Foley & McGowan's Funeral Services

25/04/2026

Sandra Carr (née McCaffrey)
Cedar Drive, Sligo
Died 25th April 2026

Peacefully after a short illness in the exceptional care of the staff in Medical South and I.C.U in Sligo University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her Son Stephen and sister Ilona.

Beloved wife of Frank. Dear mother of Linda, Noelle and Deborah.

She will be sadly missed by her husband, daughters, brother Brian, Sister Marlene, grandchildren, Stephen (Martyna) Jamie, Jack, Holly, Sam, Ruby, Ella, great granddaughter Erin, sons-in-law Con Brosnan, Damien Hennigan, sisters-in-law Anne and Sheila, brother-in-law David, nephews, nieces, relatives, good neighbours and friends.

Rest in Peace.

House Private Please.

Reposing at The Nazareth Church, Sligo on Monday 27th April from 6:00pm-7:30pm.
Funeral mass will take place on Tuesday 28th April at Nazareth church, Sligo (F91 A243) at 11:30am, followed by a cremation service at McGowan’s Crematorium, Collooney (F91AKW5).

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Friends of Sligo University Hospital, care of Foley and McGowan’s Funeral home or by clicking the link
https://www.friendsofsligohospital.ie/campaigns/make-a-donation/

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for her family on the Foley and McGowan website

https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/sandra-carr-nee-mccaffrey/

24/04/2026

23/04/2026

John McCann
Maugheraboy Estate, Sligo and formerly of Doorly Park, Sligo.
Died 22nd April, 2026

Passed away peacefully at Sligo University Hospital Oncology Ward following a short illness fought bravely, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents John and Bridget.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Marie, his daughter Aishling (Christian), sisters Annette and Catherine (Georgie), brothers Brian (Gráinne) and Damien (Laura), sister-in-law Anne, brother-in-law Liam, nieces Emma, Shauna, Allyson, Rianne and Fiona, nephews Ian and John, neighbours, co-workers and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Friday 24th April from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Funeral will arrive at St. Anne’s Church, Sligo on Saturday 25th April at 2:00pm for Requiem mass with funeral proceeding to McGowan’s Crematorium and Funeral Home, Collooney, Co. Sligo (F91AKW5) for a Cremation Service after.

You can stream John’s funeral mass live by clicking this link - https://mcn.live/Camera/st-annes-cranmore

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Sligo Hospital Oncology Unit Trust (SHOUT), 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/john-mccann/

20/04/2026

Shane Conlon
New York City, U.S.A. and formerly of Strandhill and Strandhill Rd, Sligo.
Died 18th April, 2026

Unexpectedly, in the superb care of the doctors, nurses and staff in I.C.U. at Sligo University Hospital.

Predeceased by his son Emmet, his father Tom, recently his mother Phil and his father-in-law Matthias Gregoritsch.

Beloved husband of Dorene and loving father of Lilliana and Dashiel.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, daughter, son, sister Niamh (Muldowney), aunt Joy Mullen, uncle Tony Mullen, mother-in-law Joan Gregoritsch, sisters-in-law Joan (Paul), Alaine (Michael) and Cheryl (Demetri), brother-in-law Adrian, nieces, nephews, in-laws, relatives and many friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Wednesday 22nd April from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Funeral will arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Strandhill, Sligo on Thursday 23rd April at 11:30am for Requiem mass with funeral proceeding to St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Scarden, Sligo for burial after.

You can stream Shane’s funeral mass live by following this link - https://www.churchservices.tv/strandhill

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 his family below.
https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/shane-conlon/

16/04/2026

Anne Connolly (née Burrows)
Knappagh More, Strandhill Road, Sligo and formerly of Rusheen, Riverstown, Sligo
Died 16th April, 2026

Predeceased by her beloved husband Sean.

Cherished mother of Joanne, Paul and Niall.

She will be sadly missed by her daughter, sons, sisters Chris and Eileen, grandchildren Sean, Daniel, Sam, Ryan, Cain, Zoe, Lily, Sam, daughter-in-law Johanne, dear niece Rosalind, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing at her residence, Knappagh More, Strandhill Road, Sligo (F91W849) on Friday 17th April from 4:00pm to 9:00pm. Funeral will arrive to the Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception, Sligo on Saturday 18th April at 12:00pm for requiem mass with funeral proceeding to Mc Gowan’s Crematorium, Collooney (F91AKW5) for a cremation service and Committal prayers.

You can watch Anne’s funeral mass by clicking the link below
https://sligocathedral.ie/live-feed-from-cathedral/

You can watch Anne’s Cremation Service by clicking the link below
https://www.mcgowanscrematorium.ie/service-livestream

House Private to Family
only on the morning of the funeral please.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to North West Hospice, care of Foley and McGowan’s Funeral Services or by clicking the link

https://www.northwesthospice.ie/donations/

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

https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/anne-connolly-nee-burrows/

15/04/2026

Martin McNiffe
46 Meadow Vale, Tonaphubble, Sligo.
Died 14th April, 2026

Peacefully, in his 95th year, surrounded by his loving family in the great care of the doctors, nurses and staff at Sligo University Hospital.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Ethel, brothers Joe and Kevin (Dublin) and sisters Maureen (UK) and Pauline (Boyle).

Loving father of Jacinta and Martin (USA) and adored grandfather of Brendan (Geraldine), Cormac (Charlene), Vanessa (Liam), Shannon, Aidan, Eirin and Darian.

He will be sadly missed by his daughter, son, grandchildren, great-grandchildren Keeva, Sophia and Bláthnaid, nephews, nieces, in-laws, relatives, neighbours, friends and his treasured family pets Bailey, Lucy, Champ, Bronko and Shadow.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Friday 17th April from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Funeral will arrive at St. Anne’s Church, Sligo on Saturday 18th April at 12:00pm for Requiem mass with funeral proceeding to Sligo Cemetery for burial after.

You can stream Martin’s funeral mass live by following this link - https://mcn.live/Camera/st-annes-cranmore

House private please.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Mercy College Autism Unit, 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/martin-mcniffe/

14/04/2026

Florence (Florrie) Dunne (née Mooney)
8 Charles St., Sligo and formerly of Lynndale, Sligo.
Died 14th April, 2026

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Sligo Hospital.

Florrie, predeceased by her parents Martin and Josephine, brothers Tom and Martin and sisters Teresa, Jodie and Moire.

She will be sadly missed by her beloved husband Mark, sister-in-law Breda, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and her many friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Thursday 16th April from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Funeral will arrive at The Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception, Sligo on Friday 17th April at 12:30pm for Requiem mass. A Cremation service will take place for family and friends at McGowan’s Crematorium, Collooney, Co. Sligo (F91AKW5) after.

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

House private please.

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

You can leave a message of condolence for her family below.
https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/florence-florrie-dunne-nee-mooney/

11/04/2026

Maura Adams (née Oates)
39 Joe McDonnell Drive, Cranmore, Sligo and formerly of St. Anne's Tce, Sligo.
Died 11th April, 2026

Peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family in the great care of the doctors, nurses and staff at Sligo University Hospital.

Predeceased by her infant daughter Nicola, parents Tommy and Rosie Oates and brothers Thomas and Martin.

Beloved wife of Billy and dear mother of Michelle, Darren and Craig.

She will be sadly missed by her husband, daughter, sons, sister Jennifer, grandchildren Kensie, Saoirse, Ollie and Sophie, son-in-law Declan Kelly, daughter-in-law Aideen, Craig’s partner Shannon, brother-in-law Richie Nugent, nephews, in-laws, relatives and friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Monday 13th April from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral will arrive at St. Anne’s Church, Sligo on Tuesday 14th April at 11:00am for Requiem mass, with funeral proceeding to Sligo Cemetery for burial after.

You can stream Maura’s funeral mass live by following this link - https://mcn.live/Camera/st-annes-cranmore

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/maura-adams-nee-oates/

08/04/2026

**Funeral Arrangements Update**

Aaron Mulligan
Perth, Australia and formerly of 2 Sea Rd Villas, First Sea Rd, Sligo.
Died 17th March 2026

The death has occurred suddenly of Aaron Mulligan on 17th March, 2026, in Perth, Australia.

Beloved son of Mairead Mulligan and dear brother of Ronan & Tyron.

He will be sadly missed by his loving mother, brothers, nephew Noah, who he adored, grandparents Noreen & Martin Mulligan, his aunt Claire (Declan) Diamond, his uncle John (karen) Mulligan, cousins Aoibhinn, Cillian, Freya & Kit and also his loving Perth family and many friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Sunday 12th April from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral will arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, Ballytivnan, Sligo on Monday 13th April at 12:00pm for funeral mass followed by burial in Sligo Cemetery after.

You can stream Aaron’s funeral mass live by clicking this link - https://www.churchtv.ie/stjosephschurch/

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

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

https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/aaron-mulligan/

07/04/2026

**Anniversary Mass**

Mary Streete

Anniversary mass in St Anne’s Church at 6.30pm on Saturday the 11th April 2026.

06/04/2026

Eileen Winkler (née Finan)
Ballincar, Sligo and formerly of Church Street, Sligo.
Died 4th April, 2026

The death has occurred peacefully of Eileen Winkler (née Finan), surrounded by her loving family in the great care of the doctors, nurses and staff at Sligo University Hospital.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Karl, her parents Margaret and George, sister Phyllis, brothers Tommy, J.J., George, Harry and Liam and her grandson Odhran.

Cherished mother of Ralph, Heidi, and Matthias.

She will be sadly missed by her sons, daughter, adored grandchildren Christopher, Karla, Oisín and Fionn, sister Doreen, brothers Padraig and Dessie, her partner Brendan, Ralph’s partner Maeve, son-in-law Philip, daughter-in-law Anna-Marie, family in Germany, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Wednesday 8th April from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

A Celebration of Eileen’s Life will take place on Thursday 9th April at 6:00pm at McGowan’s Crematorium and Funeral Home, Collooney, Co. Sligo (F91AKW5) for family and friends, followed by cremation.

You can stream Eileen’s Service live by clicking this link - https://www.mcgowanscrematorium.ie/service-livestream

House strictly private.

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/eileen-winkler-nee-finan/

01/04/2026

Charlie Scanlon
36 Langan Drive, Sligo and formerly of 91 St. Brigid's Place, Sligo.
Died 31st March, 2026

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

Predeceased by his parents Sarah and Joseph, brothers Josie, Mickey and Tommy and sister Molly.

Beloved husband of Kathleen (née Timbs) and dear father of David, Linda, Joseph and Thea.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughters, daughter-in-law Teresa, sons-in-law Ruaidhrí and David, grandchildren Charley, Nathan, Glen, Darragh and Demi, sister Judy Grey, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Thursday 2nd April from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Funeral will arrive at St. Anne’s Church, Sligo on Friday 3rd April at 11:00am for Liturgy of Prayers with funeral proceeding to Sligo Cemetery for burial after.

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

House private please.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Sligo Cancer Support Centre, 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/charlie-scanlon/