Paddy O’Gorman

Peacefully at home on Tuesday, 23rd December, in the loving care of his partner Margaret.

Formerly of College Road, Galway, and late of Colmcille Road, Shantalla.

Predeceased by his mother Maureen, his father, and his sister.

Paddy will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his partner Margaret, his daughter Annemarie, her partner and Paddy’s son-in-law Gary, his cherished grandchildren Gary, Bradley, Megan, Taylor and Sophie, and his adored great-granddaughter Mollaigh, along with his relatives, wonderful neighbours and many friends. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him at the Galway Greyhound Stadium, where he spent many happy years.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Funeral Arrangements

Reposing at the O' Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91 V1K8) on Monday, 29th December, from 5.00 p.m. with prayers at 6.30 p.m. Removal afterwards to St. Patrick’s Church, Forster Street

Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, 30th December, at 11.00 a.m.

Following Mass, family, friends and neighbours are welcome to walk with the cortege from St. Patrick’s Church to Forthill Cemetery, where Paddy will be laid to rest.

Donations, if desired, to the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust

An Online Book of Condolence is available below for those who wish to leave a message of sympathy and support for Paddy’s family.

Parking and entrance to the funeral parlour.

Please approach the entrance to the funeral parlour by foot from Fr. Burke Park.

Street parking may be available on Fr. Griffin Road, within Claddagh, on Henry Street and Sea Road. Parking may be scarce on Munster Avenue.

Car Parks within walking distance of the funeral parlour.

Claddagh Church, Spanish Arch and Mill Street which is adjacent to the Garda Station