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RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Louis Walsh's mother Maureen dies aged 94
Maureen Walsh, mother of music manager and former X Factor judge Louis Walsh, has died at the age of 94 following a long illness. She passed away at St Attracta's Nursing Home in Charlestown, after living with Alzheimer's disease for over a decade. A mother of nine, Ms Walsh was a well-known and much-loved figure in her community. She was predeceased by her husband Frank, daughter Catherine, brother Sean, and son-in-law Pat O'Connor. She is survived by her children, Evelyn (O'Connor), Louis, Paul, Frank, Eamon, Padraic, Joseph, Noel and Sara (Keogh), along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Louis Walsh, who rose to prominence as the man behind chart-topping groups like Boyzone and Westlife, has previously spoken about his mother's illness. In a 2015 interview, he shared that although she no longer recognised him, she was "healthy and happy." Ms Walsh will repose at her home in Church Street, Kiltimagh, on Wednesday evening from 4pm until 8pm. Her removal from her home will take place on Thursday morning to the Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh for funeral mass at 12pm. This will be followed by a burial afterwards in Kilkinure Cemetery, Kiltimagh.
Dublin Live
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Dublin Live
Louis Walsh's mother Maureen dies following long battle with Alzheimer's Disease
Tributes have been paid to the mother of music manager Louis Walsh who died aged 94 on Sunday. Maureen Walsh, of Kiltimagh, Co Mayo, has been described as a "gracious, kind and generous lady". The mother-of-nine was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease over a decade ago and was in the c are of St Attracta's Nursing Home, Charlestown. She will repose at her home in Church Street, Kiltimagh on Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm. Her funeral mass will take place at the Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh at noon on Thursday followed by burial at Kilkinure Cemetery. A notice on reads: "Predeceased by her husband Frank, her daughter Catherine, her parents Martin and Delia, her brother Sean and her son-in-law Pat O'Connor. "Cherished mother of Evelyn (O'Connor), Louis, Paul, Frank, Eamon, Padraic, Joseph, Noel and Sara (Keogh)." Former Boyzone manager Louis previously spoke about his close relationship with his mother. Maureen often flew to London and Miami to visit her son, and appeared on The X Factor when he was a judge in 2007. In 2015, he heartbreakingly opened up about her dementia diagnosis. He told Woman Magazine: "My mum has got Alzheimer's now. She doesn't know me. But she's fine, healthy and happy and doesn't know any better." Condolences have flooded in for the Mayo woman following the announcement of her death. One person wrote: "Deepest sympathy to all Maureen's family and friends. What a wonderful lady always with a smile. May she now enjoy the peace of Heaven with her beloved Frank." While another said: "Deepest sympathy to all the Walsh family, and also to the Healy and O'Hora families on the death of Maureen. Fond memories of a gracious, kind and generous lady. Rest in peace Maureen." Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Sunday World
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
‘You were a true lady' – Louis Walsh's mother dies after long battle with illness
Ms Walsh, a mother-of-nine, had been battling with Alzheimer's disease for the last decade Tributes have been paid following the death of the mother of music manager Louis Walsh, following a decade-long battle with Alzheimer's. Maureen Walsh, of Church Street, Kiltimagh, Mayo, the mother of former Boyzone manager and music mogul, Louis Walsh, died today. Ms Walsh, a mother-of-nine, had been battling with Alzheimer's disease for the last decade. "My mum has got Alzheimer's now. She doesn't know me. But she's fine, healthy and happy and doesn't know any better," Mr Walsh told Woman Magazine in 2015. Maureen Walsh of Church Street, Kiltimagh, Mayo The former The X Factor judge said then that the pair are famously close, with his mother flying to London and Miami where her son had homes. She even appeared on The X Factor show in 2007, where she revealed that his real name is Michael Louis Vincent Walsh. Ms Walsh is predeceased by her husband Frank, her daughter Catherine, her parents Martin and Delia, her brother Sean and her son-in-law Pat O'Connor. She is the cherished mother of Evelyn (O'Connor), Louis, Paul, Frank, Eamon, Padraic, Joseph, Noel and Sara (Keogh), according to her death notice. Ms Walsh will repose at her home in Church Street, Kiltimagh, on Wednesday evening from 4pm until 8pm. Her removal from her home will take place on Thursday morning to the Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh for funeral mass at 12pm. This will be followed by a burial afterwards in Kilkinure Cemetery, Kiltimagh. Tributes have been pouring in for Ms Walsh, with one condolence describing her as a 'true lady'. One person recalled how they had 'fond memories of a gracious, kind and generous lady'. "My deepest sympathy to all the Walsh family on the passing of yer Mum. A lovely lady. May she rest in peace,' another said. News in 90 seconds - June 2nd
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Louis Walsh's mother Maureen dies following long illness
Tributes have been paid to the mother of music manager Louis Walsh who died aged 94 on Sunday. Maureen Walsh, of Kiltimagh, Co Mayo, has been described as a "gracious, kind and generous lady". The mother-of-nine was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease over a decade ago and was in the care of St Attracta's Nursing Home, Charlestown. She will repose at her home in Church Street, Kiltimagh on Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm. Her funeral mass will take place at the Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh at noon on Thursday followed by burial at Kilkinure Cemetery. A notice on reads: "Predeceased by her husband Frank, her daughter Catherine, her parents Martin and Delia, her brother Sean and her son-in-law Pat O'Connor. "Cherished mother of Evelyn (O'Connor), Louis, Paul, Frank, Eamon, Padraic, Joseph, Noel and Sara (Keogh)." Former Boyzone manager Louis previously spoke about his close relationship with his mother. Maureen often flew to London and Miami to visit her son, and appeared on The X Factor when he was a judge in 2007. In 2015, he heartbreakingly opened up about her dementia diagnosis. He told Woman Magazine: "My mum has got Alzheimer's now. She doesn't know me. But she's fine, healthy and happy and doesn't know any better." Condolences have flooded in for the Mayo woman following the announcement of her death. One person wrote: "Deepest sympathy to all Maureen's family and friends. What a wonderful lady always with a smile. May she now enjoy the peace of Heaven with her beloved Frank." While another said: "Deepest sympathy to all the Walsh family, and also to the Healy and O'Hora families on the death of Maureen. Fond memories of a gracious, kind and generous lady. Rest in peace Maureen."
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
‘You were a true lady' – Mother of music manager Louis Walsh dies following long battle with illness
Maureen Walsh, of Church Street, Kiltimagh, Mayo, the mother of former Boyzone manager and music mogul, Louis Walsh, died today. Ms Walsh, a mother-of-nine, had been battling with Alzheimer's Disease for the last decade. "My mum has got Alzheimer's now. She doesn't know me. But she's fine, healthy and happy and doesn't know any better," Mr Walsh told Woman Magazine in 2015. The former X Factor judge said then that the pair are famously close, with his mother flying to London and Miami where her son had homes. She even appeared on the X Factor show in 2007, where she revealed that his real name is Michael Louis Vincent Walsh. Ms Walsh is predeceased by her husband Frank, her daughter Catherine, her parents Martin and Delia, her brother Sean and her son-in-law Pat O'Connor. She is the cherished mother of Evelyn' O'Connor, Louis, Paul, Frank, Eamon, Padraic, Joseph, Noel and Sara Keogh, according to her death notice. Ms Walsh will repose at her home in Church Street, Kiltimagh, on Wednesday evening from 4pm until 8pm. Her removal from her home will take place on Thursday morning to the Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh for Funeral Mass at 12pm. This will be followed by a burial afterwards in Kilkinure Cemetery, Kiltimagh. Tributes have been pouring in for Ms Walsh, with one condolence describing her as a 'true lady'. One person recalled how they had 'fond memories of a gracious, kind and generous lady'. "My deepest sympathy to all the Walsh family on the passing of yer Mum. A lovely lady. May she Rest in peace,' another said.
