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Mahon & O'Dowd Funeral Directors

Family run funeral Directors in Boyle, Co. Roscommon and Gurteen, Co. Sligo. Est 1972

17/07/2026

The death has occurred of

John O'Dowd

Portavade, Dromard, Co.Sligo.

-17th July 2026-

Peacefully, in the arms of his loving wife Helen, following a long illness fought with great dignity and graciousness.

Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Bea, his first wife Norma, his brothers Raymond and Brendan, his nephew Richard and his niece Lorraine.

Dear husband of Helen, John will be mourned by his brother Leon, his sister Philomena, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, his Godson Nigel , his Goddaughters Deirdre O’Brien and Siofra McCrann, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

May John’s Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.

John will repose at his home (F91 X798) on Saturday, July 18th from 5pm until 9pm. Funeral will arrive to St. Adamnan's Church, Skreen (F91E621) on Sunday morning for 11.30am Mass, with burial afterwards in St. Mary's Cemetery, Skreen.

John's Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/skreen

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to North West Hospice, Sligo.

www.northwesthospice.ie/donations

Message of condolence may be left below.

16/07/2026

The death has occurred of

James (Seamus) Chapman

Cardiff, Wales; formerly of Hanly Avenue, Boyle, Co. Roscommon.

James passed away peacefully at his residence in Cardiff on June 30th 2026.

He is sadly missed and remembered with love by his parents Micheal and Mary (Boyle), brothers, Patrick, Fergus (Dublin) and Kieran (Sligo); sisters Catriona (Dublin), Eilis (Boyle) and Ursula (Cork); sister-in-law Sara, Fergus’ partner Jelena; nieces Orla, Liadhan, Eppi and Luna; aunts, uncles, cousins; and extended family, friends and neighbours.

May James's gentle soul rest in peace.

James will repose in Mahon’s Funeral Home, Boyle, (F52ND23) on Wednesday (22nd July) from 5pm until 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday morning at 11am in St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle, with burial afterwards in Assylinn Old Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be view on www.boyleparish.ie

House private, please.

Messages of condolence may be left below.

02/07/2026

The death has occurred of

Florence (Flo) Flynn

(née Shannon)

Carrowncully, Ballinameen, Boyle, Co. Roscommon and Clontarf, Co. Dublin.

-2nd July 2026-

Peacefully, at Roscommon Hospice, after a short illness borne with great courage and dignity, with the support of her devoted husband and family.

Florence is sadly missed and remembered with love by her husband John, sister Teresa Gavican (Richie), brother Peter Shannon (Maura), sister-in-law Sr. Marie (LSA), her adored nieces and nephews, Suzanne, Lorraine, Yvonne, Gina, Tracey, Shane, Richard, Jonathan and Kevin, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Florence’s family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Mater Private Hospital, Sligo University Hospital, Abbey Haven Nursing Care Centre, Boyle and Roscommon Hospice for the wonderful care Florence received during her illness.

May Florence’s Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.

Florence will repose in Mahon’s Funeral Home, Boyle, (F52ND23) on Sunday (5th July) from 4.30pm until 7pm. Removal from her home on Monday morning to the Church of the Holy Trinity, Kilmaryal (F45NX60), for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. A private Cremation service will take place thereafter.
House Strictly Private Please

Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on the Mahon and O’Dowd Funeral Director's page and can be accessed by following this link: www.facebook.com/boylefuneralhome

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Roscommon Hospice, https://www.hospice.ie/donations/donate-online/

Messages of condolence may be left below.

24/06/2026

The death as occurred of

Peter John King

Hollowfield, Island Road, Monasteraden, Co. Sligo and formerly of Warrington, Chesire, U.K.

-23rd June 2026-

Peter is sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife Caroline, son Billy, daughters Raechel and Rebekah, grandson Daithi, son-in-law Jesse Williamson, close friends Darragh Mullooly, Malie Braithwaite and Joe Harrison, extended family neighbours and friends.

At Rest

Peter will repose in Mahon’s Funeral Home, Boyle (F52 ND23), on Tuesday (June 30th) from 2pm until 3pm.

A private Cremation will take place thereafter.

House private please.

Messages of Condolence may be left below.

04/06/2026

The death has occurred of

Joseph Linnane

Einagh, Croghan, Boyle, Co. Roscommon.

-4th June 2026-

Predeceased by his parents Joe and Mary and his sister Marina.
Joseph is sadly missed and remembered by his brother-in-law Seamus McCarte, close friends and neighbours.

May Joseph’s Soul Rest In Peace

Joseph will repose in Mahon’s Funeral Home, Boyle (F52ND23) on Saturday (6th June) from 3pm until 5pm. Removal to St. Michael’s Church, Croghan, for prayers at 5.30pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Sunday at 2pm, with burial afterwards in Eastersnow Cemetery.

Messages of sympathy may be expressed through the condolence section below.

24/05/2026

The death has occurred of

Gerard Scanlon

Woodfield, Ballymote, Co. Sligo and formerly of Portmarnock, Co. Dublin.

-23rd May 2026-

Gerard passed away peacefully, at North West Hospice, Sligo, with his family by his side.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Connie, his father Matt, his mother Nan and his brothers Henry and Pauric.

Gerard will be very sadly missed and remembered with love by his heartbroken family, his sons Gary, Darragh and Cathal, brother Eamon, sisters Rita (Wexford) and Miriam (Wexford), daughter-in-law Julie, his adored granddaughter Gigi, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

May Gerard’s Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.

Gerard will repose in Perry’s Funeral Home, Ballymote (F56TK20) on Monday (May 25th) from 4pm until 7:30pm with removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballymote, for prayers at 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday at 12 noon with burial afterwards in St. Columba’s Cemetery.

Funeral Mass will be live streamed on https://ballymoteparish.org/webcam

House private please.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The North West Hospice. Donations can be made by following this link www.northwesthospice.ie/donations

Messages of sympathy may be expressed through the condolence section below.

14/04/2026

The death has occurred of

Michael (Mick) Kirwan

Aghacarra, Corrigeenroe, Boyle, Co. Roscommon and formerly of M**f, Co. Donegal.

-11th April 2026-

Michael passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff and nurses of Drumderrig House Nursing Home, Boyle.

Michael is sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife Diana, his sons Gareth, Ross, and Ivor, his sister Patricia, his grandchildren Taidge and Mia, his great-grandchildren Archie, Harper, Lilah and Saylor, daughter-in-law Kayla, Taidge's partner Ananya, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Gone but not forgotten.

A private cremation will take place.

House private please.

Messages of condolence may be expressed below.

02/04/2026

We wish to share the sad news of the passing of

Michael McCauley

Warren, Boyle, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Dromard, Mohill, Co. Leitrim.

-2nd April 2026-

Michael passed away peacefully in Sligo University Hospital, with his loving family by his side following a courageous and dignified battle with illness.

Predeceased by his parents Bernard and Mary McCauley and his brother Gerard.

Michael is sadly missed and remembered with love by his devoted wife and best friend Belinda, his cherished and adored children Shane, Jessica and Alan, his brothers Brian and Sean, daughter-in-law Dillon, Jessica’s fiancé Conor, sisters-in-law Róisin, Mary Teresa and Imelda, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

‘Go mbeadh leaba aige I measc na Naomh’

Michael will repose in his home (F52 DR68) on Saturday (April 4th) from 4pm until 7pm. House private outside of reposing times please. Mass of the Resurrection will take place in St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle on Easter Sunday (April 5th) at 1pm, Cremation service will take place afterwards in Lakeland’s Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan at 4pm.

Michael’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.boyleparish.ie

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society.

Messages of condolence may be expressed below.

24/02/2026

The death has occurred of

Andrew Joseph (Andy Joe) Mc Donagh

Mount Irwin, Gurteen, Co Sligo.

-23rd February 2026-

Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Belinda (nee Brennan), his brother Sean and his niece Fiona Rogers.

Andy Joe is deeply regretted by his loving and devoted wife Martha, daughters Rena(David), Noelle(Mark), son David(Irene), sisters Ann and Linda, brothers-in-law Gordon and Donal, sister-in-law Carmel(Michael), his adored grandchildren, Deirdre, Joanne, Oisín and Liam, his godmother Bernadette Leonard, nephews, cousins, extended family, relatives, kind neighbours and many friends.

The family would like to thank all the staff at SUH who cared for
Andy Joe. Thank you to his medical team, the palliative care team and the wonderful staff of Medical 7 Stroke Ward.

May Andy Joe’s Gentle Soul Rest in Eternal Peace

Andy Joe will repose at his residence on Thursday(26th February) from 4pm until 8pm and on Friday from 2pm until 4pm.

House private to family on Friday after 4pm, please.

Removal from his residence on Friday evening to St. Patrick’s Church, Gurteen, for prayers at 6pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Gurteen Cemetery.

Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.churchtv.ie/gurteen

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the North West Hospice, Sligo. www.northwesthospice.ie/donations/

Messages of sympathy may be expressed through the condolence link below.

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