Passing of former Mayo county councillor Bridie Greavy

The death has occurred of Bridie Greavy (née Bourke), Bonniconlon, Ballina.

The news has evoked a huge sense of loss and sorrow in the community at large.

A widely popular and much-loved personality, she served as an elected member of Mayo County Council during the mid-1980s.

Fond tributes are being paid to her on social media where she was described as a "woman of immense strength, faith, and love whose presence has left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know her."

Another tribute stated: "She was the 'Matriarch of Bonniconlon' - engaged in many local organisations and a former councillor and so proud of her village. She was great company and always a pleasure to meet."

She is mourned by her loving and heartbroken sons Damien, Thomas and Fintan, her daughter Siobhán, grandchildren Daniel and Annabel, daughter-in-law Eleanor, son-in-law Dara, her sisters Maura (Ennis), Ann (London), Stasia (Corrimbla), Doris (Devon), Clare (Galway), Ita (Dublin), her nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters in law, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends, to whom deepest sympathy is tendered.

The deceased was mother-in-law of Mayo TD and Minister Dara Calleary.

She was predeceased by her husband John James, brothers Mike and Padraig and her sisters Joan, Peggy and Loretta, brother-in-law Paddy, sister-in- law Phyllis.

Remains reposing at her residence this evening (Monday) 5 until 8 p.m.

Remains will arrive to the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Bonniconlon, for Requiem Mass at 12 on Tuesday with burial afterwards in Bonniconlon Cemetery.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.