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Sunday World
03-06-2025
- 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
The Irish Sun
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Louis Walsh's mum passes away after lengthy illness amid Alzheimer's battle as tributes paid & funeral details announced
TRIBUTES poured in tonight after the death of pop mogul Louis Walsh's mother Maureen. Maureen, nee Healy, who lived in Kiltimagh, Co 2 Louis told Woman Magazine in 2015 that his mum 'doesn't know' him but she was 'fine' Credit: Getty Images - Getty She passed away following a lengthy illness. Over many decades she treated visitors to her cosy home at Church Street to lashings of hot tea, cakes, buns and other confectionary. The mother-of-nine had been battling Alzheimer's for the past decade, with She was remembered locally as the 'warmhearted matriarch' of a large and close-knit family. Read more in News 'Maureen was a true lady', recalled one of many who paid tribute to her following the announcement of her death on the website. Apart from Louis, Maureen, who was predeceased by her husband, Frank, is also survived by daughters Evelyn (O'Connor), and Sara (Keogh), sons, Paul, Frank, Eamon, Padraic, Joseph and Noel and their extended family members. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her remains will repose in the family home on Wedmnesday evening from 4pm to 8pm. Most read in Irish News Removal on Thursday morning to the nearby Church of the Holy Family for funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in Kilkinure Cemetery. In a recent interview Louis, her second child, recalled that his mum, hopeful that one of her children would go into the priesthood, enrolled him as boarder sent in St Nathy's College, Ballaghaderreen in the 1960s. However, disliking the strict regime, he left Nathy's early moving to another secondary school before going to 2 Maureen, nee Healy, who lived in Kiltimagh, Co Mayo, was 94 Credit:
Irish Daily Mirror
02-06-2025
- 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
02-06-2025
- 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.
