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Family run funeral business since 1911. We are available 24hr 365 days a year.

09/11/2025

Obituary - 9th November 2025

The death has occurred of Paddy (Patrick) Grealis, Main Street, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon (formerly of Swift Dry Cleaners, Castlerea) - 8th November 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Nancy and daughter Jacqueline. Paddy will be sadly missed by his loving daughters Nicola (Connell), Donna (McHugh) and Erika (Sweeney), his brothers Chris and Peter, seven adored grandchildren Kelvin, Clive, Kianna, Derek, Kaleb, Leah and Lauren, sons-in-law Seamus, Jim and Michael, and his sisters-in-law Kathleen, Bridgie and Mary, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Reposing in Gaynor's Funeral Home, The Square, Castlerea (F45 HH24) on Wednesday evening from 5.30pm to 7:30pm, followed by Prayers and reception into St. Patrick's Church, Castlerea. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 1pm followed by a private family cremation at Shannon Crematorium.

Paddy’s funeral Mass may be viewed on St. Patrick's Church webcam - https://mcn.live/Camera/st-patricks-church-castlereagh

No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if desired to the Palliative Care c/o Gaynor Funeral Directors.

House Private Please

Those who wish to send condolences or share memories with Paddy’s family can do so by leaving a message below or visiting www.gaynors.ie

07/11/2025

🕯️ Reminder: Annual Memorial Mass – Tonight at 8pm 🕯️

This evening, we come together for the Annual Memorial Mass for all deceased members of our parish in St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea at 8pm.

Everyone is welcome to join us, especially those who have lost a loved one during the past year. 💛

If you can’t attend in person, you can watch the live-stream here:
👉 https://mcn.live/Camera/st-patricks-church-castlereagh

04/11/2025

🕯️ Annual Parish Memorial Mass 🕯️

The Annual Memorial Mass for all deceased members of the parish will take place on Friday, 7th November 2025 at 8pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea.

All are welcome to join us, especially those who have lost a loved one during the past year. It’s a time to gather, remember, and pray together. 💛

If you are unable to attend in person, the Mass will be live-streamed on the St. Patrick’s Church webcam so you can take part from home - https://mcn.live/Camera/st-patricks-church-castlereagh

02/11/2025

On All Souls’ Day, we remember with love the family, friends, and neighbours who have gone before us. We hold their memories close and give thanks for the time we shared. 🕯️
We are lighting a candle today their memory.

31/10/2025

Order of service for the funeral Mass of Nora Gunning, which takes place today, Friday 31st October 2025, in St. Patrick's Church, Castlerea at 11am. Celebrant Fr. Kevin Reynolds. Soloist Fr. Kevin Reynolds. The funeral mass can be viewed here: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-patricks-church-castlereagh

28/10/2025

Obituary - 28th October 2025

The death has occurred of Nora Gunning, St. Kevin's Terrace, Church Road, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon – 28th October 2025, peacefully at the North West Hospice, Sligo. Pre-deceased by her parents Patrick and Mary, sister Ann and her brothers Michael and Kevin. Nora will be sadly missed by her loving family, brother John (Renmore, Galway), nieces Geraldine, Marion, Christina, Mary, Patricia, and Pauline, nephews Jonathan and Patrick, grandnieces and grandnephews, brother-in-law Padraig Folan. her extended family, neighbours and her many friends.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Reposing at Gaynor’s Funeral Home, The Square, Castlerea (F45 HH24) on Thursday from 5pm to 7pm followed by Prayers and reception into St. Patrick's Church, Castlerea. Requiem Mass on Friday morning at 11am, after which a private cremation will take place at Shannon Crematorium.

Nora's funeral Mass may be viewed on St. Patrick's Church webcam by clicking here: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-patricks-church-castlereagh

No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if desired, to the North West Hospice, Sligo - Donate Here: https://www.northwesthospice.ie/donations/

Nora’s family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of the North West Hospice, Sligo, for the wonderful care, kindness, and compassion shown to Nora over the past two months.

Book of Condolence: Those who wish to send condolences or share memories with Nora's family can do so privately by clicking here: www.gaynors.ie. Alternatively, you can leave a message below.

19/10/2025

Obituary - 19th October 2025

On the 18th of October 2025, Terry Byrne, Blarney, Co. Cork (ex. ESB) passed away peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family in the care of Marymount Hospice. Dearly loved husband of Evelyn and father to John, Sinead, Derek, Niamh, Ciara and Ronan. He will be sadly missed by his loving grandchildren, Karl, Megan, Emma, Adam, Ben, Sara, Abby, Sam, Joe, Erin, Molly, Teddy & Tess, brothers, sisters, sons and daughters-in-law, extended family and many friends and colleagues.

Reposing at the Wilton Funeral Home, Sarsfield Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd; (Eircode T12 KX08), on Monday (October 20th) from 5.00pm to 6.30pm.

Requiem Mass at 12.30pm on Tuesday (21st October) in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Blarney, after which Terry will be laid to rest in St. Senan’s Cemetery, Tower.

House Private Please

The funeral mass will be live-streamed at www.churchservices.tv/Blarney

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Marymount Hospice - https://marymount.ie/donate/

“May he rest in peace”

Those who wish to send condolences or share memories with Terry’s family can do so by leaving a message below or in private here: https://www.gaynors.ie/death-notices-1/2025/10/19/terry-byrne-rip

10/10/2025

Funeral Mass for Padriag Thompson in St. Patrick's Church, Castlerea

22/09/2025

Order of service for the funeral Mass of Sheila (Celia) Callaghan, which takes place today, Monday 22nd September 2025 at St. Bride's Church, Ballintubber. You can watch her Mass here - https://fb.me/e/37VeYbfO7

19/09/2025

Obituary - 19th September 2025

The death has occurred of Sheila (Celia) Callaghan, née Rogers, Boho, Ballintubber, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon - 18th September 2025, peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of the Plunkett Community Nursing Home, Boyle. Predeceased by her husband, Austin, sister Patricia McGinty, and brother Tom. Sheila will be sadly missed by her sons, John (Boho) and Austin (Claremorris), daughters Katherine (Knockcroghery), and Julie (Atlanta, USA), beloved grandchildren Clíona and Seán, daughter-in-law Peggy, Katherine's partner Edward and Julie's partner Marshall, sisters, Peg Dobey (Lisalway), Dell Verney (Florida), and Catherine Flanagan (Knockalaghta), brothers John (Emlagh) and Jim (Mohill), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and many good friends.

May She Rest In Peace

Sheila will be reposing at her home (eircode F45D433) on Sunday from 4pm - 7pm. The funeral will be arriving to St. Bride's Church, Ballintubber, for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon on Monday. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Castlerea (travelling via Boho).

Sheila's funeral mass will be live-streamed here on Gaynor Funeral Director's page.

House Private on Monday morning, please.

Book of Condolence: Those who wish to send condolences or share memories with Sheila's family can do so privately by clicking here www.gaynors.ie. Alternatively, you can leave a message below.

08/09/2025

Obituary - 8th September 2025

The death has occurred of John Silver, The Bronx, New York and late of Tarmon, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon - 7th September 2025, peacefully after a short illness. He is predeceased by his parents, Michael and Bridie, brother Gerry and his sisters Mary and baby Agnes. John will be sadly missed by his sons, John and Eric, daughter Arlene, partner Lynn, brothers and sisters Patricia (Pat Nee, Cloonard, Castlerea), Phil (New York), Ann (New York), Michael (Ballintubber) Brendan (Donegal), Catherine (Lohan, Four Mile House), and Breege (Tarmon), nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

May He Rest In Peace.

John's funeral will take place in New York at a later date.

Those who wish to send condolences or share memories with John's family can leave a message below.

Address

The Square
Castlerea
F45HH24

Telephone

+353866026001

Website

http://www.gaynors.ie/

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