The death has occurred of Michael (Mick) Lafferty
(Company Sergeant retd.)
Formerly of Grahamsland, Castlefin, Co. Donegal.
On the 5th of May 2026, Mick passed away peacefully in University Hospital Galway, after a long illness bravely borne, with his loving family by his side. Will be sadly missed by his loving wife and soulmate Josephine, daughters Michelle, Marita and Helen, son Mark, adored grandchildren Maya, James, Zach, Alex and Luca, sons-in-law Jarlath and Fabio, daughter-in-law Margaret, sisters Noreen, Catherine, Geraldine and their families, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and many friends.
Predeceased by his parents Jim and Nora, sister Mary and brothers John and Seamus.
May His Kind and Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing in Irwin’s Funeral Home, Bóthar Irwin (H91 CK84), on Thursday the 7th of May from 5pm. Private removal at 6:30pm to his residence. Mick’s Requiem Mass will take place on Friday the 8th of May in St Patrick's Garrison Church, Renmore, at 11am (H91 E22C). Cremation service to follow, in Shannon Crematorium, County Clare (V14 PV30).
House private please.
Family flowers only.
Donations if required to Down Syndrome Ireland or St Pius’ Ward UHG.
Parking: There is ample parking available at The Corrib Shopping Centre Multi-Story Car Park (H91 DP6R) which is only a 2 minute 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 Thursday evening.
Book of Condolence: For those of you who would like to offer a message of sympathy, you are invited to do so in the 'condolences' section below. The Lafferty Family would like to thank you for the kindness and support which has been shown to them, especially the staff of St Pius’ Ward UHG, at this very sad time.
