Peggy Ginty née Daly of Dooriel, Ballycroy, Co. Mayo, has passed away peacefully at the Mayo Hospice in Castlebar. Following what family described as a wonderful life, her passing marks the loss of a deeply rooted member of the West Mayo community.
The bereavement is felt across a wide network of family and friends in the Ballycroy region. Mrs. Ginty was predeceased by her husband, Paddy, as well as her parents, Jack Daly and Nora (née Cleary).
She is survived by her children, Maura, Shane, Fionán, and Fionnuala. The family circle extends to her daughters-in-law Fiona and Mandy, and son-in-law Alan. Mrs. Ginty likewise leaves behind four grandchildren: Rían, Éadaoin, Ethan, and Patrick. Her siblings, sisters Mary (Conway), Barbara (Moran), Nuala (Wilson), and Breege (Leane), along with a broad array of nieces, nephews, and extended relations, join the community in mourning her loss.
Funeral arrangements and community tributes
The community of Ballycroy will gather to bid farewell to Peggy Ginty née Daly through a series of traditional rites. The family has announced that her remains will repose at the Sweeney Funeral Home in Bleankeragh, Ballycroy, on Saturday, April 4, from 4 p.m. Until 7 p.m.
Following the repose, the removal will take place from her home to the Church of the Holy Family in Ballycroy. The Funeral Mass is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. On Easter Sunday, a day of significant spiritual importance in the region. Following the liturgy, she will be interred in the local cemetery.
To accommodate family and friends who are unable to attend the service in person, the Funeral Mass will be live-streamed via the official Facebook page of the Holy Family Church, Ballycroy.
| Event | Location | Date & Time |
|---|---|---|
| Repose | Sweeney Funeral Home, Bleankeragh | Saturday, April 4, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Removal | From family home to Church | Easter Sunday Morning |
| Funeral Mass | Church of the Holy Family, Ballycroy | Easter Sunday, 12:30 p.m. |
| Interment | Local Cemetery, Ballycroy | Following Funeral Mass |
The role of palliative care in Mayo
Mrs. Ginty spent her final days at the Mayo Hospice in Castlebar. The facility provides essential palliative care and hospice services to patients across the county, focusing on quality of life and dignity for those with life-limiting illnesses. The hospice’s approach emphasizes a holistic model of care, supporting not only the patient but also the family during the bereavement process.
The transition to hospice care often allows families in rural areas like County Mayo to ensure their loved ones receive specialized medical attention while remaining close to their home communities. The peaceful nature of Mrs. Ginty’s passing reflects the core mission of the Castlebar-based institution.
Ballycroy and the Dooriel community
The loss of a long-standing resident like Mrs. Ginty resonates specifically within the Dooriel area of Ballycroy. Located in the rugged, scenic landscape of West Mayo, Ballycroy is known for its tight-knit social fabric and strong adherence to traditional Irish community values. In such locales, the passing of a matriarch often brings together generations of neighbors and relations.
The Church of the Holy Family serves as the spiritual and social anchor for this community. Holding a funeral mass on Easter Sunday underscores the deep integration of faith and family life in the region, blending the sorrow of loss with the traditional themes of renewal and hope associated with the holiday.
Family and friends are encouraged to use the digital streaming options provided by the parish to participate in the final farewell, ensuring that those in the diaspora can remain connected to the rites in Ballycroy.
The next scheduled event for the family is the repose at Sweeney Funeral Home this Saturday evening, followed by the Easter Sunday services.
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