
Mike passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, on Wednesday, the 18th of March 2026, at University Hospital Galway, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his father James, mother Mary, brothers, Willie, Martin, Jim, Jack and Peadar, sister Sara (Dolly) and his cherished great-grandchild Eliza. Beloved husband of Liz. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons Joe, Brendan, Eric and Andrew, daughters Betty, Breda, Teresa, Marion and Kathy, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, his 24 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, his brother Ollie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Irwin’s Funeral Home, Bóthar Irwin, Galway (H91 CK84), on Friday, the 20th of March from 5pm until 6:30pm. Funeral cortege will arrive at The Church of the Sacred Heart, Westside, Galway (H91 E781), on Saturday, the 21st of March for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to Rahoon Cemetery (H91 XW62).
Funeral mass can live streamed by clicking 'Live Stream' below
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Care West.

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