Tributes paid to 'a truly kind lady' from Maynooth, Co Kildare

Tributes have been paid to a Maynooth woman who has been remembered as 'a truly kind lady' and a 'true cultured lady of Irish language, art and music.'

Mary (Máire) O'Flaherty (née Hynes), Kilmacreddock, Maynooth, Kildare / Leixlip, Kildare / Moycullen, Galway.

O’Flaherty, (née Hynes), Mary (Máire), Kilmacreddock, Maynooth, Co. Kildare and late of Knockshanbally, Moycullen, Co. Galway, April 28 2025.

Mary passed away peacefully in the tender care of the staff of St. Francis’ Hospice, Blanchardstown, surrounded by her cherished family.

Beloved wife of the late Beartla and mother of the late Maitiú.

Sadly missed by her loving sons Colm and Eoin, daughters Carmel, Áine, Fionnuala, Róisín and Úna, sons-in-law Pat, Andy, Barry and Aidy, daughters-in-law Cora, Laia, grandchildren Niall, Aaron, Sarah, Ciara, Cathal, Aisling, Tiernan, Rónán, Oran, Caoimhe, Ferdia, Éanna, Cillian, great grandchild Amelia, brothers Michael, Séamus, Brendan, Martin, Ollie and Declan, sisters Bernie (Bennett), Anne (Organ), brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunt Theresa O’Connell, cousins, nephews and nieces, relatives and a wide circle of friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Heartfelt tributes paid to Mary on RIP.ie this week included: “Sincere sympathy to Ann, Claire, Emer, Alan also the OFlaherty and Hynes families on the passing of Mary to her eternal reward in Heaven. We used to meet Mary at the fleadhanna, she was helpful and extremely interested in the music, she was a true cultured lady of Irish language, art and music. May she rest in peace.”

And: “Heartfelt Sympathy to Maire's family, her siblings and the extended family on her sad death. Maire was an inspiration - her bravery and courage knew no bounds. It has been a privilege to be a friend of Maire's for many, many years and her support for Comhaltas and Irish Culture in general was immense. May Maire, a truly kind lady, rest in eternal Peace. Thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this difficult time.”

While another mourner wrote: “I'm so sad to hear about Mary's passing and would like to express my deepest condolences to all her lovely family and friends. It was such a pleasure to know her! We met many years ago through our role as volunteers for Arthritis Ireland and had lots in common as we shared the same rheumatoid arthritis disease. She was a fantastic role model for anyone with chronic disease with her ' can do' attitude. Mary showed her kindness through her tireless work managing a water exercise class in Celbridge and exercise classes in Maynooth. She also fundraised for the local branch activities. May her beautiful soul rest in peace.”

Reposing at her residence (W23 X2T5) on Wednesday evening from 4pm to 8pm, with prayers at 7pm.

Removal on Thursday morning at 10.30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady’s Nativity, Leixlip arriving for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by removal to arrive for evening prayers in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Moycullen (H91 Y54A) at 7.30pm.

Funeral mass on Friday morning at 10.30am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Moycullen, followed by burial in Reilig Mhaírois Cemetery.

Directions to Reilig Mhaírois Cemetery : https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mzjip3hSJ1KYhcHbA?g_st=am

Mary’s funeral mass in Leixlip may be viewed online (live only) at 11.00am on Thursday morning by clicking here: https://oln.ie/oln/live-webcam/

The evening prayers and funeral mass in Moycullen Church by clicking here: https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-the-immaculate-conception

Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.

Family flowers only.

Donations, if desired, to St Francis’ Hospice, Blanchardstown via the "donation" section below.

For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.

Donations to St Francis' Hospice: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/MM94375792/donate.html

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