The death has occurred of Claire McDonagh (née Cotter)
Formerly of Galway City
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Claire passed peacefully from this life on the 29th December 2025 in the care of the staff of Portumna Retirement Village.
Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Mary, her four brothers and three sisters and her husband Micheal.
Claire will be deeply missed by her children Mark and Tania, her long term partner Martin (Madden), her beloved grandchildren Shane and Grace, her son-in-law John and daughter-in-law Deborah, her brother Greg and his wife Mary (Shantalla), her sister Julie and her husband Joe (USA), members of the extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
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Claire will repose on Thursday January 1st in Dignity Funeral Care, funeral home, on the grounds of Portumna Retirement Village (H53 AY18) from 4pm to 6pm. Funeral cortége will arrive at St Brigid's Church Portumna on Friday 2nd at 10.45am for Requiem Mass for Claire at 11am. Burial will take place after Mass in St Michael's cemetery, Portumna.
For those unable to attend Mass can be viewed on the following link: Mass for Claire
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An online condolence book has been opened in Claire’s memory where friends and family are invited to share messages of sympathy that will provide a source of comfort to Claire's family at this difficult time.
If you would like to make a charitable donation in memory of Claire, please donate to a charity of your choice.
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HOUSE STRICTLY PRIVATE PLEASE.
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May Claire's gentle soul Rest in Peace
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