintan Murphy, Mountgordon, Castlebar.

Mary and Jimmie McHugh
11 months ago

Sincere condolences to all Sheila’s family.

Jimmy and Margaret McNicholas
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the OShaughnessy family on the sad passing of your Mam. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Lyons family SNUGBORO
11 months ago

Sincere condolences to the Shaughnessy family on the death of their Mum.
May she rest in peace

Máire & Dónal Ó Gallachóir
11 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the O’Shaughnessy family on the death of your mother, a sincere and jovial lady.
Suaimhneas síoraí ar a h-anam uasal.

Willie & Brid McAndrew.
11 months ago

We are saddened to learn of the death of Sheila .Fond memories of visiting Sheila and her late husband Michael…..a lovely kind lady .May she rest in peace.

Michael and Angela Gormley
11 months ago

Deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Mother a beautiful lady Heaven be her bed this night. Praying for you all at this sad time. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Patricia Conway
11 months ago

Deepest condolences are extended to the entire Shaughnessy family on the passing of their dear mother. She was a sweet, gentle soul.

Mary Sweeney, Cabaun Road Achill/ Balla
11 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to Eileen, Brighid, Eoin, Eamon.Grandchildren, extended family & friends on the passing of your dear beloved mum Sheila. May her kind & gentle soul rest in Peace. My thoughts & Prayers are with you all at this sad time

Susan Heneghan (Clarke)
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Shaughnessy family on the passing of Sheila. Very fond memories of our time together when we lived in Spencer Park. May she Rest in Peace.

Cristín Uí Ghiobúin, Gaelscoil Raifteirí
11 months ago

Comhbhrón ó chroí le Bríd, Eileen, Eoin, Eamonn and Clann Uí Sheachnasaigh i gcoitinne ar bhás bhur máthair ionúin, Síle. Go gcumhdaí Dia sibh uilig i bhur mbrón is go raibh leaba i measc na Naoimh is na n- Aingeal ag anam uasail Shíle.

John and Chris Ralph
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to you Eoin and all your family on ye’r great loss may her gentle soul rest in peace

Yvonne, Justin, Ryan & Evan Kerr
11 months ago

We were very sorry to hear this sad news, sincere sympathy Eamon, Tricia and all the family. May your Mum rest in peace.

Ray and Violet Malanaphy
11 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Shaughnessy family on the sad passing of their mother May she rest in peace

Ann & John Melvin & Family.
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Brigid, Eileen, Eoin & Eamon on the passing of your lovely Mam. She was a beautiful lady. May she rest in peace.

Kathleen and Ronan Pepper (Curragh Castlebar)
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Sheila’s family on the passing of your mum. May she rest in peace

John and Nora King Hollyhill
11 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Shaughnessy Family on the sad passing of your mother Sheila.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Richard King Jnr and King Family Curragh
11 months ago

Sincere condolences to all the family on the passing of Sheila. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest in peace Sheila

Frank and Patricia Larkin, Castlebar
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Shaughnessy family on the sad passing of your mother Sheila. May she rest in peace.

Alex and Laura King Castlebar
11 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Shaughnessy family on Sheila’s passing. May Sheila rest in peace.

Ronan O’Grady Louisburgh
11 months ago

Sincere sympathies to Eamon and all the O Shaughnessy family on the loss of Sheila. May she rest in peace

Frankie Forde Waldron Castlebar
11 months ago

Sincere condolences to all Sheila’s family on the death of your dear Mum. She was a lovely lady, now resting in the peace of Heaven with your Dad RIP

Caroline King Curragh
11 months ago

Heartfelt condolences to all the family on the passing of your beloved Mum Sheila. Was a dear friend of Mam, always loved their chats from Mass and collecting for Western Care in times past. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Sheila rest in peace reunited with Mike.

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