Sara (Sal) O’Sullivan
(née Niland)

Formerly of the Station House, Ballyglunin and Corofin Co. Galway.

Retired RGN from the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) at University Hospital Galway (UHG) where she worked for many years.

 

On the 30th of March 2026, Sal completed her life's journey at home with her dearly loved family by her side. Predeceased by her parents Tommy and Margaret (Baby), her brother Joseph and sister-in-law Marion. Deeply mourned by her husband John, cherished family, siblings Sean, Philomena, T.P., Elizabeth, Mary and Francis. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered also by her nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, the extended O’Sullivan, Niland and Stephens families, wonderful neighbours, former colleagues and loyal friends.

 

"May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace"

 

Funeral arrangements

Easter Sunday, 5th April 2026

Sal will lie in repose at her home in Clybaun Heights (H91 WTP2) from 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.

 

Monday, 6th April 2026

Removal from her home at 11.30 a.m. to arrive for Requiem Mass at the Church of St. John the Apostle, Knocnacarra at 12 noon. Livestreaming link: https://www.churchtv.ie/knocknacarra/ Following Mass, Sal will be laid to rest in Rahoon cemetery. Family flowers only.

 

Remembering Sal: Donations in memory of Sal (if desired) may be made to’’ Rise and Shine’ (formerly Irish Pilgrimage Trust) Here

and/or to ‘Daffodil Day Galway fund’ c/o the Irish Cancer Society Here

 

Parking

There may be roadside parking available at McGrath’s Field on the Shangort Road in Knocknacarra, which is quite close to the house.