Bridie O'Malley
(née Joyce)

Bridie O’Malley (née Joyce), Myna, Kilmeena, Westport, Co. Mayo and formerly Cappanacreha, Killateeaun, Tourmakeady peacefully at her residence on 8th October 2021. Beloved wife of John Paul (formerly of Shrataggle, Porturlin and Herne Hill, London), dear mother of Fiona Walshe (Myna, Kilmenna), Angelina Shields (Drogheda, Co. Louth) and John Gerard (Leixlip, Co. Kildare), sons in law Derek Walshe and Michael Shields, daughter in law Sharon Caulfield, adored granddaughters Ciara, Emma, Aoife, Aoibhinn and Aisling. Predeceased by her brothers Joe, Tom and Padraig. She will be sadly missed by her family, sisters Mary Stack (Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry), Carrie Joyce (Los Angeles, U.S.A.), Annie kordosky (Los Angeles, U.S.A.), Sarah Joyce (Sydney, Australia),Peggy Hoffner (Jefferson City, Missouri) and Eileen Joyce (Tourmakeady), nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Remains reposing at her residence in Myna, Kilmeena on Sunday from 12 noon until 6 o'clock. Funeral will arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Kilmeena on Monday for Funeral Mass at 11 o'clock followed by burial in Myna Cemetery, Kilmeena. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to be made online to Mayo Roscommon Hospice via their website.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Live streaming of the Funeral Mass will be available for viewing at 11 o'clock on Monday morning on McDonnell Funeral Directors Facebook page with all other funeral services available for viewing at 9 o'clock on Monday evening.

In keeping with current Government advice and H.S.E. guidelines regarding public gatherings, Bridie’s Funeral Mass and funeral services will be for family, relatives, close friends and neighbours with a maximum of fifty percent of the church’s capacity (120 people) in attendance at Funeral Mass. For those who would like to pay their respects as the funeral cortege passes through the villages en route to the church and cemetery on Monday, please stand in a socially distanced manner on the roadsides, outside the church and cemetery, ensuring public health and safety is being upheld to the highest standard. The O’Malley family appreciate your understanding at this difficult time.

Memorial Mass for Bridie will be held at a later date. For those who cannot attend the funeral due to the restrictions, please leave a personal message for the family on the condolence book on this webpage.