Mountdaisy, Castlebar and formerly of Killawalla, Westport, in his 91st year – peacefully on Sunday, 20th September 2026 at Mayo University Hospital, in the presence of his family.
Dearly loved husband of Frances (née Morahan) who died in 2021, also predeceased by his parents Thomas and Bridget (née Prendergast), his brothers Michael and Fr. Seamus, his sisters 
Sr. Sarah, Kitty O’Brien and Mary Brady.
Walter had a great love for the Irish language and Irish culture. He was a fluent Irish speaker and in his later years he enjoyed TG4 and Radio na Gaeltachta. He was a talented sportsman in his youth and played handball and football with Ballintubber football club. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and enjoyed watching them swimming and playing Gaelic football and rugby.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Walter will repose in Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar F23 FD90 on Wednesday, 23rd September from 5.00pm concluding with prayers at 7.00pm.
The funeral will arrive at the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar on Thursday, 24th September at 10.45am for Funeral Mass at 11.00am followed by removal to Shannon Crematorium for service at 4.00pm
You may view the Funeral Mass on www.churchtv.ie/castlebar or it can be listened to in Castlebar on the Castlebar Parish Radio 105.3fm.
The Cremation Service can be view on www.shannoncrematorium.com the password to view will be published later.
Family flowers only please, donations to the Irish Heart Foundation c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street, Castlebar.
House private please except for family, friends and neighbours.
Messages of condolence for the family can be left on the condolence link below or you can write to the family c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street, Castlebar.
All enquiries to Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar 0872648869