RIP: Galway native dies just before 100th birthday
She sadly died just before the milestone
A Galway native has died in her 100th year.
Fionula Sweeney, formerly of Galway city but living in Bray before her death, sadly died on October 14 just before reaching the milestone birthday.
She was looked after by the staff of Kinvara House Nursing Home and there will be funeral mass for Fionula in Bray on October 23 at 10am followed by committal in Mount Jerome Crematorium in Dublin.
Her RIP.ie notice reads: “Fionula Sweeney (née Crotty), late of Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Galway City, passed away peacefully on 14th October 2026, in her 100th year, in the exceptional care of Kinvara House Nursing Home, Bray. Beloved wife of the late Patrick; deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and their partners.
“Funeral Mass on Friday (23rd October) at 10.00am in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Main Street, Bray followed by committal in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W.Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services.”