Brendan Daniel Naughton

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The death has occurred of Brendan Daniel Naughton

Murrough Avenue, Renmore / White Oaks, Clybaun Road, Knocknacarra, Galway

Formerly College Rd., Mountbellew, Co. Galway

(Ex. HSE and Barrister at Law)

On the 1st of February 2026, Brendan passed away peacefully after a short illness at Galway University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Jack and Mary Naughton, his infant brother Eugene and his nephew Baby Jack.

Beloved husband of Della (née Sharkey) and loving father to Pamela, Anne-Marie, Niamh, John, Audrey and David. Brendan will be sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughters, Anne-Marie’s husband Gerard Keane, Niamh’s husband Brendan Walsh and Audrey’s partner Aiden Tierney along with his ten grandchildren whom he adored: Daniel, Rachel, Dylan, Charlie, Lexie, David, Ronan, Mia, Eliza-Rose and Euan, who will dearly miss their beloved Papa, his brothers Padraig and Maurice, sisters Vera, Teresa and Catherine, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, a wide circle of friends and his former colleagues in the HSE and in the legal profession.

May His Kind and Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Reposing at Irwin's Funeral Home, Bóthar Irwin, Galway (H91 CK84), on Friday the 6th of February from 5pm to 7.30pm. Funeral cortege will arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Mountbellew (H53 Y9K4) on Saturday the 7th of February, for Requiem Mass at 12:30. Brendan will then be laid to rest in The New Cemetery, Mountbellew (H53 YA46).

Livestream details

https://www.churchtv.ie/mountbellew/

House Private Please

Family flowers only by request

Donations, in lieu of flowers, if desired, to

Galway Cat Rescue in memory of Alfie

https://www.galwaycatrescue.ie/donate

Galway Hospice, in memory of Brendan Naughton,

who was heavily involved in its establishment in 1986

https://galwayhospice.ie/donate/

Parking: There is ample parking available at The Corrib Shopping Centre Multi-Story Car Park (H91 DP6R) which is only 2 minutes’ walk to/from the funeral home. The entrance to the car park is from Bóthar Na mBan. Please note that this car park will close at 9:00pm on Friday evening.

Book of Condolence: For those of you who would like to offer a message of sympathy, you are invited to leave a message in the 'condolences' section below. The Naughton family would like to thank you most sincerely, for all your support at this very sad and difficult time.

Condolences

Rowland Family, Castlebar

We were very sorry and shocked to hear Sunday morning about Brendan’s death. I was told to look out for Brendan on arriving on the first day in King’s Inn, I can still picture him as described to me, immaculately dressed and very personable from our first conversation. Brendan was a beacon of wisdom, intellect and quiet grace to all who knew him and always willing to help with no expectation of anything in return. He was a great support to my brother when he joined the Western Health Board on his return from Australia offering great advice characterized by kindness, integrity and always practicality. Above all, Brendan was a family man who no doubt will miss his kindness and gentle guidance. We may in Brendan’s honour have to be gracious in defeat if his beloved tribesmen defeat us yet again this year, he was a man who was humble in victory but gracious in defeat. Slán Abhaile Brendan, we will remember you with great affection.

Freda and Bernie Geraghty

Our deepest sympathy to all Brendan’s family. Brendan was the rock of the family and his love and care and extended to his many cousins. We will miss him so much. We can only imagine what his nearest and dearest are going through. May he rest in peace.