Michael, formerly of Mitchelstown, Co. Cork, passed away peacefully on March 24th, 2026, at Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar, Co. Mayo.
A Life Remembered
Michael is predeceased by his siblings, Mary, Nora, and Peter. He is deeply mourned by his wife, Mary Jo (nee Feehan), and his children, Sinead (Heffernan), Danny, Aoife (McGee), and Gary.
He will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Charlie, Oscar, Lewis, Isabelle, Quinn, Audrey, and Silas, as well as his sons-in-law Barry and Johnny, daughters-in-law Emma and Mary, and a wide circle of nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends.
Reposing will take place at St Mary’s Funeral Home, Tourmakeady (F12XY26) on Thursday evening from 5:30pm until 7:00pm. A Requiem Mass will be held at St Mary’s Church, Tourmakeady on Friday at 12:00 noon.
Following the mass, a cremation service is scheduled for Saturday, March 28th at 3:00 pm at Shannon Crematorium.
Those wishing to view Michael’s funeral mass can do so at www.churchtv.ie/tourmakeady. The cremation service will also be live-streamed, with the link becoming active at 2:55 pm, requiring the password “MM3C” at https://shannoncrematorium.com/content/26-live-streaming.
The family requests privacy at their home. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcomed to the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association at https://ilfa.ie/donate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will the repose take place?
Reposing will take place at St Mary’s Funeral Home, Tourmakeady (F12XY26) on Thursday evening from 5:30pm until 7:00pm.
When is the Requiem Mass?
The Requiem Mass will be held at St Mary’s Church, Tourmakeady on Friday at 12:00 noon.
Where will the cremation service be held?
The cremation service will be held at Shannon Crematorium on Saturday, March 28th at 3:00 pm.
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