Eileen [Surname] – Funeral Notice & Obituary | Clonberne, Galway

Clonberne, Co. Galway – Eileen Flanagan, a beloved member of the Galway community, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12th, 2026, at the age of 96. Surrounded by her family and in the care of Central Park Nursing Home, her death marks the end of a long and well-lived life.

Born and raised in the Clonberne area, Flanagan was known for her kindness and gentle spirit. Her passing has prompted an outpouring of condolences from neighbors, friends, and family, reflecting the significant impact she had on those around her. The news of her death, confirmed by a death notice published on rip.ie, has been widely shared within the local community and beyond.

Eileen Flanagan was predeceased by her husband, Mark, and her sisters, Mary Glynn of Cong and Bridie O’Brien of Northampton. She is survived by her children, Jimmy, Mary, Michael, Luke, and Mark, as well as her siblings Nora and Louis. She also leaves behind a large and loving family including her son-in-law Seamus Heaney, daughters-in-law Caroline, Shirley, and Aileen, numerous grandchildren – Shane, Alan, Aisling, Roisin, Aine, Dara, Sean, Conor, Maeve, Evelyn, Aoife, Laoise, Shauna, and Mark – and great-grandchildren Rian, Isla-Rose, Leah, Sean, and Sadhbh.

Central Park Nursing Home, where Eileen received care in her final days, is a Medicare-certified facility located in Syracuse, Recent York, providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation services according to the National Provider Identifier registry. The facility has been serving the community for over four decades as stated on their website.

Reposing and Funeral Arrangements

Reposing will seize place at Clonberne Community Centre (H53 W3W2) on Saturday, March 14th, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A removal service will be held from the family home on Sunday, March 15th, 2026, followed by a Funeral Mass at 2:30 PM in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Clonberne (H53 XC89). Burial will then take place in Clonberne Cemetery.

For those unable to attend in person, the Funeral Mass will be live-streamed at http://youtube.com/live/MFzpT2EtxXE?feature=share, allowing family and friends from afar to participate in the service.

A Life Remembered

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to a charity of one’s choice. The house will be private by request to allow the family time to grieve. A sentiment shared in the death notice, “May the sun shine warm upon your face,” encapsulates the warmth and kindness that Eileen Flanagan brought to the lives of those who knew her.

As the community mourns the loss of Eileen Flanagan, her legacy of love and compassion will undoubtedly endure. The coming days will see the community gather to celebrate her life and offer support to her grieving family. Further details regarding any memorial events will be announced as they develop into available.

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