Foley & McGowan's Funeral Services

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/

28/03/2026

Phil Conlon (née Mullen)
Buenos Aires Court, Strandhill, Sligo and formerly of Strandhill Rd and St. Brigid's Place, Sligo.
Died 27th March, 2026

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the fantastic care of the doctors, nurses and staff at North West Hospice after a short illness borne with great dignity.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Tom, grandsons Emmet and Dáire, brother Seamus and sisters Mercedes, Beatrice and Mona.

Loving mother of Niamh Muldowney and Shane (New York) and adored grandmother of Laoise, Cian, Shane, Lilliana and Dashiel, great-grandson Zach.

She will be sadly missed by her daughter, son, grandchildren, great-grandson, son-in-law Adrian, daughter-in-law Dorene, sister Joy, brother Tony, sister-in-law Mary, nephews, niece, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

Reposing at her daughter’s residence 26 Kestrel Drive, Kevinsfort, Sligo (F91K7P4) on Sunday 29th March from 5:00pm to 7:30pm. Funeral will arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Strandhill, Sligo on Monday 30th March at 12:00pm for Requiem mass with funeral proceeding to St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Scarden for burial after.

You can stream Phil’s Funeral Mass live by following this link - https://www.churchservices.tv/strandhill

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/phil-conlon-nee-mullen/

27/03/2026

**Acknowledgement & Months Mind Mass**

Margaret Meehan (née Smith)
Ballydoogan, Sligo and formerly of Boyle, Co. Roscommon and Drumdeerig Nursing Home.
Died 16th February, 2026.

Margaret’s daughters Frances, Agnes Logue, Bernadette McLoughlin and Regina, brother Austin and her beloved grandchildren and family wish to thank most sincerely all who sympathised with them in their recent sad loss.
Thanks to everyone who sent mass cards and messages of sympathy and to everyone who attended Margaret’s repose, funeral and burial.
Thanks to all the staff at Drumdeerig Nursing Home for their exceptional care given to Margaret and her family throughout her time spent there and Sligo University Hospital.
Thanks to Fr. Chris Garrett for the wonderful Funeral Mass and spiritual comfort and to Paul Cadden and Leonard Dorrian for the beautiful music throughout the funeral mass.
Thanks to David, Bríd and all the staff at The Foley and Mc Gowan’s funeral home, Sligo for their kind and great professional care.
Thanks to our wonderful neighbours, friends and extended family for their support which we are eternally grateful.

We hope this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our gratitude and appreciation to all concerned.

A Months Mind Mass for Margaret together with the 15th Anniversary mass for her beloved husband Thomas Meehan will be celebrated at The Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception, Sligo on Saturday 28th March 2026 at 7:00pm

May their Gentle Souls Rest in Peace.

25/03/2026

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/

24/03/2026

Tarah Healy (née O’Grady)
Ballintogher, Co. Sligo and formerly of 1 St. Brigid’s Place, Sligo.
Died 24th March, 2026

Peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family at Sligo University Hospital.

Predeceased, by her parents Myra and Kevin O’Grady.

She will be sadly missed by her beloved husband Michael, brother Jonathan (Joanna), sister Fiona (Ronan), mother-in-law Margaret, brothers-in-law Thomas and Paul, sisters-in-law Karen McDonagh and Johanne, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at McGowan’s Crematorium and Funeral Home, Collooney, Co. Sligo (F91AKW5) on Thursday 26th March from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
A private Cremation Service will take place for family only.

House strictly private please.

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

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

https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/tarah-healy-nee-ogrady/

23/03/2026

Caroline Bradshaw
Oyster Bay, Rosses Point, Sligo, formerly of Cleveragh Drive, Sligo.
Died 22nd March, 2026

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

Predeceased by her father Aubrey.

Beloved wife of Aidan Doyle and loving mother of Cian and Lisa.

She will be sadly missed by her husband, son, daughter, mother Ann, sister Shirley, brother-in-law Mick, sisters-in-law Lorraine (Karl) and Sinead (John), nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, friends and colleagues at HSE.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Wednesday 25th March from 4:00 to 6:30pm.
Funeral will arrive at The Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception, Sligo on Thursday 26th March at 2:00pm for Requiem mass ,with a private cremation service taking place after for family only at McGowan’s Crematorium, Collooney.

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

House strictly private please.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Sligo Cancer Support Centre, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo or by clicking the link below.

https://www.sligocancersupportcentre.ie/donate/

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for her family on the Foley and McGowan website.
https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/caroline-bradshaw

23/03/2026

Veronica Doherty(née Foley)
Sligo and formerly of Co. Leitrim.
Died 22nd March 2026

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the exceptional care of the doctors, nurses and staff at North West Hospice.

Predeceased by her beloved husband John and brothers Andrew and Michael.

Loving mother of Assumpta, Adrian and Verona.

She will be sadly missed by her daughters, son, grandchildren Ross, David, Rohan and Oran, sons-in-law Brian and Brendan, daughter-in-law Trisha, sister Sr. Assumpta, her dear cousin Jackie and close friend Clare, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law (Enniskillen), nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at The Nazareth House Chapel, Church Hill, Sligo on Tuesday 24th March from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Funeral will arrive at St. Anne’s Church, Sligo on Wednesday 25th March at 1:00pm for Requiem mass with funeral proceeding to Sligo Cemetery for burial after.
You can stream Veronica’s funeral mass live by clicking the link below.
https://mcn.live/Camera/st-annes-cranmore

House private please.

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 on the Foley & McGowan Website
https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/veronica-doherty-nee-foley/

23/03/2026

Tom Byrne
Wren Rd, Kevinsfort, Sligo and formerly of Knock, Co. Mayo.
Died 22nd March, 2026

Peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Tom, predeceased by his parents John Joe and Julia, brothers Dominick, Henry and Eamon and baby granddaughter Carla.

Beloved husband of Ann (née Hopper) and loving father of Thomas, Caroline, Ann-Marie, Jacqueline and Irene.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife and family, brothers Bernie and John, sisters Noreen and Margaret, daughter-in-law Anna Faye, sons-in-law Peter Mullan, Gary Burns, Kevin Mellett and John Fleming, grandchildren Ronan, Elena, Brian, Art, Olive, Ethan, Leila, Noah, Bonnie, Bria and Frank, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at his home on Tuesday 24th March from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.

Funeral will arrive at The Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception, Sligo on Wednesday 25th March at 11:30am for Requiem mass with funeral proceeding to St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Scarden for burial after.

You can stream Tom’s funeral mass live by clicking this link -

https://sligocathedral.ie/live-feed-from-cathedral/


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 on The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home Website.



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

14/03/2026

Bridie Harte (née Keane)
’Padua’, Barnasragh, Co. Sligo.
Died 13th March 2026

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the exceptional care of the staff at Summerville Healthcare, Strandhill, Co. Sligo.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Vincent, her brother John and her sisters Margaret, Norrie, Sr. Frances and Sr. Catherine.
Bridie will be very sadly missed by her loving son Vincent (Maureen), her daughters Patricia (Micheal Gallagher), Ann (Noel Walsh) and Michelle (Daniel Blake) and her brother Michael (Australia).
Bridie will be remembered with great love by her cherished grandchildren Ronan, Tara-Marie, Eoghan, Oisín, Dáire, Keelan, Bebhinn, Ciara, Oran and Dónal, her brother-in-law Val, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at McGowan’s Crematorium and Funeral Home, Collooney, Co. Sligo (F91AKW5) on Sunday 15th March from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

Funeral will arrive to The Star of The Sea Church, Ransboro, Co. Sligo on Monday 16th March at 12:00pm for Requiem mass with funeral proceeding to St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Scarden, Sligo for burial after.

You can watch Bridie’s Funeral Mass live by following this link-
https://youtube.com/live/p8J4uo82Zhw

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

You can leave a message of condolence for her family on The Foley and McGowan’s Funeral Services website
https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/bridie-harte-nee-keane/