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Nance Downey (née Corrigan)

Nance Downey (née Corrigan)

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The death has occurred of Nance Downey (née Corrigan) Athenry Road, Loughrea, Galway / Nenagh, Tipperary

Nance Downey

(Née Corrigan)

Athenry Road, Loughrea, Co. Galway and formerly Portland, Lorrha, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.

Who passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Galway Hospice Foundation, surrounded by her loving family on Friday 22nd May 2026.

Predeceased by he dearly beloved husband Padden

Nance will be very sadly missed by her much-loved sons PJ, Sean, Tom and Aidan, daughters Elaine and Linda, grandchildren Kelvin, Adam, Jack, Michael, Eric, Ian, Ciara, Fionn and Myles, daughters-in-law Rita, Susan and Maria, Lindas partner Terence, great grandchildren Conor, Malcolm and Tadhg, extended family, neighbours and her many friends.

Nance will lie in repose in Kilboy’s funeral home Loughrea (H62 KF63) on Sunday 24th May from 4 to 6pm.

Nance’s funeral cortege will arrive to St. Andrew’s church, Leitrim for Requiem Mass on Monday 25th May at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Loughrea.

Nance’s family would like to express their sincere thanks to all their extended family, neighbours & friends for all their kindness and support at this very sad time.

“Family flowers only donations to Galway Hospice Foundation”

House private on Monday morning, by request.

May Nance’s gentle soul rest in peace.

To offer messages of sympathy to Nance’s family, please use the “Condolences” link below.

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michael jerome tierney

so sorry to hear of nancys passing may sh e rest in peace i was best man at their wedding many years ago god bless

Delia Doorhy Flannery London

Sorry to hear Nancy passed away. Condolences to all the family May she rest in peace 💕🙏💞