Sr. Teresa Kilcourse

SR-TERESA-KILCOURSE

Sisters of Mercy, Árd Bhríde, Castlebar, Cranmore Sligo and St. Mary’s Convent Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand, died peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Cuan Chaitríona Nursing Home Castlebar, surrounded by members of her family and her Mercy community on 6th March 2026.

Reunited in her heavenly home with her parents, her sister Carmel and the deceased Sisters of Mercy.

Fondly remembered by the Árd Bhríde Community, the Sisters of Mercy Western Branch and the Sisters of Mercy Auckland, New Zealand with whom she shared life for 70 years, her sisters Maura Dunican and Nuala King, brother Noel Brett, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, sister in law Geraldine, brothers in law Sandy and the late Michael, RI.P. and her many friends in Auckland.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at Árd Bhríde, Castlebar, H23 W571 on Sunday March 8th from 3.30 to 5pm.

Arrival at the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar on Monday March 9th for Mass of the Resurrection at 11.00 a.m, followed by Cremation at Shannon Crematorium.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live at https://www.churchtv.ie/castlebar

Sr. Teresa had made arrangements to donate her body to medical science for the purpose of the advancement of medical knowledge, but this wish could not be fulfilled due to circumstances beyond her control.

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 2364598 / 094 90 21231

Published On: March 6th, 2026

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Margaret Horan
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Sisters of Mercy and Kilcourse family on the death of Teresa .
I have fond memories of our year at Mt Oliver Dundalk. May Teresa rest in peace after a full life of loving Mercy service.

Maureen Byrne Creevagh The Neale.
1 month ago

Condolences to the sisters of mercy Àrd Bhride, also to her sisters Maura Nuala and Noel and all the family. May Teresa rest in peace.

Joe and Mary Madden, Kilmeena,
1 month ago

Condolences to Nuala and Sandy extended family and friends on the sad passing of Sr. Teresa, May her Gentle Soul Rest in peace 🙏

Mary & Mike Slattery & family , Kilmeena
1 month ago

So sorry to hear of your sister’s passing Nuala. Thinking of ye all at this sad time
May she rest peacefully.

Mary O Malley and John O Malley GORTAWARLA Newport
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy and condolences to sister Treasa’s Community and Family Nuala, Maura and Noel.
May she Rest in peace.

Noelene Cashin Cafolla
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Nuala, and family of Sister Teresa Kilcourse.
Thinking of you dear Nuala at this sad time . May her gentle soul rest in the heavens.

Kevin /Kathleen Barrett
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Nuala/Sandy and all the family Rip SRTeresa

Peter&Bernie O Brien ballycushion
1 month ago

Our deepest systems to Sr Teresa family and to Noel &Geraldine on death Sr Tersea may she rest in peace 🙏

Peter and Anne Jennings Carrowbrinogue Castlebar
1 month ago

Our condolance to Sister Teresa Family and the Sisters of Mercy.I got to know Sister Teresa when I used to visit My late Mother and many is the great chat We had together .She was a lovely person and full of interesting stories about Her life in New Zealand.May Her gentle soul rest in peace .

Catherine Fitzgibbon . Castlebar .
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to all of Sr Teresa s family and the Sisters of mercy in CastlebarAuckland and Cranmore She gave her best life to God for 70 yrs what.a dedicated lady to her faith and her people and all who knew her in this life . She will continue to care for them in her heavenly kingdom with all those gone before her , rest in peace Sr Teresa . Your work is done on this earth but you will continue the same in the next life .

Una Quinn
1 month ago

Sincerest sympathy, Nuala, on the death of your beloved sister. Suaimhneas síoraí di go deo !

Wendy Louis
1 month ago

My deepest condolences to the community and family of Sr Teresa. We were classmates in Mount Oliver and good friends. May she rest in peace.

Kathleen Lavelle. Horkans hill Westport
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to all of Sr Theresa family. I have fond memories of her over a long friendship. She’ll be missed greatly by all who knew her. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Maureen , James Keane & family
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Nuala and Sandy and all family members on the death of Sr Teresa. May she enjoy the light of heaven ❤️

Noel Brett
1 month ago

Condolences to Nuala, Sandy and family on the loss of Teresa. May she rest in peace.

Catherine O’Malley
1 month ago

Sincere Condolences to Sr Teresa’s family and the Sisters of Mercy. May she rest in peace.

Phyllis McGuinness
1 month ago

May her gentle soul rest in peace, thank you for your many years in Cranmore in Sligo, sincere sympathy to all her family and friends RIP

Jimmy Horan & family
1 month ago

Rip Sr Teresa . Got to know you when visiting our late mum madeline Rip. You would come in sit with us and chat and enjoyed your company. A lovely lady full of wit and knowledge. May your gentle soul rest in peace.

Terry O’Hara
1 month ago

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Sr Teresa. Many fond memories of her indomitable spirit. May She Rest in Peace

Tracy and Neil O’Donnell, Kilmeena
1 month ago

Sincere Sympathy to Sr.Teresa’s family especially Nuala and Sandy on her passing. May she rest in peace.

Kathleen Duffy
1 month ago

Sincere Condolences to Sr Teresa’s family and the Sisters of Mercy. I got to know Sr Teresa when we were on the Pastoral Council together. Sr. Teresa was a lovely person and full of interesting stories of her wonderful life. May she Rest in Peace

Mary Fahey Tighe,Main Street
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Sr.Teresa’s family,Sisters of Mercy and her many friends on Sr.Teresa’s passing.A lovely lady who I got to know when we were on the Parish Council together.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Martin & Pamela O Donnell Kilmeena
1 month ago

Our sincere sympathy to Nuala and all Sr Teresa’s family on her sad passing. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Ann McHugh, Newtown, Castlebar
1 month ago

Sincere Condolences to Sr Teresa’s Family & the Mercy Community on the passing of Sr.Teresa, May her gentle soul Rest in Peace

Pj and mary geraghty shraigh west and Manchester
1 month ago

Condolences to noel and all the family on your sad loss may her soul rest in peace with all family members amen

Angela Gormley
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Sr. Teresa’s family and the Sisters of Mercy. I got to know Sr. Teresa’s when we served on the pastoral council. She was a beautiful lady Heaven be her bed.

Liam & Noreen Sadler
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Maura, Nuala and Noel on the loss of your sister. May she rest in peace.

Liam &ences Noreen Sadler
1 month ago

Our sincere condolences to Maura, Nuala and Noel on the death if your sister. May she rest in eternal peace.

Maureen Geraghty. Castlebar
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to the Kilcourse family and the Sisters of Mercy on the passing of Sr. Teresa. A lovely woman. She had many wonderful qualities. Rest in peace now Sr. Teresa

Mary Gillard
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy on the passing of
Sr Teresa. Had the pleasure of her company on many occasions when I was visiting Ard Bhride. May she rest in peace.

Frankie Forde Waldron Castlebar
1 month ago

Sorry to hear of the death of Sr. Teresa. A wonderful character I got to know when we were on the Parish Council. She had a great sense of humour and was great company. May she now rest in Heavenly Peace.

Kitty Mulloy & Family, Kilmeena.
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Nula, Sandy, and all of Sr. Teresa’s extended family, as well as her many friends at the Ard Bhríde community and the Sisters of Mercy, on her death.
Thinking of you all at this very sad time. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Aidan & Mary Brett and Family
1 month ago

One beautiful woman has left us ,May she rest in peace

Tom and Tom treacy Main Street Ballinrobe Co mayo
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to you all. I loved meeting her in the hair dressers we had such fun together. She had a marvelous since of humour. May her gentle soul rest in peace

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