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Carmel Farrell (née Elwood)
Edwin Erakpoweri
Prof. Gene (Charles Eugene) Connolly
Ballagh Road, Bushypark, Galway / Bray, Wicklow
21st March 2026
Predeceased by his daughter Naomi Ursula and his beautiful sister Ann. Peacefully at The Galway Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. Will be very sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Patricia, his children Eugene, Aisling, Patsy, Vincent and Aoife, grandchildren Maeve, Eoghan, Éilis, Jessica, Macdara, Bella, Crónán, Sadhbh, sisters Margaret and Catherine, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, extended family, friends, colleagues and neighbours.
Tá sé ar shlí na fírrine anois. Suaimhneas síóraí dé.
Reposing at his home in Ballagh Road, Bushypark on Tuesday the 24th of March from 4pm until 7pm. Funeral cortège will arrive to St. James Church, Bushypark (H91 A5V2), on Wednesday the 25th of March for mass at 11am. Gene will then be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.
No flowers please. Donations if desired to The Galway Hospice or Cancer Care West.
For those of you who would like to leave a personal message, are invited to do so in the condolence section below. Alternatively, you can send a private message of condolence to irwinsfunerals@gmail.com
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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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To leave a message of condolence for the family, please email irwinsfunerals@gmail.com and include the name of the deceased in the subject line. Messages are printed out and given to the family.
