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Sara (Sal) O’Sullivan (née Niland)

Sara (Sal) O’Sullivan (née Niland)

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The death has occurred of Sara (Sal) O’Sullivan (née Niland) Clybaun Heights, Knocknacarra, Galway

Formerly of the Station House, Ballyglunin and Corofin Co. Galway.

Retired RGN from the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) at University Hospital Galway (UHG) where she worked for many years.

On the 30th of March 2026, Sal completed her life's journey at home with her dearly loved family by her side. Predeceased by her parents Tommy and Margaret (Baby), her brother Joseph and sister-in-law Marion. Deeply mourned by her husband John, cherished family, siblings Sean, Philomena, T.P., Elizabeth, Mary and Francis. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered also by her nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, the extended O’Sullivan, Niland and Stephens families, wonderful neighbours, former colleagues and loyal friends.

"May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace"

Funeral arrangements

Easter Sunday, 5th April 2026

Sal will lie in repose at her home in Clybaun Heights (H91 WTP2) from 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Monday, 6th April 2026

Removal from her home at 11.30 a.m. to arrive for Requiem Mass at the Church of St. John the Apostle, Knocnacarra at 12 noon. Livestreaming link: https://www.churchtv.ie/knocknacarra/ Following Mass, Sal will be laid to rest in Rahoon cemetery. Family flowers only.

Remembering Sal: Donations in memory of Sal (if desired) may be made to’’ Rise and Shine’ (formerly Irish Pilgrimage Trust) Here

and/or to ‘Daffodil Day Galway fund’ c/o the Irish Cancer Society Here

Parking: There may be roadside parking available at McGrath’s Field on the Shangort Road in Knocknacarra, which is quite close to the house

Condolences

Cllr Michael & Bridie Connolly Moylough

Deepest sympathy to the O sullivan & Niland Family’s on the death of Sara (Sal) RIP.

Margaret McEnery McHugh

Dearest cousin John Just received the news of Sals passing Looked it up so short or it seems not too long since the diagnosis May she RIP I will watch the funeral service. fond cousin Margaret

Carmel Varley Monaghan

Sincere sympathy to John and family and extended family's on sals sad passing may she rest in peace

Áine Kavanagh Westport

Deepest sympathy to you John and your family on the death of your beloved Sal. May her lovely soul Rest in eternal Peace