Gaynor Funeral Directors

Gaynor Funeral Directors Family run funeral business since 1911. We are available 24hr 365 days a year.

03/09/2026

Obituary - 3rd September 2026

The death has occurred of Bridie Donnellan, née Crean, Cloonfower, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon - 2nd September 2026, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Michael, daughter Katherine, and brother Tom. Bridie is lovingly remembered by her devoted family, daughters Mary, Martina, Barbara and Claire, sister Mary, grandchildren Edel, Christopher, Michaela, Martha, and Maia, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

May She Rest In Peace

Reposing at Gaynor's Funeral Home, Castlerea from 5. 30pm until 7pm on Friday evening followed by Prayers and reception into St. Brigid's Church, Cloonbonniffe. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 noon followed by burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Friends of Sligo University Hospital - https://www.friendsofsligohospital.ie/campaigns/make-a-donation/

Book of Condolence: Those who wish to send condolences or share memories with Bridie's family can do so privately by clicking here: www.gaynors.ie. Alternatively, you can leave a message below.

01/09/2026

Castlerea Co-op Livestock Mart 50th Anniversary Mass in Ring 1 on Tuesday 1st Septembmer 2026. Celebrant Fr. John McManus. Music by Castlerea Parish Choir and Castlerea Folk Choir.

16/08/2026

Obituary - 16th August 2026

The death has occurred of John Lyons, Tarmon Road, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon - 15th August 2026, unexpectedly but peacefully, at Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Bob and Nora, brother Michael and sister Mary. John will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Rose, son Paul, daughters Tanya and Ciara, sisters Irene, Margaret and Dympna, brothers Tom and Dermot, grandchildren Holly and James, daughter-in-law Lara, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

May He Rest In Peace

Reposing at his home (eircode F45 C670) on Monday evening from 4pm - 7pm. Funeral arriving to St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am on Tuesday. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

John’s funeral Mass will be live-streamed on St. Patrick’s Church we**am and can be viewed here: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-patricks-church-castlereagh

House private on Tuesday morning, please.

Book of Condolence: Those who wish to send condolences or share memories with John's family can do so privately by clicking here: www.gaynors.ie. Alternatively, you can leave a message below in the condolence section.

31/07/2026

Obituary - 31st July 2026

The death has occurred of Michael (Mickey) Mulligan, Ballindrimley, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon - 31st July 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He is predeceased by his brother Andy. Mickey will be sadly missed by his loving wife Breege (née Lohan), daughters Lynda, Julie, Pamela, Paula and Susan, son Mikki, brother Tom, his adored nine grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, extended family and friends.

May He Rest In Peace

Reposing at his home (eircode F45V620) on Sunday from 4pm - 7pm. Funeral arriving to St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am on Monday. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Mickey’s funeral Mass will be live-streamed on the St. Patrick’s Church we**am and can be viewed by clicking here - https://mcn.live/Camera/st-patricks-church-castlereagh

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Kidney Association.
Donate Here - https://ika.ie/

House Private on Monday morning, please

Book of Condolence: Those who wish to send condolences or share memories with Mickey's family can do so privately by clicking here: www.gaynors.ie. Alternatively, you can leave a message below in the condolence section.

26/07/2026

Obituary - 26th July 2026

The death has occurred of Ellen (Nello) Harte, née Hanmore, Low Longford, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon - 25th July 2026, peacefully at the Roscommon Hospice. She is predeceased by her husband Michael, parents Jack and Mary Ellen and her siblings Anna (O'Flaherty), Jack, Mike, Pat and Peter. Nello will be sadly missed by her daughters Annamarie, Niamh, Derval and Ellen, brother Kelly (New Jersey), her sisters Stephaine (Miller, Liverpool), Margaret (McHale, Donegal) and Brid (Cryan, Boyle), granddaughters Aimee, Charlotte, Sarah, Jade and Laura, and great-granddaughter Julie, sons-in-law Philippe and Jeff, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

May She Rest In Peace

Reposing at Gaynor's Funeral Home, Castlerea from 5pm - 7pm on Wednesday. Funeral arriving to St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea for Mass of the Resurrection at 11 am on Thursday, followed by burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Nello’s funeral Mass can be viewed on St. Patrick’s Church we**am - https://mcn.live/Camera/st-patricks-church-castlereagh

Family flowers only, please.Donations, if desired, to the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation - https://www.hospice.ie/donations/donate-online/

No Mass cards by request.

House strictly private, please

12/07/2026

Obituary - 12th July 2026

The death has occurred of Philomena (Phil) Silver Keegan, The Bronx, New York and formerly of Tarmon, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon - 11th July 2026, suddenly at her home. Phil is predeceased by her parents Michael and Bridie, sisters Agnes and Mary, brothers John, Brendan, and Gerard, and husband Kevin.

She will be profoundly missed by her daughters Laura and Lisa, son-in-law Darren, and her grandsons, whom she loved so much, Lucas, Noah, and Hunter, her sisters Breege, Pat, Catherine, and Ann, and her brother Michael, along with all her nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

May She Rest In Peace

Reception of Phil's ashes into St. Patrick's Church, Castlerea for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am on Monday (20th July).

Phil's funeral mass will be live-streamed here on Gaynor Funeral Directors page

Book of Condolence: Those who wish to send condolences or share memories with Phil's family can do so privately by clicking here: www.gaynors.ie. Alternatively, you can leave a message below.

09/07/2026

Obituary - 9th July 2026

The death has occurred of Mary Walshe, née Warde, No. 3 Knockroe, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Kilconnell, Ballinalsoe, Co. Galway - 8th July 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her son Jason, parents Tom and Mary, brother Jackie and sister Olive. Mary will be sadly missed by her loving husband John, sons John and James, daughters Martina and Caroline, brothers Brendan and Tom Joe, grandchildren Kenneth, Colm, Vivian, Nicole, Michaela, Leah, Ciana, and Tyrone, great-grandchildren, great great-grand child, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Reposing at Gaynor’s Funeral Home (eircode F45 HH24) on Friday evening from 5pm until 7.00pm. Funeral arriving to St. Patrick's Church, Castlerea for Mass of the Resurrection at 2.30pm on Saturday followed by burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Castlerea.

Mary’s funeral Mass will be live-streamed here on Gaynor Funeral Directors page.

Those who wish to send condolences or share memories with Mary’s family can do in private here: www.gaynors.ie. Alternatively you can leave a message below.

22/06/2026

Obituary - 22nd June 2026

The death has occurred of Paddy Kelly, Rampark, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, and formerly of Churchboro, Ballinlough, peacefully on June 22nd, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at his home.
Predeceased by his parents, Pat and Winifred; his brother, Seán; and his sister, Sheila Gallagher.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his devoted wife, Josie; sons, Aidan (Paula), Padraig, Mick and Greg (Lisa); daughters, Aoife (Aidan), Deirdre (Shane) and Síle (Ciarán); cherished grandchildren, James, Ella, Tom, Aoibh, Saoirse, Ailbhe, Dara, Maeve, Tadhg and Síofra; brothers, Fr. Mícheál and Greg; sisters, Greta Earley, Fred Kelly-Henry and Phil Townley and brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and many friends.

May Paddy Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Gaynor’s Funeral Home (F45 HH24) on Wednesday, 24th June from 4.30pm until 7.00pm followed by Prayers and reception into St. Patrick's Church, Castlerea. Funeral Mass on Thursday 25th June at 11.00am followed by burial in Teamhair Cemetery, Ballinlough Road.

Paddy’s funeral Mass will be live-streamed on St. Patrick’s Church we**am and can be viewed here: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-patricks-church-castlereagh

Condolence Book: Those who wish to send condolences or share memories with Paddy’s family can do so by leaving a message in private here: www.gaynors.ie. Alternatively you can leave a message below.

Father’s Day can bring many different emotions.Today, we celebrate and give thanks for all the dads, grandads, stepdads,...
21/06/2026

Father’s Day can bring many different emotions.

Today, we celebrate and give thanks for all the dads, grandads, stepdads, and father figures who have loved, guided, and supported us through life. We also hold close in our thoughts those who are spending Father's Day missing a dad who is no longer here. The love they gave us never leaves and the memories we shared remain forever.

Today, we especially remember our Dad, Grandad and Great-Grandad, Tommy. We love this photo of him in his happy place - the garden, surrounded by nature which he loved so much. 🌹

"A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again."

Funeral Mass for James Kennedy - Thursday, 28th May 2026. Click here:
28/05/2026

Funeral Mass for James Kennedy - Thursday, 28th May 2026. Click here:

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