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Desmond (Des) McGinty

Baile an Chóiste, Headford Road, Galway City and Formerly of McHale Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.
8th May 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Desmond. Predeceased by his parents Annie and Patrick, brothers Kevin and Paddy, sisters Mary, Kitty and Monica. Beloved partner of Ann. Sadly missed by his sons Jonathan and Ruaidhrí, daughter Aisling and their mother Lucia, Ann's sons John, Michael and Mark, grandchildren Claudia and Layle, his twin brother Gerry, sisters Jean and Muriel, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing in Irwin's Funeral Home, Bóthar Irwin (H91 CK84), on Sunday the 11th of May from 5pm. Removal at 6:30pm to The Church of the Resurrection Ballinfoyle (H91 W298). Des' Requiem Mass will take place on Monday the 12th of May at 1pm. Funeral afterwards to Castlebar Old Graveyard, Co. Mayo.

House private please. Dontions if desired to The Galway Hospice.

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The family would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the kindness and support which has been shown to them at this very sad time.


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