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Jim Galavan

The death has occurred of

Jim Galavan

Rathfarnham, Dublin / Inistioge, Kilkenny

Late of Rathfarnham and formerly The Rower, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully, after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of Our Lady's Hospice, Harold's Cross. Predeceased by his parents Willie and Peg, his brother Pat, his daughter Mary-Margaret and his brothers-in-law Phil, Peter and John. Beloved husband of Statia, adored dad of Katie and Niamh, cherished grandad of Fiadh and father-in-law of Jamie. Jim will be deeply missed and remembered always by his heartbroken family, his brother Liam, his sisters Mary, Joanne and Margaret, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends, especially his GAA family in Ballyboden St Enda's.

 

May He Rest in Peace

 

Jim will repose in Peter Massey Funerals, The Ruah Centre, Ballyroan (D14 T0C8) on Sunday (November 30th) from 4pm - 6pm. Funeral mass will take place on Monday, at 10am, in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan with burial thereafter in Kilmashogue Cemetery. If you are unable to attend the funeral mass you may view online by following the link below:

 

Funeral Mass

 

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Our Lady's Hospice, Harold's Cross, link below.

 

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors, nurses and all staff in St Catherine's Ward, Our Lady's Hospice, Harold's Cross for the exceptional care and kindness shown to Jim during his time with them

 

All enquiries to Peter Massey Funerals, 01 4064100

Donations in lieu of flowers to Our Ladys Hospice Harold's Cross Blackrock and Wicklow in Memory of Jim Galavan

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Date Published:

Thursday 27th November 2025

Date of Death:

Thursday 27th November 2025

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