Bridget (Bridie) Lernihan
(née McNamara)

Formerly of Steeles Terrace, Ennis, Co. Clare. After a very happy life, well lived and in her 101st year, surrounded by her adoring family in her own home, Bridie went to God on the 8th December 2023. Predeceased by her loving husband Mick and her son, Diarmuid, Bridie is the dearly loved mother of Maura O’Connor, (Dromore West, Sligo), Úna Carley, (Artane), Miceál (Shankill), Bríd McAtarsney, (Ennis), Caít Whelan, (Mervue) and Eileen (Mervue). Sadly missed by her sister Josie, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, her thirteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, extended family, her excellent Carers, neighbours and many friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Reposing at the Funeral Parlour at the Church of the Holy Family, Mervue (H91 FH52), on Sunday, the 10th December 2023, from 5.00pm. Private removal at 7.00pm to her home. Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, the 11th December 2023, at 11.00am in the Church of the Holy Family, Mervue, followed by interment beside Mick and Diarmuid at The New Cemetery, Bohermore.

Bridie’s funeral Mass can be viewed live on the Mervue Parish webcam

https://www.churchtv.ie/mervue/

House Private to Close Family and Friends.

Donations (if desired) to the Galway Hospice

https://galwayhospice.ie/donate/

Codail go Samh Bridie.

Book of Condolence: For those of you who would have liked to attend the funeral but are unable to do so, are invited to leave a personal message in the condolence section below. Bridie's family would like to thank you for the kindness and support which has been shown to them, at this very sad time.