James Falconer Undertakers

23/08/2026

Remembering the life of
Patricia Sylvia Jean Byrne (née Allison)
Church Road, Tramore, Waterford

Family and friends remember Patricia as kind, compassionate and endlessly curious, with a wonderful sense of humour, an innate sense of style and a genuine interest in the world around her. She loved books and learning, discovering other cultures and, in particular, Egyptian history. She delighted in nature and birds and retained her curiosity and enthusiasm for life throughout her years.

Patricia’s greatest joy by far was her son Paul, whom she adored. He brought her enormous happiness, and caring for him was a hugely important part of her life. Anyone fortunate enough to know Paul will understand just how much joy his smile could bring her.
Having lived previously in Rutland and Stamford in England, Patricia made her home in Tramore, a place she came to love deeply. She greatly enjoyed being part of the local U3A community and valued the neighbours and friends she made here over the years. She loved her home and garden, surrounded herself with books, and took great pleasure in the life and friendships she had built in Tramore. Patricia was generous with her time and quietly supportive of people who needed her. She cared deeply about people, and her kindness often showed itself without fuss or fanfare.

The messages shared since Patricia’s passing have brought their own lovely glimpses of how others knew and remembered her. One recalled Patricia’s involvement in helping to establish a Special Olympics swimming group for young people in Tramore, while another remembered the chats they shared at the Wednesday lectures in Waterford’s Medieval Museum. Others described her as “always cheerful and amusing” and as a wonderful and kind neighbour with “an exceptional and enquiring mind.” One neighbour wrote simply of how dearly her chats would be missed – a lovely reflection of the conversations and connections Patricia made in everyday life.
She was, quite simply, a lady.

Late of Church Road, Tramore, Co. Waterford, and formerly of Rutland and Stamford, England, Patricia passed peacefully on Wednesday, 19 August 2026.

For full funeral details and more about Patricia’s life and legacy, please visit our website.

https://falconersundertakers.com/death-notices/patricia-sylvia-jean-byrne-nee-allison/


RIP Ireland

20/08/2026

❤️🇮🇪 Please follow RIP Ireland. We’re trying to make sure every family in Waterford and eventually Ireland has this free support available when they need it.

Support a family here: www.ripireland.ie

19/08/2026

Family and friends remember Marion O’Mara as a deeply loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, neighbour and friend, and as a woman whose life of care, integrity and service left a lasting mark on Waterford. Late of Drumcannon, Tramore, Marion was dearly loved by Jim, Jennifer, Eoin, Niamh and Aoife, and by her brothers Michael and Thomas, her sister Bridget, her extended family and all who shared in her life. Many remember her from her long years with The Waterford News & Star, where she was described as “the heart and soul” of the paper, a journalist who was “straight, true, reliable, skilled” and generous with her time to younger reporters finding their way. Others spoke of how Marion took them under her wing, offered guidance and encouragement, and combined rigorous reporting standards with great humanity.

Marion is also remembered as a true champion of community, someone whose warmth, wisdom and commitment continued to serve Waterford through her work with the PPN, Waterford Older People’s Council and Age Friendly Ireland. She was described as a woman of decency and good nature, a passionate advocate for older people, and someone whose “selfless dedication and unwavering passion” enriched the lives of others. Friends, colleagues and neighbours remembered her kindness, her strength, her smile, her good advice, and the many conversations that stayed with them long after. May Jim, Jennifer, Niamh, Aoife and all the O’Mara and Connors families find comfort in knowing how deeply Marion was loved, how widely she was respected, and how powerfully her kindness, courage and voice will continue to be remembered.

Late of Drumcannon, Tramore, Co. Waterford. Formerly of The Waterford News and Star. Marion passed peacefully with her loving family by her side on Monday the 17th of August 2026. RIP.

For full funeral details and more about Marion’s life and legacy, please visit our website.

https://falconersundertakers.com/death-notices/marion-omara-nee-connors/


RIP Ireland

18/08/2026

Nearly €10,000 raised in just a few months for local families in Tramore.

Now imagine what we could do together for families across Waterford.

RIP Ireland is giving Waterford funeral homes their **first year free**, including:

• Free Memorial Walls for every family
• Anniversary and birthday reminders
• Support for local gift suppliers
• Optional practical financial support for families

Help us make sure more Waterford families have somewhere to turn when savings and government supports aren’t available.

12/08/2026

Families facing the loss of a loved one can now have a new way of asking their community for help with funeral costs, as Waterford

12/08/2026

Tune in to WLR FM today at 11.30am

Hear Erich Falconer and Mark Feehan share the story behind RIP Ireland, why it was created here in Tramore, and how it has already helped raise nearly €10,000 towards funeral costs for local families in Waterford and Tramore.

It started with a simple idea: when a family needs support, their community should have an easy and meaningful way to help.

Listen today at 11.30am on WLR FM and hear what comes next for RIP Ireland. ❤️

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12/08/2026

Show your support for a local family here: https://ripireland.ie/memorial/angela-angie-finn-waterford/

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Sometimes the kindest gesture isn’t another bouquet. It’s helping a family through the days that follow. 💛

Today, family and friends will gather to remember Angela “Angie” Finn, a kind and gentle woman whose life brought colour, warmth and friendship to so many.

In keeping with Angie’s own wishes, those attending are invited to wear a pop of bright colour, a beautiful reflection of the light she brought into the lives of others.

Instead of flowers, Angie’s family have welcomed practical support through RIP Ireland, giving friends, neighbours and those living further away a simple way to stand beside Kayleigh, Jake, little Luna and everyone who loved her.

There is absolutely no expectation. A message, a memory, a candle or simply sharing Angie’s notice can mean just as much.

Please share, so that everyone whose life Angie touched has the opportunity to remember her and support her family in whatever way feels right.

Angie’s reposal takes place today, Sunday, from 2pm to 4pm at Falconers Funeral Home, Riverstown, Tramore.

Full notice, condolences and practical support link in the comments.

May Angie’s kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

11/08/2026

Family and friends remember Nicole McGrath as a beautiful, kind and deeply loved woman whose life was centred on her daughter Megan, her family, her friends and the animals she loved so dearly. Late of Ballyshunock Upper, Kilmacthomas, Nicole’s sudden and tragic passing has left heartbreak for Megan, her devoted mother Breda, her brothers, sister, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and all who knew her. Those who loved Nicole speak of cherished memories, friendship, laughter and the “madness” shared over the years, while others remember her as “such a stunningly beautiful girl,” someone “so lovely” who will be missed beyond words. One message captured the heart of Nicole’s life simply and powerfully, saying Megan “was your world.”

Nicole is remembered with great affection by friends and former work colleagues, especially through memories from the Engine House, where friendships were formed and many moments were shared. She was remembered as kind, caring and pure, someone who “loved animals and devoted her life to Megan and all her pets,” a detail that speaks so clearly to her gentle heart. The many messages shared for Nicole ask that the beautiful memories made with her stay in the hearts of those who loved her forever. May Megan, Breda and all Nicole’s family find strength in the love surrounding them, comfort in the memories she leaves behind, and peace in knowing how deeply Nicole was loved and how tenderly she will always be remembered.

Late of Ballyshunock Upper, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford. Nicole passed away suddenly and tragically on Saturday the 1st of August 2026. RIP.

For full funeral details and more about Nicole’s life and legacy, please visit our website.

https://falconersundertakers.com/death-notices/nicole-mcgrath/


RIP Ireland

05/08/2026

Family and friends remember Margaret “Peggy” Galvin as a lovely, kind and much-loved woman whose life connected Cahiruane, Kill with Finsbury Park in London, where she built deep friendships and left a lasting mark on many hearts. Peggy was dearly loved by her sister Katie, her brothers Paddy and Teddy, her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Those who knew her remember a woman who “always had time for a chat and a laugh,” someone who was “always a lady,” and a beautiful person who was loved by her friends in Finsbury Park. Her kindness, humour and warmth made her unforgettable to those who shared in her life.

Peggy is remembered with great affection for the wonderful times she shared in London, for the friendships she nurtured, and for the care she gave so naturally to others. One tribute recalled her as being “like a mother,” fondly remembering her from East Finchley allotments, the ladies dart team in London, and as “such a fantastic cook.” Another remembered how Peggy was “so good and kind to so many,” while others spoke of her summer visits, her sense of humour, and the many happy memories she leaves behind. May Katie, Paddy, Teddy and all Peggy’s family find comfort in knowing how deeply she was loved, how warmly she will be remembered in both Waterford and London, and how peacefully she now rests.

Late of Finsbury Park, London, England. Formerly of Cahiruane, Kill, Co. Waterford. Margaret passed peacefully with her loving family by her side on Friday the 31st of July 2026. RIP.

For full funeral details and more about Margaret’s life and legacy, please visit our website.

https://falconersundertakers.com/death-notices/margaret-peggy-galvin/


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