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

03/01/2026

Helen McGann (née Conboy)
Theur, Riverstown, Co. Sligo.
Died 2nd January 2026

Peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Helen is predeceased by her husband Joe, son Eamon, parents, Eddie and Bridget Conboy and extended deceased family members.

Beloved mother of Breda O Donnell (Theur), Mary Mulligan (Riverstown), Peggy McGolderick (Ballintogher), and John (Riverstown).

Sadly missed by her loving daughters , son, brother, Paddy Conboy (Ballymote) sons-in-law, Gary O Donnell, Kieran Mulligan and Thomas McGolderick, daughter-in-law, Mary McGann, sisters-in-law, Eileen, Bridie and Ann, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Rest in peace.

Reposing at her daughter, Breda's residence, Theur F52Y667 on Sunday from 3pm to 7pm.

Funeral will arrive to The Church of the Sacred Heart, Riverstown on Monday Morning for 12 noon requiem mass, followed by burial in St. Nathy's Cemetery, Collooney.

House private outside of reposing times.

Family flowers only.

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

Donations if desired to the North West Hospice, care of Foley and McGowan Funeral Home or by clicking on the following link.

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All enquiries to Foley and McGowan Funeral Directors, Market Yard, Sligo, 0719162140

You are welcome to send a message of condolence at https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/helen-mcgann-nee-conboy/

01/01/2026

Eamon Scanlon Requiem Mass 1st January 2026

01/01/2026

Jason Bradley
Hazel Grove, Maugheraboy, Sligo and formerly of Wolfe Tone St, Sligo.
Died 28th December , 2025

Peacefully at his residence.

Predeceased by his father William, brother Aaron and brother-in-law Gerry Mannion.

He will be sadly missed by his mother Ursula Hennigan and her partner Padraic, sisters Jacqueline, Denise, Michelle, Simone and Nicole, brother Gary, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, in-laws, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Thursday 1st January from 3:00pm to 4:00pm followed by a Celebration of Jason’s Life at 4:30pm. Funeral will proceed to McGowan’s Crematorium and Funeral Home, Collooney, Co. Sligo (F91 AKW5) for Cremation Service after.

Family flowers only.

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for Jason’s family below.
https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/jason-bradley/

30/12/2025

Eamon Scanlon
Avoca, Pearse Rd, Sligo.
Died 30th December, 2025

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the great care of the nurses, carers and staff at Nazareth House Nursing Home.

Beloved husband of Marie and dear father of Ciaran, Eileen McHugh and Leonie O’Donnell.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, son, daughters, sons-in-law Michael and Derek, his adored grandchildren Simone, Keelin, Niamh, Conor, Odhran and Eimear, relatives, friends and neighbours.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at The Nazareth House Chapel, Church Hill, Sligo on Wednesday 31st December from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. Requiem mass will take place on Thursday 1st January at 11:00am with funeral proceeding to Sligo Cemetery for burial after.

Eamon’s Funeral Mass will up uploaded after and be viewed by following this link - https://www.facebook.com/foleyandmcgowans

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

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for Eamon’s family below.
https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/eamon-scanlon/

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/

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