K.Donnellan Funeral Directors

30/03/2026

John Sweeney,
Middlesex, England and formerly of Mayfield, Claremorris Co. Mayo.

Peacefully in the Northwick Park hospital, London surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his son David Anthony.and daughter Mary McCarthy

John will be sadly missed by his adored wife Margaret Ann, Sons, Daughters, Grandchildren, Brothers, Sisters, Nieces, Nephews, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace


Reposing at St Colman’s Funeral Home, Lower James Street, Claremorris (F12 R3W8) on Monday evening April 6th from 6 o’clock with removal at 8 o’clock to St. Colman’s Church, Claremorris, Funeral Mass on Tuesday April 7th at 12 noon, followed by burial afterwards in St. Colman’s Cemetery, Claremorris.


Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the St Colman’s Church Claremorris YouTube channel and on Keith Donnellan Funeral Directors page https://www.facebook.com/Keithdonnellanfd

The Sweeney family would like to thank everyone for their compassion and understanding at this difficult time, if you would like to offer a message of condolence, you can do so below.


Enquiries to Keith Donnellan Funeral Directors, 087 3845634

24/02/2026

** Family Acknowledgement **

The family of the late Shane Canavan wish to express our deepest gratitude for the kindness, support, and sympathy shown to us during our recent bereavement. Your presence, messages, calls, and gestures of compassion have brought great comfort at a time of immense sadness.

We are especially thankful to our family, friends and neighbours who have gone above and beyond by helping us at this difficult time.

Thank you to all who participated in the Guard of Honour at his home, it was deeply touching and greatly appreciated. A special thanks to those who attended Shane’s wake, Funeral Mass and burial and to those who travelled long distances to be with us. Your support reminded us of how widely Shane was loved and how deeply he touched the lives of others.

Our sincere thanks to Fr. Peter Gannon for his compassionate support, Keith Donnellan Funeral Director for his professionalism and support throughout and Sharon Cuffe & Tom Lyons for the beautiful music in the church and to everyone who helped make Shane’s final journey so dignified.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our heartfelt appreciation. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

‘A golden heart stopped beating. Hard working hands at rest. God only takes the best’

Please join us for a Month’s Mind Mass in Memory of Shane on Saturday 7th March 2026 at 11am in St. Colman’s Church Claremorris.

23/02/2026

** Family Acknowledgement **

The family of Michael Cleary, Farmhill, Claremorris would like to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to everyone who supported us during this difficult time. We are very grateful for the kindness, calls, visits, cards, prayers, messages, flowers and online tributes.

A special thanks to our family, friends and neighbors who have gone above and beyond by helping us daily and generously dropping off food. Thank you to the wonderful communities of Farmhill and Claremorris for all their many acts of care and support and for their participation in the guard of honor, it was a deeply touching and greatly appreciated tribute. Every expression of support was sincerely appreciated. Thank you also to the many friends and family that travelled from near and far. Your love and support continues to help carry us through and we will never forget your kindness and compassion.

Thank you to the wonderful staff at St. James', Dublin, Mayo University Hospital, University Hospital Galway and Townley Medical Practice for their care and support over the last 2 years. Special thanks also to the Mayo Hospice for their professionalism, kindness and support shown to Michael in his last few days.

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Fr. Sean Flynn for his compassion and guidance with all the Funeral arrangements. We are also grateful to all those who were involved in the Funeral Mass, you helped us honour Michael beautifully. Finally to Keith Donnellan, our heartfelt thanks for your professionalism, kindness and support throughout this process.

Please join us for a Month's Mind Mass in memory of Michael on Sunday March 1st at 11.30am in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Crossboyne.

Once again, thanks for all you have done for us,
Margaret, Emily, John and Lisa.

Michael was an amazing man, you wouldn't forget him once you met him. He loved to be the life and soul of the party. He always saw the good in people. He had a great sense of humour and loved nothing more than having a laugh and enjoying the craic. He will truly be missed by all that knew him.

We think about you always,
We talk about you still,
You have never been forgotten
And you never will,
We hold you close within our hearts
And there you will remain,
To walk and guide us through our lives
Until we meet again.

16/02/2026

💖 Family Acknowledgement 💖

The Family of Bernie Sheridan want to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to everyone who supported us during this difficult time. We are deeply grateful for the kindness, calls, visits, cards, prayers, messages, flowers and online tributes.

A special thank you to our family, friends and neighbours who have gone above and beyond by helping us daily and generously dropping off food. Thank you to the wonderful communities of Farmhill and Hollymount for all their many acts of care and support and for their participation in the Guard of Honour, it was a deeply touching and greatly appreciated tribute. Every expression of support was sincerely appreciated. Your love and support continue to help carry us through and we will never forget your benevolence and compassion.

Thank you to the wonderful nurses of Claremorris Primary Care centre for their kindness to Bernie over the last year and to the staff of both Mayo University Hospital and Galway University Hospital for the care and support shown to Bernie during her last 3 months.

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Fr. Michael Murphy for his compassionate support, visits to the house and guidance with all the funeral arrangements. Also our gratitude to all who were involved in the funeral mass; your efforts helped us honour Bernie beautifully. Finally, to Keith Donnellan, our heartfelt thanks for your professionalism, kindness and support throughout this process.

Please join us for a Month's Mind Mass in memory of Bernie Sheridan on Saturday, February 21st at 7.30pm in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Roundfort.

Our sincerest thanks once again for your love and support,
The Sheridan and Vahey families.

Bernie was a beloved character and her witty charm, humour, stories, company and mere presence is deeply missed by her husband, daughters, son-in-law, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day.
Treasured in our hearts you’ll stay, until we meet again someday.
A daily thought, a silent tear, a constant wish that you were here.
In quiet moments, forever dear, we feel your love still lingering near.

05/02/2026

💖 Family Acknowledgment 💖

The Family of Paddy Ruane want to express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported us during this difficult time. Your kindness, prayers,many messages,calls,visits, and cherished memories have brought us so much comfort and strength.

A special thank you to our family, friends and neighbors who have gone above and beyond by helping us daily and generously dropping off food. Your kindness has made the burden a little lighter, and we are truly grateful for each act of love and support.

To Townley medical practice, thank you for all the brilliant care Dad received with you and to the many caregivers that worked so closely and compassionately with Dad on a daily basis, we will be forever greatful.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Father Peter Gannon for his compassionate support and guidance and to Keith Donnelan, our undertaker, for his professionalism and care throughout this process. Also our gratitude goes out to all who were involved in the funeral mass; your efforts helped us honor Dad beautifully.

Dad was a remarkable man—caring, funny, and someone who could light up any room he entered. His spirit and laughter will be dearly missed, but we find comfort in the beautiful memories he created with us all.

Please accept this message as an expression of our sincerest appreciation for your love and support.

Join us for a Month's Mind Mass in memory of Patrick ‘Paddy’ Ruane on Saturday, 7th February at 11 AM at St. Colman's Church, Claremorris. Let us come together to honor and celebrate their beautiful spirit.

Thank you once again for your love and support.

The Ruane Family

04/02/2026

** Family acknowledgement **
Tom Fallon peacefully on jan 6th 2026.

The Family of Tom wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all who supported us during our sad loss. We are deeply grateful for the kindness and sympathy shown through visits, cards, calls, flowers and online tributes. Every expression of support has brought great comfort at this difficult time.

To our relatives, friends and neighbours thank you for your presence, your help and the many thoughtful ways you reached out to us. Your kindness and compassion will never be forgotten.

To Townley medical we express our deepest gratitude for the exceptional care Dad received. To nurses Chris Hughes & Gemma Feerick and carers Annett Jennings & Betty O’Connor, your kindness and compassion make the world a better place, the heart of healthcare. We will be forever grateful.

Thank you to Fr. Flynn & Fr. O’Connor for their support. The beautiful choir and to all who contributed to the cermony which so perfectly honoured Dad’s life.

Lastly, to Keith Donnellan our heartfelt thanks for your professionalism, care & guidance.

Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere thanks to you all. The holy sacrifice of mass will be offered for your intentions.

"A golden heart stopped beating. Hard working hands at rest, it broke our hearts to see you go, God only takes the best. Never more than a thought away, Loved & missed everyday."

Tom's months mind mass will take place this Saturday 7th February at 8pm in St. Joesphs Church Ballindine.

28/01/2026

Funeral Mass for the late Shane Canavan.

May he rest in peace.

Funeral Mass for Shane Canavan RIP.

26/01/2026

Michael Cleary,

Farmhill, Claremorris and formerly of Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Peacefully in the wonderful care of The Mayo Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Peter and Elizabeth and Sister kathy.

Sadly missed by his Wife Margaret, Daughter Emily and her partner John, Granddaughter Lisa Mae, Sister Caroline, Mother-in-law Mary and Father-in-law William, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May he rest in peace

Reposing at St. Colman’s Funeral Home, Lower James Street, Claremorris (F12 R3W8) on Thursday January 29th from 6 o’clock until 8 o’clock. Removal from his residence on Friday morning to arrive for Funeral Mass at 11am in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Crossboyne, followed by burial afterwards in Crossboyne cemetery.

Funeral Mass will be live streamed here on Keith Donnellan Funeral Directors page.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Mayo hospice, c/o Keith Donnellan Funeral Directors.

House strictly private please.

The Cleary family would like to thank everyone for their compassion and understanding at this difficult time, if you would like to offer a message of condolence, you can do so below.


Enquiries to Keith Donnellan Funeral Directors, 094 9371274.

25/01/2026

Shane Canavan,
Cuilmore, Claremorris

Peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his Father Seamus.

Sadly missed by his heartbroken family, adored Wife Josie, Sons Kieran and Cathal, his Mother Angie, Sisters Audrey and Nicola, Brothers-in-law, Angie’s partner Joe, nieces, nephews, Godson James Guiney, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

May he rest in Peace

Reposing at St Colman’s Funeral Home, Lower James Street, Claremorris (F12 R3W8) on Tuesday evening January 27th from 6 o’clock until 8 o’clock. Removal from his residence on Wednesday afternoon to arrive for Funeral Mass at 1pm in St. Colman’s Church, Claremorris, followed by burial afterwards in St. Colman’s Cemetery, Claremorris.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the St Colman’s Church Claremorris YouTube channel and on Keith Donnellan Funeral Directors page https://www.facebook.com/Keithdonnellanfd

House strictly private please.

Donations if desired to Mayo Hospice, c/o Keith Donnellan Funeral Directors.


The Canavan Family would like to thank everyone for their compassion and understanding at this difficult time,

Enquiries to Keith Donnellan Funeral Directors, Tel: 094 9371274

23/01/2026

Bernie Sheridan (nee Vahey),
Hollymount, Co. Mayo and formerly of Farmhill, Claremorris.

Peacefully in the care of University Hospital Galway, surrounded by her loving Family.

Predeceased by her Parents Bridie and Joe Vahey.

Sadly missed by her heartbroken Family, Husband Tom, Daughters Vanessa, Melissa and Bernadette, Son-in-law Sean, Sisters Marion, Teresa and Anne, Brothers-in-law, Sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May she rest in peace

Reposing at St. Colman’s Funeral Home, Lower James Street, Claremorris (F12 R3W8) on Sunday evening January 25th from 5 o’clock until 7 o’clock. Removal from her residence on Monday morning to arrive for Funeral Mass at 12 noon in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Roundfort (F12 YV70), followed by burial afterwards in Roundfort Cemetery.

Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Roundfort, Robeen and Carras Parish page also on K. Donnellan Funeral Directors page https://www.facebook.com/Keithdonnellanfd

House private please.
Donations if desired to Cancer Care West. C/o Keith Donnellan Funeral Directors.

The Sheridan Family would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses at St. Jospeph’s ward at University Hospital Galway and Mayo University Hospital for the care and support shown to Bernie during her illness.

If you would like to leave a message of condolence, you can do so on the link below.

Enquiries to Keith Donnellan Funeral Directors, 094 9371274.