Nessa Smyth, a resident of Roo West, Ardnacrusha, Co. Clare, passed away peacefully at the Milford Care Centre on July 8, 2026, while surrounded by her family. Funeral arrangements have been confirmed for the coming week, with services scheduled in Blackwater and Truagh.
Funeral and Repose Schedule
The family has organized a period for the public to pay their respects at McMahon’s Funeral Home in Blackwater. The repose is scheduled for Sunday, July 12, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will follow on Monday, July 13, at 12:00 noon at the Mary Mother of God’s Church in Truagh. Following the service, the final committal will take place at 2:00 p.m. at the Shannon Crematorium.
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The family has directed that messages of sympathy may be sent directly to McMahon’s Funeral Directors, who are managing the arrangements for the service in Co. Clare.
Family and Legacy
Nessa Smyth is preceded in death by her mother, Betty, and her baby brother, Seamus. She is survived by her father, Seamus, and her two daughters, Dioma and Cadhla. Her extended family, including her sisters Deirdre, Sadhbh, Keelin, and Aisling, and her brother John, remain among those mourning her loss. The family is supported by son-in-law Cathal, Cadhla’s partner Larry, and Keelin’s partner Lucas, alongside her niece Fiadh, nephew Fionn, and a wider circle of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Support for Mourners
For those wishing to send condolences or inquiries regarding the funeral proceedings, Patrick McMahon Funeral Directors of Mullagh, Co. Clare, is the primary point of contact. The firm can be reached at 087 7457459. It is expected that the family will receive messages of sympathy through these official channels in the days leading up to the service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will the Funeral Mass be held?
The Funeral Mass is scheduled to take place at the Mary Mother of God’s Church in Truagh on Monday, July 13, at 12:00 noon.
When is the repose at the funeral home?
The repose will be held at McMahon’s Funeral Home, Blackwater, on Sunday, July 12, between 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Who is managing the funeral arrangements?
Patrick McMahon Funeral Directors, based in Mullagh, Co. Clare, is managing the arrangements and can be contacted at 087 7457459.
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