Flynns Funeral Directors Athlone

Flynns Funeral Directors Athlone Flynns Funeral Directors is a family run Funeral care business. Flynns Funeral Directors prides itself in providing a bespoke funeral service.

Flynns of Athlone is a family owned and managed Funeral care business which was established in Athlone in the 1961. Throughout the years Flynns Funeral Directors has built a reputation for the quality and dignity with which they carry out the funeral service. At Flynn’s we aim to deliver a personal and caring service providing both traditional and contemporary funerals for all denominations. We take responsibility for ensuring that every aspect of the funeral is organized and carried out in keeping with both religious and personal preferences. As part of our commitment to the care of the deceased, we offer and recommend the service of embalming. We also specialise in the international repatriation of remains from overseas to Ireland and from Ireland overseas as well as ‘pre-planned’ funerals and other funeral related services.

We regret to inform you of the passing of Etna O'RourkeUpper Irishtown, Athlone, WestmeathPeacefully on Wednesday 18th F...
18/02/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Etna O'Rourke
Upper Irishtown, Athlone, Westmeath
Peacefully on Wednesday 18th February 2026, surrounded by her loving family and friends, in the tender care of the staff of Retreat Nursing Home.

Predeceased by her parents Teresa and Tommy, her sisters Maureen and Gertie, her brother Enda and her sister-in-law Mary O'Rourke.
Sadly missed by her loving nephews Feargal and Aengus, their wives Maeve and Lisa and Etna's Grand Nephews and Nieces; Jennifer, Luke, Sarah, Sam, James and Scott. And, also by her wide circle of loyal and long term friends.

May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand on Friday evening from 6pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass in St Mary's Church on Saturday at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in Cornamagh Cemetery.

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab on RIP.ie. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

We regret to inform you of the passing of Anthony (Tony) HeavinPeacefully on Monday 16th February 2026, surrounded by hi...
16/02/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Anthony (Tony) Heavin
Peacefully on Monday 16th February 2026, surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness bravely borne, in the tender care of the nurses and staff of South Westmeath Hospice.
Arcadia, Athlone, Co. Westmeath and formerly of Castledaly.
(Retired ESB).

Predeceased by his parents Mary and Michael and his brothers P.J., Johnny and Oliver.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Carmel (née Smith), son Colm, daughters Caroline and Siobhán (Dell), brother Georgie and Paddy, sisters Mary (Doyle) and Elizabeth (McCormack), son-in-law Alan, grandchildren Abigail, Liam, Sakura and Willow, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and the Athlone GAA community.

May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand on Wednesday evening from 6pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Coosan on Thursday at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery.

House private please.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired in lieu to South Westmeath Hospice.

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab on RIP.ie. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

We regret to inform you of the passing of Domnic Harkin10 Sarsfield Square, Athlone, Westmeath, N37 W627Peacefully on Su...
15/02/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Domnic Harkin
10 Sarsfield Square, Athlone, Westmeath, N37 W627
Peacefully on Sunday 15th February 2026, surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness.

Predeceased by his infant son Joseph Martin, daughter Concessa and grandson Jonathan.
Sadly missed by his loving wife May (née Gaffey), sons Domnic and Johnny, daughters Paula, Mary and Patricia, brother Seamus, sister Geraldine, in-laws, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his home (10 Sarsfield Square | N37 W627) on Tuesday from 3pm until 7pm (House private outside these hours). Requiem Mass on Wednesday in St. Mary's Church at 10-30am followed by burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery.

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab on RIP.ie. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

We regret to inform you of the passing of Gladys Gorman(née Murphy)Peacefully surrounded by her loving family and her be...
14/02/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Gladys Gorman
(née Murphy)
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family and her best friend Breeda on Saturday 14th February 2026.
3 Abbey Road Cottages, Coosan, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Jack, her parents Jack and Julia and her sisters Mary and Teresa (Harrigan).
Sadly missed by her loving daughters Mary (Nally), Ann (Lackey) and Jackie, sons-in-law Noel and Noelie, her grandchildren Derek, David, Noel Lorraine and Nuala, great grandsons nathan and Ethan and her life long friend Breeda (Murray), nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.

May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her residence (3 Abbey Road Cottages | N37 T212) on Monday from 3pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday in S.S. Peter & Paul's Church at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery.

House private on Tuesday morning please.

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab on RIP.ie. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

We regret to inform you of the passing of Philip (Phil) HenryPeacefully on Saturday 14th February 2026 in his 91st year....
14/02/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Philip (Phil) Henry
Peacefully on Saturday 14th February 2026 in his 91st year.
Retreat Heights, Athlone and formerly of St. Anne's Terrace, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

Predeceased by his beloved parents Elizabeth and Patrick, his brothers Seamus and Paddy and his sister Maureen (Dennett).
Sadly missed by his loving wife Moira (née Shanahan), daughters Valerie and Philippa, sons Ronan and Mel, daughter-in-law Sandra, his seven adoring grandchildren Patrick, Rebecca, Ruairc, Cian, Conor, Owen and Calum, great grandchild Adrian, sisters-in-law Bridget, Ita and Evelyn, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand, Athlone on Monday evening from 6pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass in St. Mary's Church on Tuesday at 10-30am followed by burial afterwards in Cornamagh Cemetery.

House private please.

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab on RIP.ie. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

We regret to inform you of the passing of Robert (Bobby) DaltonBullet Road, Ballykeeran, Athlone, Westmeath, N37 T932 / ...
12/02/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Robert (Bobby) Dalton
Bullet Road, Ballykeeran, Athlone, Westmeath, N37 T932 / Athlone, Roscommon
Unexpectedly at home on Tuesday 10th February 2026.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Teasie, brothers Michael and John and his sisters Kathleen and Nancy.
Sadly missed by his loving son David, daughter-in-law Karen, adored grandchildren Evan, Shaun, Billy and Jack, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and customers (Nite Cabs).

May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his residence (Bullet Road | N37 T932) on Sunday from 3pm until 6pm. Requiem Mass on Monday in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Coosan at 10-30am followed by burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery.

House private on Monday morning please.

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab on RIP.ie. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

We regret to inform you of the passing of Martin HanleySt. Asicus Villas, AthlonePeacefully on Tuesday, 10th. February 2...
12/02/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Martin Hanley
St. Asicus Villas, Athlone
Peacefully on Tuesday, 10th. February 2026, after a long illness, bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family, in the tender care of the staff of Retreat nursing home.

Predeceased by his beloved parents Sylvester and Alice, his brothers (Sylvester) Junior and John.
Sadly missed by his loving brothers Michael and Paul, sisters Mona (Reeves) and Angela, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.

May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Flynn’s Funeral Home, the Strand, Athlone on Sunday (15th. February) from 2.00pm until 3.00 pm, followed by funeral service and private cremation.

Family flowers only, please, donations if desired in lieu to Athlone Sub-Aqua Club Search and Recovery.

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab on RIP.ie. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

We regret to inform you of the passing of Geraldine Woods(née Dunican)Unexpectedly on Saturday 7th February 2026.66 Batt...
07/02/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Geraldine Woods
(née Dunican)
Unexpectedly on Saturday 7th February 2026.
66 Battery Heights, Athlone, Co. Westmeath and formerly of St. Patrick's Terrace, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

Predeceased by her parents Michael and Bridget Dunican, brother Stevie, sister Lily, son Michael and son-in-law Jason and granddaughter Jade.
Sadly missed by her loving husband Robert, sons Richard, Robert and John, daughters Sandra, Sylvia, Michelle and Gillian, her 19 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, her brother and sisters and many relatives and friends.

May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her residence (66 Battery Heights | N37 R1H1) on Wednesday. Requiem Mass on Thursday in S.S. Peter & Paul's Church at 11am followed by burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery.

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab on RIP.ie. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

We regret to inform you of the passing of Breda Reid(née Murphy)Peacefully on Friday 6th February 2026, surrounded by he...
07/02/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Breda Reid
(née Murphy)
Peacefully on Friday 6th February 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Glasson Mews and late of Killinure House, Glasson, Athlone, Co. Westmeath and formerly of Carlow.

Predeceased by her parents Patrick Leo and Mary Ellen and her brother Patrick.
Sadly missed by her loving husband Tom, sons Donal and Frainc, daughters Fidelma (Leech) and Áine (Jones), sisters Pauline, Dena and Annette, daughters-in-law Silvia and Marina, sons-in-law Gareth and Garrett, her adoring grandchildren Carys, Liam, Ffion, Alina, Alex, Isabel, Ciara and Leah, nephews, nieces, in-laws, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her son (Frainc's) residence (Carrickfin Lodge, Carrickfin, Glasson | N37 C6W8) on Sunday from 3pm until 6pm. Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tubberclaire on Monday at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in the Adjoining Cemetery.

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab on RIP.ie. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

We regret to inform you of the passing of John HickeyMontree, Athlone, Westmeath / Belgooly, Cork(Retired Chief Superint...
31/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of John Hickey
Montree, Athlone, Westmeath / Belgooly, Cork
(Retired Chief Superintendent, An Garda Síochána)
Peacefully at Home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday 31st January 2026.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Rosaleen, his son-in-law Dermot (Kenny) and his sisters Phil and Mary.
Sadly missed by his loving family Finbarr, Fiona (Henshaw), Orla (Kenny) and Darina (Jennings), daughter-in-law Martina, sons-in-law David and Vincent and Orla's partner PJ, his adoring grandchildren Sarah, Ciara, Cliodhna, George, Niamh, David, Jack, Aisling, Mollie, Ben, Ellen, Jane and Ruairí, his thirteen great-grandchildren and his dear friend Enda, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, carers and many friends.

May He Rest In Peace

Reposing at Flynn’s Funeral Home, The Strand (N37 WY17) on Monday (2nd. Feb | Bank Holiday) from 3pm until 5pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 10:30am in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Coosan followed by burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery.

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab on RIP.ie. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

We regret to inform you of the passing of Agatha Epharuene Odjegba(née Okor)Peacefully on Thursday 20th. November 2025.R...
29/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Agatha Epharuene Odjegba
(née Okor)
Peacefully on Thursday 20th. November 2025.
Ros Ard, Monksland, Athlone, Co. Roscommon & formerly of Delta State, Nigeria

With heavy hearts and total submission to the will of God, we announce the passing of our Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin and Mother-in-law on Thursday, 20th November 2025, at Portiuncula Hospital.

Predeceased by her father Johnson, mother Awheyevu, brother Steerforth. Sadly missed by her loving children: Peter, Maureen, Aghogho, Odesiri & Juliet, grandchildren: Oghenenyoleme, Ogheneluyenu, Oghenero, Okeoghene, Rex, Destiny, David, Tehilah, Zion, Katrine, Michelle and Praise, daughter-in-law Eloviano, nieces, cousins, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

May She Rest In Peace

Funeral Service will take place on Saturday at 2pm in St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Church Street, Athlone (N37 CK27). Interment will take place in Nigeria.

For those who wish to view a live-stream of Agatha's funeral service, click the link below at 2pm on Saturday:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm4DC8ioFqY

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab on RIP.ie. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

We regret to inform you of the passing of Noel (Spike) McCormackIt is with great sadness we announce the passing of our ...
28/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Noel (Spike) McCormack

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our brother Noel (Spike) on Tuesday 27th January 2026.
117 Sarsfield Square, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

Predeceased by his father Michael, mother Audrey, brother William and his niece Audrey. Sadly missed by his loving daughter Alannah, his brothers Michael, David and Keith, sisters Marie, Shirley, Ailish, Audrey, Joan and Laura, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his residence (117 Sarsfield Square | N37 XR67) on Friday from 4 pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 12 noon in St. Mary's Church followed by burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery.

House private on Saturday morning please.

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab on RIP.ie. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

Address

Weirview, The Strand
Athlone
N37E6K0

Telephone

+353906472203

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Flynns Funeral Directors Athlone posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Flynns Funeral Directors Athlone:

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category