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Bridgie Coppinger (nee Giles), Lackaghbeg, Turloughmore, Co Galway and formerly of Cloonacauneen, Castlegar, August 27th 2022. Peacefully in her 91st year, at University Hospital Galway.

Predeceased by her husband Paddy Joe, parents Thomas and Nora Giles, brothers Michael, Johnny, Paddy and Tommy, sister Nonie, and son-in-law Tom Fox.

Devoted and cherished mother of John Gerard (Longford), Cathleen Karia (UK), Tommy (Lackaghbeg), Mary Fox (Cloonacauneen), Paddy (Belclare), Norina Hession (Coolarne), Breda Molloy (Corofin) and Olivia Burns (Loughrea). Much loved sister of Chrissie McDonagh (Barna), Rita Kearns (Crossmolina), Mary Saunders (UK), and Teresa Catton (UK). Sadly missed by her 20 grandchildren, great-grandchild, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at Our Lady’s Chapel, Lackagh (H65 N129) on Tuesday evening (August 30th) from 6.00 pm with Removal at 8.00 pm to the Church of Our Lady of Knock, Lackagh. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 12.00 noon with Burial in Lackagh Cemetery.

Mass will be live-streamed on www.lackaghchurchliveyoutube and also broadcast on parish radio, 106.9 FM.