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Walter Galvin

Walter-Galvin

Gortavehy West, Rathmore, Co. Cork and formerly of Rathglass West, Knockanillan, Ballina, Co. Mayo (28th September, 2026) – peacefully  at his residence in Cork surrounded by love after a long illness bravely borne.

Predeceased by his parents Ann and John Galvin and his first wife Josephine Mulready Galvin.

Beloved husband of Marie Collins and father of Mark, Stephen, David Nikki, and Michelle.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, daughters-in-law Antoinette, Shona and Áine, grandchildren Lucas, Sáoirse, Naoise, Diarmuid, Sadhbh, Daíthi, Maximus and Isabelle, his brother John, sisters Amellia and Bernadette, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Walter Rest in Peace.

Reposing at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina (F26 V274) on Tuesday evening, 29th of September from 6:00pm until 7:30pm.

Funeral will proceed to Tarrants Funeral Home, Millstreet (P51 XF86) where Walter will repose on Thursday evening, 1st of October from 5:30pm until 7:30pm.

Funeral will arrive for Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Friday morning to St. Patricks Church, Millstreet (P51 RT91) followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

Walter’s funeral Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

Family flowers only please donations if desired to Marymount Hospice Cork care of McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina of online https://marymount.ie/

House Private Please.

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for his family below.

Published On: September 28th, 2026

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Paul connor
5 days ago

Condolences to all the family

Pat and Caroline Maughan
5 days ago

Our deepest sympathies to you Nikki and all the Galvin family on the passing of your Dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May his gentle soul rest in peace. 🙏

Brian & Joan Tuffy
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Nikki and the Galvin family on Walters passing, may he rest in peace

Cathriona & Fiona Hennigan, Killala
6 days ago

Sincere condolonces to all of Walter’s family. He was a gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace. xx

Frances Lynott
6 days ago

Deepest condolences to the Galvin family on the passing of Walter. May he rest in peace.

Margaret Glacken
6 days ago

Sincere condolences to Nikki and the Galvin family on the passing of Walter. May he Rest in Peace.

Michael Rochford, Knockmore.
6 days ago

Deepest Sympathies to Nikki and all the connected family on the Sad Passing of Walter… A much loved Gentleman by all who knew him. May The Kind Gentle Soul of Walter Rest In Peace.

Pat and Kathleen Collins
7 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Galvin family on the passing of your dad. May he rest in peace.

JOE HAUGH TAXIMAN
7 days ago

TO NICKI AND ALL THE FAMILY. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY WALTER RIP 🙏 . JOE.

Tracy O’Boyle
1 week ago

So sorry to hear of Walters passing, may he rest in peace. You were all lovely neighbors in Crossmolina, love to you all.

Annette Mc Grath
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to the Galvin family and extended family on the passing of Walter. May his soul rest in peace 🙏

Mary Wilson family
1 week ago

Our sincere condolences to all Walter’s family on his passing my his soul rest in peace

Anne, Rónan & Gráinne Quinn ,Shanaghy Heights Ballina
1 week ago

Our deepest sympathies to you Nikki & your family on the bereavement of your beloved Dad. So sorry we couldnt make the funeral but you are in our thoughts & prayers. Sending hugs. May Walter rest in peace

Margaret Mullen (Sheehan) Ballina St
1 week ago

So sorry to hear of Walter’s passing, may his soul rest in peace.

Fiona Sean Chloe Gaughan
1 week ago

Sincere Sympathy to you Nikki & all the Galvin Family on the sad passing of your Dad Walter , may he rest in peace.

Kilbane family, Killala
1 week ago

Our deepest condolences to David, Nikki and Michelle and all the Galvin families on the death of Walter, a lovely man. May he rest in peace 🙏

Kieran Jackson & Patricia McGowan
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to the Galvin family on the passing of Walter. May he rest in peace.

Martin & Geraldine Quinn, Bonniconlon
1 week ago

Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your Dad/grandad Walter… to you Stephen & Shona, his grandchildren Naoise & Sadhbh. Sympathies also to the extended Galvin family, relatives and friends. May his soul Rest in eternal peace 🙏 🕊 ✝️

Goretti and Paddy O’Donnell
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Nikki and all Walters family on his sad passing, RIP.

James Burke, Rathnamagh
1 week ago

Condolences to all the family on the passing of Walter. May he rest in peace.

Eleanor & Michael Ormsby
1 week ago

So sorry to hear about your dad Nikki, may Walter rest in peace. Due to very wild weather here this evening we are unable to attend the removal. Our thoughts are with all the family.

Paddy& Nora Beattie (Regan) Quay rd
1 week ago

Our sincere sympathy to Walter family.
My his kind gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.Walter was a lovely gentle man.

Joe Murphy
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Walters family on his untimely passing. May Walter rest peacefully.

Ballina Ambulances service
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to David and the extended Galvin family on the sad passing of Walter. May he rest in peace

Maureen Raftery
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Nikki and all the Galvin family and extended family on Walter’s sad passing.
May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Kay Hopkins , Crossmolina.
1 week ago

My sincere sympathy to Marie, Mark, Stephen, David, Michelle, Nikki and all the extended families on the very sad loss of a true gentleman.Sorry I won’t be able to attend the funeral. Rest in peace Walter.

Tommy & Phil Cronin
1 week ago

Condolences to Walters family on his family on his passing. May he rest in peace.

John and Lorraine Doherty. Crossmolina
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to Nikki and all the Gavin family on the sad passing of Walter. Mayo he rest in peace

Alfie Dever
1 week ago

Sincere sympathies to Nikki and the Galvin family on the loss of Walter. RIP

Bernie and Mary Kenny Ballina
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Nicki and extended family on the sad passing of Walter may his gentle soul rest in peace

Susan Walsh
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to the Galvin family on the passing of Walter. May he Rest in Peace.

Peter & Margaret Starrs Coolcronaun
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Galvin family on the sad passing of Walter. May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Kathryn Foley, Ardoughan, Ballina
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Nicki and the extended Galvin families on the death of your beloved Father, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult and sad time Rip 🙏

Antonio, Sharon Cafolla & Family
1 week ago

Our Sincere Condolences to Marie, Mark, Stephen, David, Nikki, Michelle and extended Galvin families on the passing of Walter. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Gerry Kenny Sports & Staff
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Nikki and the extended family on the sad passing of Walter may his kind & gentle soul rest in peace

Sheila & Val Langan
1 week ago

Our deepest sympathy to Nikki and all the Galvin family on the passing of Walter. May Walter Rest In Peace.

Caitriona and Keane family, Attymass .
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to Marie . Mark, Michelle, Stephen, Nikki . David and all family and friends on the sad passing of Walter. Thinking of ye all at this sad time. Rest in peace Walter . 🙏🙏

Vincent Greavy
1 week ago

To Nikki and family,
My condolences and deepest sympathies . May your Dad rest in peace.

Eve McGrath
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to the Gavin family on the passing of Walter.
May he rest in peace 🙏

Mary Lynn, Crossmolina.
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Marie, Mark, Stephen, David Nikki and Michelle and extended family on the sad passing of Walter….
Fond memories of Walter.
May his gentle and kind soul rest in peace with all who have gone before him..

Lisa Ruane (McKinley)
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to Marie,Mark,Stephen,Michelle,Nicki and David and extended family of the Galvin family on the sad passing of your dear dad Walter. May he rest in peace 🙏

William and Geraldine Devaney and Family Ballina
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family on the passing of Walter I worked with Walter in Duffys Bakery back in the day, he was a gentleman.
May he rest in peace

Eamon Walkin
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Nikki and the Galvin family on the death of your Dad .May he rest in peace

Kieran leonard, westport
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to Walters wife Marie, sons, daughters , grandchildren, extended family, friends and neighbours.
I worked with Walter in Lites for many years . He was one sound person to work with. So sorry for yer’e loss. Thinking of you all at this sad and terrible time in all your lives.

Angelo mc Loughlin ballina
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to the Galvin family on the passing of Walter.
May he rest in peace.

Anne and Gerry Finnegan
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to the Galvin family on the sad passing of Walter.
May he rest in peace.

Marion Foy
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Walter’s wife and all his family .
May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé .

Glenn. forde
1 week ago

My deepest sympathies to all the Galvin Family on Walter’s very sad passing.Thinking of you all at this very difficult time 🙏Rip Walter

Marion Mattimoe
1 week ago

Deepest condolences to the Galvin family on the passing of Walter. May he rest in peace.

Margaret Lacken &FAMILY
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Nikki &all the family on the sad passing of Walter.may he rest in peace.

Pat and Paula Mc Nulty
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Marie, Mark, Stephen, Nikki, Michelle, David and all of Walters family…we are so sorry to hear Walter has passed away…
Thinking of you all at this very sad time in your lives..May Walter RIP

Christine and Michael Herr. Crossmolina
1 week ago

Condolences to All the Family.
Rest in Peace Walter.

Breege Fox
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to all Walter’s family, he was a gentleman, thinking of ye all at this difficult time time. RIP Walter

John & Denise Irwin Knockmore
1 week ago

Sincere Condolences to Marie, Mark & Antoinette, Nikki, Stephen, David, Michelle & extended families on the passing of Walter. May he Rest in Peace.

Dennis and Emerita Forde
1 week ago

We like to offer our sincere Condolences to Marie ,Nikki Mark, Stephen, David and Michelle at this very difficult time.
May Walter Rest In Peace

CHRISTINA HEALY KILLALA
1 week ago

To all the family so sorry to hear of Walters death, may he rest in peace

Gabriel & Mags McCafferty & Boys. Killala Rd. Ballina
1 week ago

Heartfelt sympathy to Marie, Mark, Stephen, David, Nikki, and Michelle and extended Galvin families on the passing of Walter.
May he rest in peace.

Annabelle Moran (Ardagh)
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to all the Galvin family on the passing of Walter. Have some great memories with Walter, he was kind, funny and a great storyteller. May he RIP

Ray Patricia Kelly Oisin Lucy Finnerty
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to all Walter’s family he was a pure gentleman and was always a pleasure to meet he will be sadly missed

Mattie & Eileen McDonnell
1 week ago

Condolences to the Galvin family on the death of Walter. May he Rest In Peace.

Michael Carmel McAndrew Cooneal Ballina
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to the Galvin family on the passing of Walter. May he Rest in Peace.

William Ferguson circular road
1 week ago

Nikki sorry for your loss rip Walter

Bernie, Dermo Dermot & Anna Ruane
1 week ago

To Stephen and all the Galvin Family, we are very sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

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