Mayo county town mourns passing of Joe Gannon

The death has occurred of Joseph Gannon (better known as Joe), “Kantara,” Breaffy Road, Castlebar.

He died peacefully yesterday in the Hollymount Private Nursing Home.

Joe was predeceased by his father Austin in September 2020 and his brothers John and Michael.

He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken mother Anne, son Conor, sisters Anne, Olive and Karen, brothers Tommy and Alan, brothers-in-law Mick, John and Mark and sisters-in-law Assumpta and Grainne, nephews Colm, Aidan, Eoghan, John and Eric and his nieces Lisa, Caroline, Sarah and Leah, cousins, relatives, and many friends.

Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family on their loss.

In his youth, Joe was an accomplished player with Castlebar Celtic and won a number of titles with the club.

Joe will repose in Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar, tomorrow (Tuesday) evening from 6.30 to 8 p.m.

The funeral will arrive at St. Aloysius Church, Breaffy, Castlebar on Wednesday for Funeral Mass at 11.30 a.m.

Afterwards, Joe will be laid to rest in the New Cemetery, Newport Road, Castlebar.