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Mary Gallagher née Murphy,

Main Street, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon - March 21st, 2023 - peacefully in the care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Mayo University Hospital and previously in Brookvale Manor Nursing Home, Ballyhaunis.

Pre-deceased by her husband Michael, brothers Michael and Peter, infant sister Margaret Mary, nephews Brian and Andrew and her niece Grace.

Sadly missed and remembered with love by her sons John, Joe, Malachy and Mike, brother Pat, sister Ann (Corrigan) and Margaret (Garvey), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, Mike’s partner Anna, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May She Rest in Peace.

Mary will repose in The Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen on Thursday evening from 5 o’clock with removal at 7.15 to St. Nathy’s Cathedral arriving at 7.30.

Mass of the Resurrection on Friday morning at 11 o’clock with the funeral proceeding to Kilcolman Cemetery.

Family flowers only, please. Donations if so desired to The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland - Donate here -  https://alzheimer.ie/get-involved/become-a-friend-support-asi/donate/

Mary’s Mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed by clicking the following link

https://www.facebook.com/SharkeyFuneralDirectors

Mary’s family understand and appreciate that people would like to offer their condolences, we would suggest you use the on-line condolence page or https://sharkeyfuneraldirectors.ie/mgallagher-2

Attracta Cunningham Carolan
Condolences to the Murphy and Gallagher families on Mary’s passing. May she Rest In Peace. What a lovely lady with a great soul. Loved going into the shop with my mother, Annie Cunningham. She was always so complimentary and graceful! Had a lovely conversation with her last summer when we were visiting from San Francisco.
David Dwyer Ballaghaderreen
Deepest sympathies to Mary's immediate and extended family and her many good friends, a quintessential lady. May she Rest In Peace
Séamus & Teresa Curley
We wish to offer our deepest sympathy to the Gallagher family on the sad passing of Mary to her eternal home.
We have treasured memories of calling into the shop to enjoy many a conversation with both herself and Michael.
May she now enjoy the peace of heaven.
Margaret Costello Lisacul
Mary had a kind word for everyone she met. Rest in peace Mary
Seamus and Teresa Clarke
Deepest sympathy to the Gallagher and Garvey families on the sad passing of Mary, RIP.
Maureen Dooney, Derrinacartha lr.
My sincere sympathy to the Gallagher and Garvey families on the death of Mary, she was such a friendly and pleasant Lady may she rest in peace.
Tom & Tracey Groarke, Cortoonmore
Our deepest sympathy to the Gallagher & Garvey families on the sad passing of a wonderful lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Amen
Anne Shannon, Achill (formerly Ballaghaderreen)
I was so sad to hear of Mary's death and send my condolences to her children and her extended family, especially to her sister, Margaret. Mary was a unique character. It was always a pleasure to visit herself and Michael in the shop. A welcome was assured and every visitor was regaled with stories from the past. Her memory was phenomenal; she was warm-hearted and cared about everyone. We will miss her greatly. May she rest in peace.
Mary Carr Castlemore
Sincere sympathy to Mary,s sons,sisters ,brother,extend ed Murphy and Gallagher families on the passing of a much loved and respected lady. May she rest in peace.
Roseanne and Willie Tansey
Deepest sympathy to Mary's family.Such a lovely lady.May her gentle soul RIP. United in heaven with her husband Micheal.××
Freda Duffy and family cortoonmore
Our Deepest sympathy to the Gallagher, Murphy, and Garvey families on the sad passing of Mary. She was a lovely, kind lady , and so helpful when you went into her shop.. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Thinking of ye all at this very sad time.
Vincent Sherlock
Sorry to learn of Mary's death. May she rest in the shade of the faith that sustained her.

One of my favourite radio moments, involved Mary in a radio interview with Ray D'Arcy. It was around the time the Syrians arrival in Ballaghaderreen was announced. She had featured on RTÉ News and this led to the interview. I listened back and wrote down what she said.

“We were reared in the Christian Tradition, the Christian Tradition is getting a kicking but there are many, many people in Ireland who still uphold those old values; that when somebody was hungry you tried to feed them,
somebody had no shelter, the Vincent de Paul – it all stemmed from that. We can’t forget all that” ….

Ray interjected: “That’s humanity, really …. the Christian tradition doesn’t have a monopoly on that ..”

Mary came back “It perfects it, it brought it to a finer place but we won’t go down that road”

Wisdom and sincerity had their moment ..... well done Mary.

Sympathies to her family and many friends.
Paddy Henry
Sympathy to the Gallagher family on the death of Mary. Suaimhneas siorai go raibh aici.A great supporter of drama festivals here in Tubbercurry down through the years.
Terence Casey, Monasteraden
My deepest sympathy to Mary's family and relatives, she was a lovely cheery lady who will be missed by all. May her gentle Soul rest in peace.
Tommy Davey
So sorry to hear of Mary's passing. Deepest sympathy to the Gallagher, Murphy and Garvey Families.
Thug Dia duinn I
Rug Dia uainn I.
Nora Burke Dunmore
My deepest sympathies to the Gallagher & extended families who mourn the loss of a wonderful mother & friend. Mary you were a lovely lady & a friend to all. Loved dropping into yourself & Michael in your wonderful shop where a huge welcome & great conversation was assured. Fond memories of many great years spent in Ballaghaderreen . Rest in Eternal Peace with Michael & your family gone before you.
John and Margaret Linnane
Sincere sympathy to all the Gallagher and Murphy families on the passing of Mary. She was a great lady. May her soul rest in peace.
Padraic and Kathleen Lavin, Castlerea Rd
Our deepest sympathy to The Gallagher, Murphy and Garvey families on your very sad loss.
We will all miss Mary’s presence but she’ll be with us in spirit. Rest in Peace Mary
Michael Scally
My deepest sympathy to all Mary`s family on her sad passing,We have lost a great ambassador of our town who enriched our lives through the many organisations she participated in over the years.Her christianity knew no bounds and she will be sadly missed by her many friends that sought her wisdom, be it cultural or historical, Her loss is immense to not only to her family but to the diaspora who relished her many fine articles and stories i `The Echoes` every Christmas.Rest in Peace Mary,you are a Saint in Heaven,
Breedge Regan Castlemore
Sincere sympathy to Mary’s sons the Garvey and Murphy families on the death of Mary a lovely kind helpful lady with a kind word for everyone May she Rest In Peace
Marie Mahon
My deepest sympathy to Mary's sons and to all the Gallagher and Murphy families. She was a true lady and she will be missed in Ballaghaderreen .
Martin and Patricia donlon.
Our deepest sympathies on your loss
Johnny crow doneygal
So sorry to hear that Mary Gallagher has died I often called in to her shop to buy clothes of her when I was in town my condolence to her family rip mary
Paul Lafferty, Horsham UK (formerly Ballaghaderreen)
Sincere condolences to John and wider Gallagher family. A truly lovely lady and friend of Ballaghaderreen . May she rest in peace.
Karen Brennan
Deepest condolences to Mary's sons and extended family on the sad passing of Mary, she was such a lovely lady, may she rest in peace.
Brenda Kilcoyne & Family.
My deepest sympathy to The Gallagher, Murphy & extended families on the passing of Mary. A wonderful lady she will be missed in Ballaghaderreen . May she Rest in Peace.
Carmel & Vincent Loftus, Kilmovee
Our deepest sympathy to the Gallagher and extended family. May Mary rest in peace.
Pamela Curtis
God bless you Mary, a wonderful lady full of stories. My thoughts are with her family at this time.
Lily and Jimmy Johnston loughglynn
Deepest sympathy to Mary's family. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Rosaleen Moriarty
Deepest sympathy to the Gallagher and Murphy families on the sad passing of Mary. She was a lovely lady. May she rest in peace
Padraic Bruen Carlow
To Mary's Sons and extended family, Margaret and family, please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of Mary. A friend to everyone in Ballaghaderreen she will be missed.
Eileen & Jimmy Coffey & family, Magherafelt, Kilmovee
Our sincere sympathy to Mary's Sons and extended family, Margaret Garvey and family on the sad passing of Mary.
May she rest in peace.
Michael and Maureen Mulligan
Deepest Sympathy to the Gallagher and Murphy families on the death of Marv, May she rest in Peace.A lovely Lady who was never stuck for a word.
Maureen and Joe Donlon Ballyleague Lanesboro.
Deepest sympathy to Mary's sons and all the extended families on the passing of Mary. May she Rest in peace.. A lovely lady.
Mark Kilgallon Ballaghaderreen
Deepest sympathy to the Gallagher and Murphy families on the sad passing of Mary. She was a wonderful person. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Mary Woods Freeman Co.Co. Office
I am saddened to hear of Mary's Passing. Mary was a lady and always kind and helpful. Her beautiful Pandora box of a shop.The town has lost one of its legends.My deepest condolences to her sons and extended family.May her gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Monica Cooney
Deepest sympathy to Mary's sons and all her family. May she rest in peace in the arms of the angels
Colette Patrick McDermott loughglynn
Sincere sympathy to mary sons & family so sorry for your loss mary was a lovely lady to go into shop May her gentle soul RIP mary
Madeline O Donnell Mullen Magheraboy Kilmovee and Castlehill Castlerea
So sorry to see Mary passed away she was a lovely lady Smypathy to her son's sisters and brother may she rest in peace fond memories of Mary
Mary Keane. Community Facilitator
Mary - Rest in Peace... Always full of values and positive energy...You have left a lasting legacy to the community in Ballaghaderreen through your work and committment ...I will always remember you.
May Hannelly (Crawley)
Deepest sympathy to Mary sons and family on the death of Mary. Mary was a lovely lady used to love to go into her shop always had what I wanted May she rest in peace
Rosaleen Curley (Nee Noone) Ballyhaunis.
May dear Mary rest in peace and enjoy her Eternal Reward that she so richly deserves.
My sincere sympathy to All of Dear Mary’s family.
John and Mary Coleman Castlerea Road
Deepest sympathy to the Gallagher and Murphy families on the death of Mary. A wonderful neighbour from times past in Station Road. May she Rest in Peace.
Ann Cox Lisacul
Sincere Sympathy on the passing of Mary. May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace. A Real lady.
Paddy and Helena Mulligan
Deepest sympathy to the Gallagher and extended family. She was a wonderful person. May she rest in peace.
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