Celine O’Donovan
(née Hanberry)

 

Formerly of Loughrea, Co. Galway

On Saturday, 7th February 2026 in her 95th year, Celine died peacefully surrounded by her family, following the great care she received in her short stay at the Galway Hospice by the wonderful Hospice staff.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Michael (originally of Ayle, Oola, Co.Tipperary) and by her parents Patrick and Ann Hanberry and her brothers Brendan, Albert and Gerard.

Deeply mourned by her heartbroken daughters and son, Orla, Celine and Gerard, son-in-law Ray, daughter-in-law Sheila, grandchildren Aoife, Eoin, Ross, Siobhán, Conor and Ben, nephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

 

May she be reunited with her loved ones

Rest In Peace Celine

 

Funeral Arrangements

Wednesday 11 February 2026

Celine will lie in Repose at the O' Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue (H91V1K8) from 3.30 p.m. Removal to the Church of Christ the King, Salthill at 5 p.m.

 

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Thursday, 12 February 2026

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Celine at 11.00 a.m. Following Mass, she will be laid to rest with Michael in Rahoon cemetery. Mass will be livestreamed. Link: https://mcn.live/Camera/christ-the-king-church-salthill

 

Memorial donations if desired to the Galway Hospice.

There is also an online Book of Condolence for your convenience. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

 

 

Parking and entrance to the funeral parlour.

Please approach the funeral parlour entrance on foot from Fr. Burke Park.

Street parking may be available on Fr. Griffin Road, Claddagh, Henry Street Sea Road. Difficult on Munster Avenue due to road works.

Car Parks within walking distance of the parlour: The Claddagh Church, Spanish Arch and Mill Street which is adjacent to the Garda Station.

Please be aware there are Road works in the area and also outside the Church in Salthill