RIP: Galway man dies following 'accident at home'
The granddad of four's funeral details have been released
A Galway man has died following what his family have described as 'an accident at home'.
John Mulkerrins of Grangemore, Rahoon and formerly of Clybaun Road in Knocknacarra died on Saturday July 11.
The granddad of four and dad of two was married 52 years to his wife Peggy.
John reposed at O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour in Munster Avenue, Galway on Thursday from 5pm to 6:30pm with a short prayer service commencing afterwards.
A cremation service will be held for John on arrival at Shannon Crematorium at 11am which will also be available on live stream.
His R.I.P.ie notice reads: "On Saturday, 11th July 2026, John died suddenly and unexpectedly at Galway University Hospital, following an accident at home.
"Pre-deceased by his brothers and sister Mickey, Joe and Marie.
"Deeply mourned and very sadly missed by his family; his beloved wife of 52 years Peggy, sons Darren and Eric, daughter-in-law Clianna and his 4 adored grandchildren Eva, Eilis, Myles and Dylan.
"Fondly remembered and mourned also by his brothers Colm and Paddy and sisters Margaret and Judy, the extended Mulkerrins family, neighbours and friends."