The death has occurred of Julia Rabbitte née Ward, Menlo.
On Thursday the 22nd of January 2026, Julia passed away peacefully, after a long illness bravely borne with great courage and dignity, in the wonderful care of the staff of The Galway Hospice.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Padraig, brother Jim (Jippy) and sister Pauline.
Julia will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving sons Paul and Alan, daughters Marian, Angela and Linda, son-in-law Mike, grandchildren Ashley (and her husband Christian), Shaelin, Eabha and Siobhan, great-grandchildren Nova and Vaeda, brothers Mike and Paddy, sisters Mary and Nonie, niece Ann, nephews John and Cathal, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
May Julia's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace
Reposing at Irwin’s Funeral Home, Bóthar Irwin, Galway (H91 CK84), on Sunday the 25th of January from 6:30pm until 8pm. Funeral will arrive to St. Peter and Paul's Church, Coolough (H91 FF21) on Monday the 26th of January for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Julia will then be laid to rest in Menlo Cemetery with her beloved husband Padraig.
House strictly private please.
Family flowers only.
Donations, if desired, to St. Joseph's Oncology Patient Comfort Fund at University Hospital Galway
or
The Galway Hospice Foundation.
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The Rabbitte Family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff in St. Joseph's Ward at University Hospital Galway and The Galway Hospice Foundation for the exceptional care and compassion that Julia received while under their care.
Book of Condolence: For those of you who would like to leave a message of sympathy to the family, you are invited to do so in the 'condolences' section below. The Rabbitte Family would like to thank you for the kindness and support that is being shown to them, at this very sad time.
Donations in lieu of flowers to Galway Hospice in Memory of Julia Rabbitte (née Ward)
