Mary Kate Claffey,

(née Egan)

Thumbeagh, (Doon) Ballinahown, Athlone, Offaly.

Mary Kate died on March 10th 2026, peacefully at home in her 98th year, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Frank. Mary Kate will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving daughters, Anne (Dublin) and Maureen O’Riordan (Dublin), sons, Sean (Brussels), Frank (Dublin), Dave (Dublin) and Vinny (Doon), grandchildren, Frank, Olivia, Regina, Eimear, Niamh, Fiona, Rachel, Seoirse and John, great-grandchildren, Emilie, Nicky, Jayden, Electra, Dylan, Genevieve, Ryker and Amy, son-in-law John, daughters-in-law Ciara, Fiona and Gemma, extended family, life long neighbours and friends.

Grant Mary Kate Eternal Rest and Peace

Mary Kate will repose at The Granary (R35 NX30) adjacent to St. Manchan’s Church, Boher on Thursday evening (March 12th) from 5pm to 7pm. Her Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Friday morning (March 13th) in St. Manchan’s Church, Boher, and afterwards Mary Kate will be laid to rest in the adjoining Cemetery.