Gaynor Funeral Directors, The Square, Castlerea (2026)

17/03/2026

Obituary - 17th March 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the death of Sean Farrell, Castleteehan, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, on 16th March 2026. Sean passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family after a short illness, in the care of the kind staff of the University Hospital Galway (UHG). Predeceased by his mother Rita and brother-in-law Andrew. Sean will be sadly missed and eternally remembered by his partner Mary and their children Ann and Sean, by his devoted father John, brother David and sisters Mary, Kathleen, Audrey, Alma, Hazel, and Carol. Fondly remembered & deeply missed by his sister-in-law Rena, brothers-in-law Richard, Fergus, Austin, Patrick and Enda and by his nieces and nephews, Matthew, Samuel, Peter, Emma, Ciara, David, John, Grace, Anna, Lucy, Daniel, Ellen, Sadie, Jamie and Dylan and grand-nephew Charlie, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, neighbours and his many good friends across the country.

May Sean Rest In Peace

Reposing at Gaynor’s Funeral Home, The Square, Castlerea (F45 HH24) on Thursday evening from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral arriving at St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am Friday. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Sean’s funeral Mass will be live-streamed on St. Patrick’s Church we**am - View Here: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-patricks-church-castlereagh

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, to the Irish Cancer Society -
Donate Here: www.cancer.ie

House is STRICTLY PRIVATE. Please respect the wishes of the family at this time.

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

16/03/2026

Funeral Mass for Aine Gallagher (Betagh)

16/03/2026

Order of service for the funeral Mass of Áine Gallagher (Betagh), which takes place today, Monday 16th March 2026, in St. Tiernan's Church, Crossmolina at 12 midday.
Livestream: https://app.dearlydeparted.ie/Aine-Gallagher

12/03/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Áine.

The death has occurred of Áine Gallagher (Betagh), Castlerea, Co. Roscommon and Gortnor Abbey, Crossmolina, Co. Mayo – 11th March 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her devoted husband and loving family in the exceptional care of the staff at The Mayo Hospice, after a long illness borne with courage, determination and dignity.

Predeceased by her infant brother Thomas.

Áine will be sadly missed by her heartbroken family, husband Edmund Betagh, parents Tommy and Kathleen (née Forde), brother Rory (Athlone), sister Siobhán (Glencorrib), parents-in-law Richard and Jean Betagh, brother-in-law Thomas and his partner Emma, sister-in-law Alma, brother-in-law Martyn Kennett, nieces Annabel, Moya and Aoibh, nephews Conor, Xander and Charlie, godchildren Laila and Felix, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, colleagues, neighbours and a very large circle of friends.

May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Gaynor's Funeral Home, The Square, Castlerea (F45 HH24) on Friday (13th March) from 4pm to 7pm. Reposing at Hiney’s Funeral Home, Crossmolina (F26 DH95) on Sunday (15th March) from 3.30pm to 6.30pm followed by Prayers and reception into St. Tiernan's Church, Crossmolina. Mass of the Resurrection at 12 midday on Monday (16th March) with burial afterwards in Crossmolina Cemetery.

Áine’s funeral Mass will be live-streamed here on Gaynor Funeral Directors’ page.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Breakthrough Cancer Research - donate here: https://breakthroughcancerresearch.ie/donate-now/

HOUSE STRICTLY PRIVATE AT ALL TIMES, BY REQUEST.

Condolences Book: Those who wish to send condolences or share memories with Aine’s family can do so in private here: www.gaynors.ie or by leaving a message below.

11/03/2026

Obituary - 11th March 2026

The death has occurred of Nora Mary Finan (née Scanlon), Carrowkeel, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Sonnagh, Creggs, Co. Galway (Retired Nurse) - 11th March 2026, peacefully in Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, after a long illness bravely borne. Predeceased by her baby daughter Mary Frances, her parents John and Mary, brother Anthony and brother-in-law Kieran Murray. Nora will be sadly missed by her devoted husband Richard, her sister Kathleen (Murray), brothers Jack and Seamus, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Reposing at Gaynor’s Funeral Home, The Square, Castlerea (F45 HH24) on Thursday evening from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral arriving at St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am Friday. Burial afterwards in Ballintubber Cemetery.

Nora’s funeral Mass will be live-streamed on St. Patrick’s Church we**am - https://mcn.live/Camera/st-patricks-church-castlereagh

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, to the Irish Cancer Society.

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.

08/03/2026

Obituary - 8th March 2026

The death has occurred of Francis (Frankie) Mulvihill, Tarmon Manor, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon and Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle, Co. Roscommon (formerly of RTÉ) - 7th March 2026, peacefully after a brief illness. He is predeceased by his parents, Frank and Evelyn and his brother Aidan. Frankie will be sadly missed by his loving family, brothers Charlie and Noel, sisters Mary, Angela (Holohan), Bernie (O’Callaghan), and Carmel (O’Connor), brothers-in-law Jim and Tony, sisters-in-law Fiona and Eileen, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours.

May He Rest In Peace

Reposing in Gaynor's Funeral Home, The Square, Castlerea (F45 HH24) on Tuesday evening from 5 pm to 7.00 pm, followed by Prayers and reception into St. Patrick's Church, Castlerea. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am, followed by burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Frankie’s funeral Mass will be live-streamed on St. Patrick’s Church we**am -https://mcn.live/Camera/st-patricks-church-castlereagh

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

05/02/2026

Obituary - 5th February 2026

The death has occurred of Haulie Keane, Currahard, Lisacul, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon - 4th February 2026, peacefully in the loving care of his family and the wonderful staff of Aras Mathair Phoil, Castlerea. Predeceased by his parents, Michael and Mary, brothers John, Patrick, and Gerald, his sister Kathleen Madden, and brother-in-law Paddy. Haulie will be sadly missed by his brother Frank (Oranmore, Co. Galway), his sister Ann Keadin (Cloonfad), nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

May He Rest In Peace

Reposing in Gaynor's Funeral Home, The Square, Castlerea (F45 HH24) on Friday evening from 5.30pm to 7pm followed by Prayers and reception into Christ the King Church, Lisacul. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 1pm followed by burial in Lisacul Cemetery.

Live-stream: Haulie’s funeral Mass will be live-streamed here on Gaynor Funeral Directors’ page

Family flowers only, please. Donations in Haulie’s memory can be made to
The Mayo/Roscommon Hospice - https://www.hospice.ie/

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

22/01/2026

Order of service for the funeral Mass of Harry Connolly, which takes place on Thursday, 22nd January 2026 in St. Patrick's Church, Castlerea.

19/01/2026

Obituary - 19th January 2026
The death has occurred of Harry Connolly, Church Hill, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, 18th January 2026, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the excellent care of the staff at the Roscommon Hospice. Predeceased by his beloved wife Celia. Harry will be sadly missed by his children, Annmarie (Hickey, Galway), Gerry (Sligo), Deirdre (Connolly, Malahide) and Harriet (Sandyford), grandchildren Lisa, Lauren, Aoife, Juliette, Ronan and Rowan, partners Daniel and Jamie, great-grandchildren Grace and Tom, sons-in-law Paul and Liam, daughter-in-law Mary, nieces, nephews, cousin John Deacy, relatives and friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Reposing in Gaynor's Funeral Home, The Square, Castlerea (F45 HH24) on Wednesday evening from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral arriving at St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea for Requiem Mass on Thursday 11am, after which Harry will be laid to rest in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Harry's funeral Mass may be viewed here on Gaynor Funeral Director’s page.

No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if desired, to the Roscommon Hospice - https://www.hospice.ie/donations/donate-online/

House Private Please

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

09/01/2026

The death has occured of Brendan Silver, Caravan Road, Dungloe, Donegal and formerly of Tarmon, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon & Dublin, peacefully at his home. (Ex Bus Eireann).

Survived by his heartbroken partner Anne-Majella, his sisters Patricia, Phil, Catherine Breege Anne and his brother Mick. His god-daughters Deborah and Catherine. Also the Gallagher and Quinn Families, his nieces and nephews and his many friends. Pre-deceased by his mother Bridie, father Michael, sister Mary (USA), brother Gerard and John (USA).

The wake will take place at his home at (F94KP83) on Caravan Rd Dungloe from 11am on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th with Rosary both nights at 8pm. Funeral Mass will take place in St. Crona's Church Dungloe at 1pm on Sunday 11th with burial in the old graveyard.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/dungloe

04/01/2026

Obituary - 4th January 2026

The death has occurred of Ivan Finch, Main Street, Castlerea and late of Ballindrimley, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon – 3rd January 2026. He is predeceased by his parents Josephine and Ted, brother Billy and his infant twin brother. Ivan will be forever and sadly missed by his brother Joe (Nenagh), sister Eve (Liverpool), sister-in-law Mary, brother-in-law Albert, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

May Ivan Rest In Peace.

Reposing in Gaynor's Funeral Home, The Square, Castlerea (F45 HH24) on Wednesday evening from 5.30pm to 7.00 pm. Funeral arriving at St. Patrick's Church, Castlerea, for Requiem Mass at 11 am on Thursday. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Ivan’s funeral Mass can be viewed on St. Patrick’s Church we**am - https://www.mcn.live/camera/st-patricks-church-castlereagh

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Mayo Roscommon Hospice -https://www.hospice.ie/donations/donate-online/

Those who wish to send condolences or share memories with Ivan's family can do so by leaving a message below or in private at www.gaynors.ie

04/01/2026

The death has occurred of Martin Brennan, 4 St. Kevin’s Terrace, Church Road, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Foughill, Trien, Castlerea and London, England - 3rd January 2026, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Aras Mathair Phoil, Castlerea. Martin is predeceased by his brother Joe, sister-in-law Mary and niece Mary. He will be sadly missed by his nephews, Michael, Tommy and Martin, nieces, Joan and Carmel (Australia), grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May He Rest In Peace

Reposing in Gaynor's Funeral Home, The Square, Castlerea (F45 HH24) on Monday evening from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm, followed by Prayers and reception into St. Patrick's Church, Castlerea. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am, followed by burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Martin’s funeral Mass will be live-streamed here on Gaynor Funeral Directors’ page

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of the Patient Comfort Fund, Aras Mathair Phoil c/o Gaynor Funeral Directors.

Those who wish to send condolences or share memories with Martin's family can do so by leaving a message below or in private at www.gaynors.ie

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