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Ethel Balfe

Ethel Balfe

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The death has occurred of Ethel Balfe, Newcastle, Galway / Claremorris, Mayo

Late of Convent Road, Claremorris, Co. Mayo.

Ethel, died unexpectedly at University Hospital, Galway. She is predeceased by her parents May and John Balfe, her brothers Eamonn and Seanie and by her sister Maura.

Sadly missed by her sisters Anne and Noreen, her brother Liam, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and all her nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, great grand nieces and many dear friends.

Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a hanam dhílís

Funeral Arrangements

Thursday, August 7, 2025 - Reposing at the O' Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91 V1K8) from 5.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.

Friday, August 8, 2025 - Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Ethel on arrival at St. James’ Church, Bushy Park at 11 a.m. Following Mass, Ethel will be laid to rest in her beloved Mayo with her relatives in St. Colman's Cemetery, Claremorris. Live-streaming is not available in St. James' Church.

Book of Condolence: If you would like to leave a condolence message for Ethel’s family, please find the online book of condolence below. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

Family flowers only please, memorial donations if desired to the Rose Kelly RJM Haiti fund

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Parking and entrance to the funeral parlour: Please approach the funeral parlour entrance on foot from Fr. Burke Park.

Pedestrian Zone on Upper Dominick Street and William Street West from 6.00 p.m.

Street parking on

Fr. Griffin Road

The Claddagh

Sea Road

Henry Street

Scarce on Munster Avenue

Car Parks

Claddagh Church

Mill Street (beside Garda Station)

Condolences

Liz Donaldson

So sorry to hear the passing of Ethle she was a great artist may she rest in peace