http://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/

Foley & McGowan's Funeral Services, Old Market House, Market Yard, Sligo (2026)

19/12/2025

Frances (Frankie) Kivlehan (née Sheerin)
3 Lower Pearse Rd, Sligo and formerly of Boyle, Co. Roscommon.
Died 19th December, 2025

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at her home.

Predeceased by her parents Nora and Eugene, sister Maureen, brother Seán and beloved daughter-in-law Sharon.

Loving mother of Christina, Martha, Noreen, Seán and Joseph.

She will be sadly missed by her daughters, sons, her adored grandchildren Sara, Evan, Erin, Mya, Ryan, Leah, Ethan, Faye, Frankie, Tomás, Seán, Christian, Níamh and Luke, great-grandchildren Julia and Rhea, sons-in-law Paul, Adrian and Peter, daughter-in-law Rosalie, sisters Patsy and Noreen, brother Jodie, brother-in-law Paddy, sisters-in-law Kathleen and Marie, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, friends and her loyal companion Daisy.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Sunday 21st December from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Funeral will arrive to St. Anne’s Church, Sligo on Monday 22nd December at 11:00am for Requiem Mass with funeral proceeding to Assylinn Cemetery, Co. Roscommon for burial after.

You can stream Frankie’s Funeral Mass live by clicking this link - https://mcn.live/Camera/st-annes-cranmore

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to North West Hospice, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for her family below.
https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/frances-frankie-kivlehan-nee-sheerin/

13/12/2025

William Carolan
Coolaney, Sligo formerly St. Joachim's Terrace, Sligo.
12 Dec, 2025

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters and grandson Alan Doyle. William will be sadly missed by his daughter Jacinta, grandchildren Tracey, Shane, Geselle and Andia.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo, F91 YR61 on Sunday 14th December 2025 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm. Requiem mass will take place in St Anne’s Church, Sligo on Monday 15th December at 11:00am followed by burial in Sligo Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Sligo Dialysis Unit, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.
https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/william-carolan/

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for William’s family below.

11/12/2025

Ronald (Ronnie) Gallagher
Shalomar House, Finisklin, Sligo and formerly of St. Edward's Tce, Sligo and Cranmore, Sligo.
Died 10th December, 2025

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the great care of the doctors, nurses, carers and staff at Sligo University Hospital.

Predeceased by his brothers Raymond and Noel, his mother Mary and his father Noel.

He will be sadly missed by his daughter Sarah Scanlon, son Ronald Scanlon and their mother Sandra, grandson Lee, niece, nephew, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at The Nazareth house Chapel, Church Hill, Sligo on Saturday 13th December from 10:00am to 11:00am. Requiem mass will then take place at 11:15am with funeral proceeding to McGowan’s Crematorium and Funeral Home, Collooney, Co. Sligo (F91AKW5) after.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Sligo St. Vincent de Paul, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for his family below.
https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/ronald-ronnie-gallagher/

09/12/2025

Andrea Deavin
4 Fort Haven, Coolaney, Co. Sligo and formerly of Sligo Town.
Died 9th December, 2025

Peacefully, in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Oncology Unit, Sligo University Hospital.

Predeceased by her grandmothers, Kitty and Florence, grandfathers, Derek and Henry and father-in-law and mother-in-law Martin and Maureen Scanlon.

Beloved wife of John Scanlon, adored mother of Brandon, Hayden and Ajay and daughter of Andrew and Marie Deavin.

She will be sadly missed by her husband, sons, parents, much loved granddaughter Maddison, step daughter Lucinda and her son Jack, sister Sinead, brother Mark (Clodagh), aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and her many friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at her home (F56W889) on Thursday 11th December from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Funeral will arrive to The Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception, Sligo on Friday 12th December at 11:30am for Requiem mass. Funeral will proceed to McGowan’s Crematorium and Funeral Home, Collooney, Co. Sligo (F91 AKW5) for a Cremation Service after.

You can stream Andrea’s funeral mass live by clicking this link - https://sligocathedral.ie/live-feed-from-cathedral/

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to SHOUT, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for her family below.

https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/andrea-deavin/

08/12/2025

Jean Doris Boness
Greyfield, Culfadda, Ballymote, Co. Sligo and formerly of Essex, London.
Died 1st December, 2025

Peacefully, in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff at North West Hospice.

Predeceased by her nephew Lee.

Loving mother of Denise, Joanne and Stephen.

She will be sadly missed by her daughters, son, grandchildren Luke, Laura and Emily, great-grandchild Olivia, son-in-law Martin, daughter-in-law Janet, sister Jeni (Canada), nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in Peace

A private Cremation Service will take place at McGowan’s Crematorium, Collooney, Co. Sligo for family only.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to North West Hospice, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for her family below.
https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/jean-doris-boness/

08/12/2025

Eileen Hyland (Née Galvin)
Beaumont, Dublin, Faheeran, Moate, Co. Offaly, and ‘Summerville’, Sligo.
Died 7th December, 2025

Peacefully, in the loving and excellent care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Sligo University Hospital.
Predeceased by her husband, John Hyland, Beaumont, Dublin and Bleanavoher, Lanesboro, Co. Longford, sisters Mary Ann (May), and Kathleen, brothers, Willie (Bill), John (Johnnie) and babies Kieran Francis and Agnes.

Eileen, much loved and treasured mother of Maria Hyland Donagher (Sligo) and Joan Hyland Lyons (Balgriffin, Dublin).

Eileen will be very sadly missed by her loving daughters, sons-in-law, Kenny Donagher (Sligo) and Dermot Lyons (Dublin), her adored grandchildren Clíodhna, Róisín, Shona and Cormac, sister, Sr. Maria Xavier S.M.G., Raheny, Dublin, brother, Paddy Galvin (Sligo), nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

Reposing at McGowan’s Funeral Home and Crematorium, Collooney, Co. Sligo (F91AKW5) on Wednesday 10th December from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral will arrive at The Church of the Nativity of Our Lord, Montrose Park, Beaumont, Dublin (D05 X8F8) on Thursday 11th December at 11:00 a.m. for Requiem mass, followed by burial in Dardistown Cemetery (K67HP26).

You can stream Eileen’s funeral mass live by following this link - https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-the-nativity-of-our-lord

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Age Action Ireland, care of the Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for her family below.
https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/eileen-hyland-nee-galvin/

07/12/2025

Larry Byrne
5 Brook Grove, Farmhill Rd, Strandhill Rd, Sligo and formerly of Malverne, Long Island, New York and Dublin.

Died 4th December, 2025

Peacefully, at his home.

Predeceased by his brother Bernard.

Beloved husband of Evelyn and dear father of Eva Hughes, Sarah Laurence Byrne and Ronán Byrne.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, son, sons-in-law Ronnie and Jeremy, daughter-in-law Stefanie, adored grandchildren Ben, Sophie, Jasmine, Dylan, Luke, Julia, Finnley, Ethan, William, Henry and Grace, brother Liam, sister Kathleen Halpin, brothers-in-law Hugh and Harry, sisters-in-law Marie and Pauline, much loved cousins Gwen and John Farrelly, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

The proud Dub & U.S. Air Force veteran will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered for his humor, his gift of song and soothing lullabies, his steady, calming nature, and his unwavering devotion to his family.

Slán agus Beannacht

Reposing at McGowan’s Crematorium and Funeral Home, Collooney, Co. Sligo (F91 AKW5) on Saturday 13th December from 2:00pm with a Funeral Service taking place at 3:00pm.
You can stream Larry’s Funeral Service live at 3:00pm (10:00am in the US, EST). by clicking this link - https://www.mcgowanscrematorium.ie/service-livestream

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Aughamore Daycare Centre (Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland), care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.

You can leave a message of condolence for Larry’s family below.

https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/larry-byrne/

05/12/2025

John Feeney
119 Garavogue Villas, Sligo.
Died 4th December, 2025

Peacefully, at Sligo University Hospital.

John, predeceased by his parents Mick and Molly, sister Josie Mallett and brothers Mickey and Eddie.

Beloved brother of Tom (UK), Marina and Ann.

He will be sadly missed by his brother, sisters, sister-in-law Diane, brothers-in-law David and Ray, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at his residence on 10th December from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral will arrive at St. Anne’s Church, Sligo on 11th December at 11:00am for Requiem mass, with funeral proceeding to Sligo Cemetery for burial after.

You can stream John’s Funeral Mass live by following this link - https://mcn.live/Camera/st-annes-cranmore

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to North West Hospice, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for John’s family below.
https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/john-feeney/

05/12/2025

John McGetrick
Cornageeha, Sligo and formerly of Carrickbanagher, Ballymote, Co. Sligo.
Died 3rd December, 2025

The death has occurred of John McGetrick of Cornageeha, Sligo, at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

John, predeceased by his beloved wife Kathleen, son Martin, grandson Fionn and brothers Charlie and Pat.

Loving father of Michael (Athlone), Máire (Leitrim) and Siobhán (Dublin).

He will be sadly missed by his son, daughters, daughters-in-law Carol and Jacqueline, sons-in-law Patrick and Paul, grandchildren Orla, Ciara, Sinead, Cian, Katie, Oisín, Diarmuid, Fiachra, Roisín, Maebh, Aoife and Daniel, sisters Mary and Una (USA), nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

Reposing at McGowan’s Crematorium and Funeral Home, Collooney, Co. Sligo (F91 AKW5) on Friday 5th December from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Funeral will arrive at St. John’s Church, Carraroe, Sligo on Saturday 6th December at 12:00pm for Requiem mass with funeral proceeding to Sligo Cemetery for burial after.

You can stream John’s funeral mass live by following this link - https://www.churchtv.ie/carraroe/

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Croí, care of The Foley and McGowan’s Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for John’s family below.
https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/john-mcgetrick/

03/12/2025

Nancy (Anne-Marie) Farrell
(née McLoughlin)
Raghly, Ballinfull, Sligo
Died 1st December 2025

Wife of the late Dr. Ben Farrell.

Died peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff at Altadore Nursing Home, Dublin.
Predeceased by her husband Ben, her parents Bernard and Mary Ann Mc Loughlin, her brother Brian, her sister Peggy (Raftery) and her son-in-law Frank (Kelly).

Nancy will be very sadly missed by her son Peter, daughters Ann, Margaret, Lucie, grand-children Milly, Marie-Ange and Elliot, son-in-law Paul, Des, Isabeau, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, great-grand niece, cousins, extended family and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing at her home Ardboline, Raghly, Co.Sligo on Thursday 4th December from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Friday 5th December at 11.30am in St Patrick’s Church, Maugherow, Co Sligo (F91 DK63), followed by a cremation service and committal prayers at McGowan’s Crematorium and Funeral Home, Collooney (F91AKW5).

You can stream Nancy’s funeral mass by clicking the link below.
https://www.churchservices.tv/maugherow

Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to Age Action Care of Foley and McGowan’s Funeral Home or by Clicking the link below.
https://www.ageaction.ie/?form=DONATE

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for Nancy’s family on

https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/nancyanne-mariefarrellnee-mcloughlin/

02/12/2025

James Harte
Ballydrehid, Ballisodare, Co. Sligo.
Died 2nd December, 2025

Peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family at St. James’s Hospital, Dublin.

Predeceased by his grandparents Michael and Evelyn Higgins and Christy and Pat Harte, uncles Brian, George and Sonny and cousin Seán.

Loving son of Vincent and Maresa Harte and dear brother of Anthony and Ciarán.

He will be sadly missed by his parents, brothers, sister-in-law Sharon, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, friends and his loyal pet dog Lúnn.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

Reposing at his home (F91 AT80) on Friday 5th December from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, please follow local traffic measures at Ballydrehid. Funeral will arrive to St. Brigid’s Church, Ballisodare, Co. Sligo on Saturday 6th December at 11:30am for Requiem mass with funeral proceeding to McGowan’s Crematorium and Funeral Home, Collooney, Co. Sligo (F91 AKW5) for a Cremation Service after.

You can stream James’s Funeral Mass live by following this link - https://www.churchtv.ie/ballisodare/

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Irish Guide Dog’s Association, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for James’s family below.

https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/james-harte/

09/11/2025

Carmel Mahon (nee Quinn)
4 The Orchard, Kevinsfort, Sligo and formerly of 'Maridon", Thornhill, Sligo
Died 8th November, 2025

Peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a long
illness, borne with inspirational resilience and dignity.

Pre-deceased by her parents, Don & Mary Quinn, Carmel will be
forever missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken husband Joe, daughter Laura, sons Mark & Conor, their spouses & partner Keith, Aileen & Katie, her adored grandchildren Rory, Luke & Jack, her sisters, Maria (Boon), Jean (DW), Deirdre (Schmidt), Bernie (Doyle), Caroline
(Whelan) and brothers Donal, Gerry and Damien and their spouses and families, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends and neighbours.

Rest in peace.
Carmel will repose at her residence (F91H2X3) On Monday evening from 5pm to 8pm.
Funeral will arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Strandhill (F91 P960) on Tuesday for 12 noon requiem mass, followed by burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Scarden.

Family home private at all other times, please.
You may follow Carmel’s requiem mass by following the link below.
https://www.churchservices.tv/strandhill

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to
Community Palliative Care team, North West Hospice, c/o
Foley and McGowan Funeral Home.

You may leave a message of condolence for Carmel’s family below.
https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/carmel-mahon-nee-quinn/

Foley & McGowan's Funeral Services

19/12/2025

13/12/2025

11/12/2025

09/12/2025

08/12/2025

08/12/2025

07/12/2025

05/12/2025

05/12/2025

03/12/2025

02/12/2025

09/11/2025

Address

Telephone

Website

Alerts

Contact The Practice

Shortcuts

Share

Category