Passing of esteemed Mayo teacher is widely mourned

The death has taken place, following a short illness, of Bernard Gallagher, The Curragh, Castlebar, and formerly of Barnacogue, Swinford.

He died peacefully yesterday at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by sister Mary, brothers Tom and John, Bernard will be forever loved and sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, adored daughters Mairead, Bernadette, Cáit and Laura, sons Seán, Brian and Kierán, daughters-in-law Malo and Deirdre, sons-in-law John, Ger and Billy, grandchildren Ciarán, Sinéad, Caitríona, Aideen, Aoife, Sadbh, Liam, Aoibhínn, Fionn, Oisìn, Gregory, Luka, Ellen and Sarah.

He will also be sadly missed by his sister Peg, brothers-in-law Gerard, Fr. Tommy, Tom, sisters-in-law Mary, Margaret, Maureen, Eileen, wider family, friends, neighbours and former colleagues and students of Davitt College.

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

Bernard was a woodworking and building construction studies teacher at Davitt College, Castlebar, for over 30 years.

He is remembered for his great devotion to his students and he took great pride in their school results and their subsequent careers.

Bernard was a keen golfer at Castlebar Golf Club and devoted much of his time to the St Vincent de Paul and to the Sacred Heart Home.

His remains will be reposing at the Coady Funeral Home, Castlebar, on Sunday evening from 6.30 until 8 p.m., followed by removal to the The Church of The Holy Rosary.

Requiem Mass takes place on Monday at 12 noon with interment afterwards in the New Cemetery, Castlebar.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.