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The death has occurred of Eileen McHale née Commons, Corheens, Breaffy, Castlebar and formerly of Dooleeg, Crossmolina, peacefully after a long illness at University Hospital Galway, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her father Tim and mother Sarah Commons (née O’Malley) and her brother Christy.
She will be sadly missed by her heartbroken family her husband Kevin and her sons Brian, Damian, Finian, Niall and Cathal and Brian’s partner Sam, her adored grandchildren, her sister Kathleen and her husband Bernie Gilroy (Keenagh) and her brother Tommy and his wife Monica (Boyle Co. Roscommon), her nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, former work colleagues and many friends.
Eileen was secretary of Castlebar Town FC for a number of years and she was held in high regard by all those involved in soccer in the town and the county.
May she rest in peace.
Eileen will repose at Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar F23 FD90 on Sunday 5th April from 6.00pm with prayers at 8.00pm. The Funeral will arrive at St. Aloysius Church, Breaffy on Monday 6th at 10.45am for Funeral Mass at 11.30am, after which Eileen will be laid to rest in Breaffy Cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on www.churchtv.ie/breaffy
If you wish to leave a message of sympathy for the family please click on the condolence link below or you can write to the family c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street, Castlebar,
Family flowers only please, donations to Mayo Hospice or Oncology University Hospital Galway c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street, Castlebar.
House strictly private please. The family appreciate your understanding and consideration at this time.
All enquiries to Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home 0872648869 www.kilcoynefuneralhome.com
Donations in lieu of flowers to Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation in Memory of Eileen McHale (née Commons)
Donate nowDate Published:
Thursday 2nd April 2026
Date of Death:
Wednesday 1st April 2026
