Louis Walsh’s beloved mother, Maureen, has sadly passed away at the age of 94, following a prolonged illness and a decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Originally from Kiltimagh, County Mayo, Maureen was in the care of St Attracta’s Nursing Home, Charlestown when she died.
She will repose at her home in Church Street, Kiltimagh, on Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm.
A mother of nine, Ms Walsh was a well-known and much-loved figure in her community.
She was predeceased by her husband Frank, daughter Catherine, brother Sean and son-in-law Pat O’Connor.
While she is survived by her children, Evelyn (O’Connor), Louis, Paul, Frank, Eamon, Padraic, Joseph, Noel and Sara (Keogh), along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Maureen frequently traveled to London and Miami to visit her son and even made an appearance on The X Factor in 2007 during his time as a judge.
In 2015, Louis spoke candidly and emotionally 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.”
Our thoughts and sympathies are with Louis and his family at this time.
