McDonagh Funeral Directors

04/04/2026

Please take a moment to remember Moira McGuinness (née McCarron), Creggaslin, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Rosefield, Ballinode, Co. Monaghan.
April 4th, 2026, peacefully at Portiuncula Hospital.
Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Mary. Beloved wife of Denis and much-loved mother of Declan (Castlerea), Dwain (Cayman Islands), Martin (Berlin) and Ciarán (Galway).
She will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, sons, adored grandchildren Caylee, Carragh, Saorlaith, Sadhbh and Darach, brothers Kevin, Patsy, Malachy (Monaghan) and Aidan (New York), sisters Colette, Monica and Martina (Monaghan), daughters-in-law Teresa, Karen, Lydia and Sonia, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Reposing privately.

Funeral arriving to St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea, on Tuesday morning for Mass of the Resurrection at 11.00 o’clock, followed by private cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Dublin.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live via the parish we**am.

House strictly private, please.
No flowers or Mass cards, by request.

Donations, if desired to MS Ireland.


The McGuinness family wish to sincerely thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Roscommon, and Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, for the exceptional care and kindness shown to Moira.

04/04/2026

Remembering with love all our dear ones in Heaven this Easter, forever loved and never forgotten.

17/03/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️

17/03/2026

Please take a moment to remember Nora McDermott (née Gaffney) Willsbrook, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. March 15th, 2026 — peacefully, in her 95th year, surrounded by her devoted family.
Predeceased by her parents Michael and Annie Mary, her beloved husband Paddy, her infant sister Bernadette, her twin sister Una, Mary, Nancy and Breda, her brothers Tom, Michael and James.
Nora will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family: her daughter Jacinta (Colleran, Castlerea) and her son John (Dublin). She was a much-loved and adored grandmother to Peter, Shane (Josie), Jamie, Marc, Daniel, Emma, Zara and Jack, and great-grandmother to Noah and Sophie.Deeply regretted by her son-in-law James, sister-in-law Rose, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May She Rest in Peace

Reposing at McDonagh’s Funeral Home, Castlerea (F45 V2Y4), on Wednesday evening from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral arriving at St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea, for the Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday morning at 11 o’clock, followed by interment in Kilcroan Cemetery, Ballymoe.
Nora’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on the St. Patrick’s Church we**am using the link below.

House Private Please

15/03/2026

On this Mother’s Day we remember with love
the mothers beside us and those above.
Those who guide us still each day,
and those whose love never fades away.

And gently we pray for the hearts who grieve.
May loving memories bring comfort,
and may the love she gave you
remain forever in your heart.

Happy Mother’s Day in Heaven💕

14/02/2026

06/02/2026

Please take a moment to remember Sr. Catherine Burke S.E.J., (6th February 1942 – 6th February 2026) Vancouver, Canada and formerly of Derryvoung, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon. February 6th, 2026 (peacefully), surrounded by her loving family at the Roscommon Hospice.

Predeceased by her parents John and Catherine, her brothers Christopher, infant brother John and Eamon, her sister Mary Keaveney, her nephew Padraig Keaveney, brother-in-law John Keaveney and sister-in-law Teresa Burke.

Sr. Catherine will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family both in Ireland and Canada. Her brother John Joe (Derryvoung), the Sisters of the Child Jesus, (Canada with whom she shared her life with for sixty-six years). Also, by her sister-in-law Maura, her nieces and nephews: John, Cathy, Gerard, Anne, Sean, Tommy, Kathleen, Gerard, Raymond, Mark and Michelle, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends both in Ireland and Canada.



May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace



Reposing at McDonagh’s Funeral Home, Castlerea (F45 V2Y4) on Sunday evening from 5 o’clock until 7 o’clock. Funeral arriving to St. Patrick’s Church Granlahan on Monday for funeral Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.



Donations, if desired, to Roscommon Hospice

03/02/2026

Please take a moment to remember Kevin Egan Oak Grove, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Cloonsuck, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon – February 2nd, 2026 (peacefully) at Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Margaret and Joseph, his brothers, Michael, James, Leo, PJ, and Norman, and his sister Maureen.
Kevin will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sons and daughters; Barry, Lorraine, Siobhan and Michael and their mother Bernie, his grandchildren; Harley, Caoimhín, Esmé and Winnie. Also, by his brother Brendan, daughter-in-law Emma, Michael’s fiancée Charlotte, his sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May He Rest In Peace

Kevin will repose at McDonagh’s Funeral Home, Castlerea (F45 V2Y4) from 5pm - 7pm on Thursday evening with removal afterwards to St. Nathy’s Cathedral Ballaghaderreen. Mass of the Resurrection will take place on Friday at 11 o’clock with internment afterwards in Kilcolman Cemetery

28/01/2026

It is with great sadness that the Sweeney family announce the passing of their wonderful, adored, Mum and friend Muriel, who passed away peacefully on January 27th, 2026 in the tender care of her devoted family and care givers.

Loved greatly and remembered always by her heartbroken family, Marion, Karen, Louis, Vanessa, Avril and Damian. Her Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Sons and Daughters in-law. Her dear cousin May. Cherished and valued friends, colleagues, and all who knew her.

Safe journey home our Sweet Gentle Mother.

Reposing at McDonagh’s Funeral Home, Castlerea (F45 V2Y4) on Friday evening from 4pm until 6pm with removal at 6:15 to St. Patrick’s Church Castlerea. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday morning at 11 o’clock followed by internment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery Castlerea.

House Strictly Private Please.

23/01/2026

Please take a moment to remember Fredrick (Fred) Cornwall Clooninsla, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon. January 22nd, 2026 (peacefully) at Galway University Hospital. Predeceased by his parents, his brothers Edward, Richard, George, Archie and Cyril. Loving brother of May (Glover, Ballymoe), Douglas (Ballinlough), Christopher (UK), Violet (Jenkinson, UK), and Lucy (Woolley, UK). Fred will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law Brian and Dave, sister-in-law Brenda, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.

“Safe in the arms of Jesus”

Reposing at McDonagh's Funeral Home, Castlerea (F45 V2Y4), on Saturday evening from 4:30 until 6 o'clock. Removal from McDonagh's Funeral Home on Sunday morning to Kiltullagh Church, Ballinlough, for Funeral Service at 11 o’ clock with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House Strictly Private Please

13/01/2026

Dear God,

As we are now into this new year, our hearts carry both hope and sorrow.

We remember with love those who left us last year — their voices, their laughter, their kindness still echo in our souls.

Thank You for the gift of their lives and the moments we shared. Though they are no longer here in body, their spirit lives on in the love they gave and the lessons they taught.

Grant us comfort in our grief, strength in our memories, and peace in knowing they rest in Your eternal embrace.

Help us to honour them by living with compassion, joy, and gratitude in the days ahead.

May this year be filled with healing, gentle reminders of their presence, and the courage to keep moving forward with love in our hearts.

Amen.

10/08/2025

Please take a moment to remember Anita Flanagan (nee Connaughton) Taughnarra, Castlerea and formerly of Taughnoose, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. August 10th 2025 (Peacefully) at Sligo University Hospital.
Predeceased by her parents John and Nora, and her brother Daniel.
Loving wife of Berney and adored mother to John (Ballinlough), Berney (Taughnarra), Mary (Sligo), Thómas (Ballymoe), Padraic (Ballinlough), Dean (Dublin), Owen (Ballinlough) and Áine (Clonakilty). Anita will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her husband, her sons and daughters, her adored grandchildren Dalton, Tommy, Patrick and Farrah, her brothers Séan (Carrowbehy), and Padraic (London), and her sister Mary (Armstrong, London). Also, by her nephews, nieces, her daughter-in-law Linda, Mary’s partner Liam, and Padraic’s partner Caroline, her brothers-in-law Tommy, John, Michael, James, Kevin, Noel and Mark, sisters-in-law Marian, Madeleine, Helen, Mary, Eileen, Bernadette and Josephine, her extended family, neighbours and friends.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Reposing at McDonagh’s Funeral Home, Castlerea (F45 V2Y4) on Tuesday evening, from 4 pm until 7 pm. Funeral arriving at St. Brigid's Church, Cloonbonniffe on Wednesday for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon with burial afterwards in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Castlerea

House Private Please