Late of Raherneen ,Killtullagh County Galway and retired Garda Sergeant, An Garda Síochàna. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore. Predeceased by his beloved son Gerard, father Patrick, mother Delia, brothers Eddie, Liam, Brendan and Paddy , brothers-in-law Michael Shanahan and Peter Martin. Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary (nee Shanahan) Drombane Thurles, son Padraig (Patrick), daughters Marie and Carmel, sister Maureen, son-in-law P.J. Kavanagh, daughter-in-law Susan Hall, grandchildren C.J. and his wife Rhiannon, Luke ,Enya-Su, Tara and her fiancè Artur, Joe and Conor, great-grandchildren Ava, Oscar and Harlow, sisters-in-law Bridie, Eileen and Mary, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, former members of An Garda Síochàna and many friends.
May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Mahers Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Tuesday evening from 5:30pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal from his residence on Wednesday morning at 11:15am arriving St Michael’s Church Portarlington (eircode R32 HY38) for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery Portarlington.
Jim’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on.
https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington
House Private Please.
Family Flowers Only Please. Donations if Desired to The Friends Of The Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore.
https://www.idonate.ie/cause/FriendsofTheMidlandRegionalHospitalTullamore
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The family would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this sad and difficult time.
Date Published:
Monday 10th November 2025
Date of Death:
Monday 10th November 2025
