Kiltimagh, Co Mayo – Darragh McDonagh, a young man described by those who knew him as possessing a gentle soul, has died peacefully after an illness, surrounded by family at University Hospital Galway. He was 2026/01/03 12:15:06.
A Community Mourns the Loss of Darragh McDonagh
The Kiltimagh community is reeling from the passing of Darragh McDonagh, remembered for his courage and dignity throughout his recent health challenges.
- Reposing will be held at his family home on Saturday evening.
- The funeral Mass will take place on Sunday at the Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh.
Darragh was predeceased by his grandparents Liam and Eileen McDonagh of Kiltimagh, and Tommie Joe Byrne of Cloonterrif, Knock. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of many.
Q: What is being requested in lieu of flowers?
A: The family has requested that, instead of flowers, donations be made to Mayo Roscommon Hospice in DarraghS memory.
He will be deeply missed by his parents, John & Marie McDonagh; his brothers, Cathal and Ronan; his grandmother, Mary Byrne of Cloonterrif, Knock; his aunts, Deirdre Kearns, Geraldine Donnellan, Nuala Wilker, Breda Hickey and Louise Byrne; his uncles, Ronan McDonagh, dominick Byrne and Liam Byrne; and also his aunts-in-law, uncles-in-law, cousins, and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing will take place at the family home, Cois Abhann, Kiltimagh (F12 H264) on Saturday evening from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.The funeral cortège will depart the family home on Sunday afternoon at 12:40 PM, proceeding to the Church of the holy Family, Kiltimagh, for Funeral Mass at 1:00 PM.
Following the Mass, burial will be held in Kilkinure Cemetery.
For those unable to attend in person, Darragh’s Funeral Mass can be viewed online at http://churchservices.tv/holyfamilykiltimagh.
Donations in Darragh’s memory might potentially be made to Mayo Roscommon Hospice at https://www.hospice.ie/donations/in-loving-memory/.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by John Mc Hugh, Funeral Director, Kiltimagh, who can be reached at 086 8164276.
