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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Ex-president leads heartbreaking tributes for ‘lovely lady', 50s, who drowned in Donegal as funeral details released
Former president Mary McAleese was among those leading tributes SAD LOSS Ex-president leads heartbreaking tributes for 'lovely lady', 50s, who drowned in Donegal as funeral details released TRIBUTES have been paid to a woman who lost her life after getting into difficulty swimming in Donegal last Friday. Maire Murray was swimming off the coast of Glencolmcille on August 1 when she ran into difficulty in the water. Advertisement Ms Murray, who was in her 50s, was airlifted to Sligo University Hospital, where she was tragically pronounced dead. It is reported that she was enrolled in a local Irish language course at the Oideas Gael college when the incident occurred. The popular lady was formerly of Harold's Cross, Dublin and Croghan Road, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Roscommon. Her funeral mass will take place on Friday, 8 August in Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Harold's Cross, Dublin at 12 noon, followed by a cremation at Mount Jerome crematorium. Advertisement The family have requested donations in lieu of flowers to be made to the RNLI. Former President Mary McAleese and her husband Martin led the tributes to the well-liked lady. She said: "We send our deepest condolences to all Maire's family on her very sad passing. "She was a sister student at Oideas Gael and so happy to be there as were we all until that fateful Friday when the sea took her so cruelly as she took her last swim of the week." Advertisement She added: "Maire will be remembered with great fondness and grief too. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam uasal." A former colleague said: "I am so incredibly sorry for your loss as a family. Maire was an amazing person, she was kind and generous with her time and knowledge. I will always remember her ready smile and dry wit." 'SHOCKED AND SADDENED' Another added: "Shocked and saddened to hear the news of Maire's tragic passing. "Maire was a lovely and respected colleague at St Michael's Hospital. My sincere condolences to all of the Murray family. May she Rest In Peace." Advertisement Poignantly, a fellow classmate of the Irish college said: "Although I knew Maire only a short time, I feel privileged to have met her. "She was a lovely, kind, caring and funny woman. I will always remember the lovely times we shared last week in Gleann Cholm Cille." Predeceased by her parents Joe and Nancy and sister-in-law Sylvia, Ms Murray is survived and sadly missed by her sister Catherine, brothers Tomas and Kevin, sister-in-law Allie, nephew Tom, nieces Anna, Alice and Lily. 1 Ms Murray is thought to have been enrolled in a local Irish language course at the Oideas Gael college when the incident occurred Credit:
Sunday World
4 days ago
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- Sunday World
Funeral details announced for Roscommon woman who died while swimming in Donegal
Máire Murray had been swimming when she got into difficulty. The funeral of a Roscommon woman who died after getting into difficulty while swimming in County Donegal will be held later this week. Máire Murray, formerly of Harold's Cross, Dublin and Croghan Road, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Roscommon, had been swimming at Glencolmcille, Co Donegal on Friday, August 1, when she got into difficulty in the water. Gardaí were alerted to the incident shortly after 7pm. Ms Murray, who was in her 50s, was airlifted to Sligo University Hospital where she was pronounced deceased a short time later. Máire Murray. News in 90 Seconds - Aug 7th It is believed Ms Murray was in Glencolmcille attending Oideas Gael, the Irish language college, when the incident occurred. Ms Murray's funeral mass will take place on Friday, August 8, 2025 in Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Harold's Cross Dublin at 12 noon followed by cremation at Mount Jerome crematorium. The family has requested family flowers only and donations if desired to the RNLI. Ms Murray has been remembered as 'the loveliest person' with a 'ready smile and dry wit'. Former President Mary McAleese and her husband Martin were among those who paid tribute to Ms Murray. "We send our deepest condolences to all Maire's family on her very sad passing. "She was a sister student at Oideas Gael and so happy to be there as were we all until that fateful Friday when the sea took her so cruelly as she took her last swim of the week. "It could so easily have been any one of us for the beach is so beautiful and so tempting despite its occasional dangers. "The fantastic rescue teams by air, sea and land along with the comforting help of the local community and staff at Oideas Gael and the folk village will stay long in the memory of all who were there. "And Máire will be remembered with great fondness and grief too. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam uasal.' Ms Murray is pre-deceased by her parents Joe and Nancy and sister-in-law Sylvia. Ms Murray is survived by her sister Catherine [Kate] (Dublin), brothers Tomás (USA) and Kevin (Cork), sister-in-law Allie, nephew Tom, nieces Anna, Alice and Lily, her very wide circle of friends, extended family, neighbours and colleagues at St Michael's Hospital, Dún Laoghaire.
Irish Independent
4 days ago
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- Irish Independent
Funeral details announced for Roscommon woman who died while swimming in Donegal
Today at 05:14 The funeral of a Roscommon woman who died after getting into difficulty while swimming in County Donegal will be held later this week. Máire Murray, formerly of Harold's Cross, Dublin and Croghan Road, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Roscommon, had been swimming at Glencolmcille, Co Donegal on Friday, August 1, when she got into difficulty in the water. Gardaí were alerted to the incident shortly after 7pm. Ms Murray, who was in her 50s, was airlifted to Sligo University Hospital where she was pronounced deceased a short time later. It is believed Ms Murray was in Glencolmcille attending Oideas Gael, the Irish language college, when the incident occurred. Ms Murray's funeral mass will take place on Friday, August 8, 2025 in Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Harold's Cross Dublin at 12 noon followed by cremation at Mount Jerome crematorium. The family has requested family flowers only and donations if desired to the RNLI. Ms Murray has been remembered as 'the loveliest person' with a 'ready smile and dry wit'. Former President Mary McAleese and her husband Martin were among those who paid tribute to Ms Murray. "We send our deepest condolences to all Maire's family on her very sad passing. "She was a sister student at Oideas Gael and so happy to be there as were we all until that fateful Friday when the sea took her so cruelly as she took her last swim of the week. "It could so easily have been any one of us for the beach is so beautiful and so tempting despite its occasional dangers. "The fantastic rescue teams by air, sea and land along with the comforting help of the local community and staff at Oideas Gael and the folk village will stay long in the memory of all who were there. "And Máire will be remembered with great fondness and grief too. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam uasal.' Ms Murray is pre-deceased by her parents Joe and Nancy and sister-in-law Sylvia. Ms Murray is survived by her sister Catherine [Kate] (Dublin), brothers Tomás (USA) and Kevin (Cork), sister-in-law Allie, nephew Tom, nieces Anna, Alice and Lily, her very wide circle of friends, extended family, neighbours and colleagues at St Michael's Hospital, Dún Laoghaire. Related topics Emma Ryan
RTÉ News
03-06-2025
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- RTÉ News
Want more than cúpla focal? 3 courses for grown ups
You can follow as many Tiktok accounts as you like but there is no replacement for sitting down with a group of other language learners to get more comfortable with using your Irish. Here are 3 courses in different parts of the country for those who want to improve their language skills. Oideas Gael From Taoisigh to Hollywood stars, Oideas Gael have hosted all sort of language learners. Oideas Gael is located in Gleann Cholm Cille in South-West Donegal. This Gaeltacht area, named after St. Colm Cille, is located in the scenically splendid Sliabh Liag peninsula. Oideas Gael have a whole host of courses from which you can choose, from courses based in song to hillwalking and their latest, a bilingual summer school which encompasses the Irish language and some of Donegal' best renowned writers, to name but a few. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne If you've always wanted to spend a few days in West Kerry's Gaeltacht region of Corca Dhuibhne then a course with Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne is the perfect opportunity. There are courses for learners of various levels from beginners to those looking to master their blas. Scoil na Sléibhte Based in the Garden of Ireland, Scoil na Sléibhte offers chats, company, friendships, culture and music all through the medium of Irish in a special corner of County Wicklow. An opportunity for you to use and practise your Irish inside and outside the classroom over a weekend – a Gaeltacht experience where you wouldn't expect it!
