The death has occurred of Finola O Beirn (née MacDonald), Newcastle Park and formerly of Dr MacDonald’s Pharmacy, Lower Dominick Street, Galway, most recently residing under the great care of the staff of St. Mary's Nursing Home, Shantalla., Galway
On Wednesday afternoon, July 30, 2025, Finola completed her life’s journey in her 95th year and in the great care of the staff of St. Theresa's Ward at Galway University Hospital with her family by her side. Predeceased by her darling husband and best friend Nicki, parents Martin (Mattie) and Frances and by her dearly loved sister Ingrid. May they be reunited and together, rest in peace.
Deeply loved and mourned by her daughter Aisling, son Malcolm, son-in-law Mike and daughter-in-law Orla, grandchildren Bláthnaid and Caoimhe, Dion, Naoise and Áindle of whom she was immensely proud. Finola will be fondly remembered by Ingrid’s children Therese, Fiona and Naoimh, Donncadh, Gearóid and Cómhnall, the extended O Beirn and MacDonald family and friends.
Funeral arrangements
Monday, August 4, 2025 - Reposing at the O' Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue (H91 K8) from 4.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 - Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Finola on arrival at St. Mary’s Church, The Claddagh at 11 a.m. Following Mass, Finola will be laid to rest in Rahoon cemetery.
Memorial donations if desired to Galway Cheshire Residential Centre– a charity dear to Finola
Book of Condolence: If you would like to leave a condolence message for the MacDonald family, please find the online book of condolence below. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.
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)
Please Note: The link provided to live-stream the Mass is managed by an independent streaming company. The Church and funeral directors accept No responsibility for its functionality or interruption to a live transmission.
