Foley & McGowan's Funeral Services

13/06/2026

Kathleen (Kath) Codd (née Brennan)
Thornhill, Knappagh Beg, Sligo and formerly of Tubbercurry, Co, Sligo
12 Jun, 2026

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Billy, daughter Tina, brothers and sisters.

Kathleen, loving mother of Anne Marie, Pauline and Laura. She will be sadly missed by her daughters, son-in-law Donal, grandchildren, Ariana, Maia, Tom, Liam and Katie, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo F91 YR61 on Sunday 14th June from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Funeral will arrive to The Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception, Sligo on Monday 15th June at 11:30am for requiem mass followed by burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Scarden, Strandhill Road, Sligo.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to North West Hospice care of Foley and McGowan’s Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.

House Private Please.

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for Kath’s family below.

https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/kathleen-codd-nee-brennan/

09/06/2026

James Geoffrey Dale
Doonaree, Edenville, Kinlough, Co. Leitrim
Died 9th June 2026

Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Margaret.

Dear father of Jacquie (Pierre), Lesley, Jim (Bettina) and Jonathan (Patricia).

He will be sadly missed by his sons, daughters, grandchildren Margot, Armand, Steven, Michala, Matthew, Katie, Joshua, Charlotte, Elliot, Bobbie and Libbie, great-grandchildren Bailey, Telia, Anabella, Khloe, Holly, Luca, Grace , Jasmine, Jorgia, Ivy, Elijah and Ollie, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

At Rest.


A Celebration of James's life will be held at McGowan's crematorium, Collooney (F91AKW5) on Friday 12th June at 3:00pm.


Family flowers only, donations if desired to Cancer Care West care of Foley and McGowan’s Funeral Home or by clicking the link
https://www.cancercarewest.ie/donate/

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for his family on the Foley and McGowan's Website
James Geoffrey Dale - Foley and McGowan's Funeral Directors, Sligo

08/06/2026

Gerald (Gerry) Barry
Caragh, Cleveragh Drive, Sligo
Died 6th June, 2026

The death has occurred of Gerald (Gerry) Barry, peacefully in his 91st year after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family in the care of the doctors, nurses and staff at Sligo University Hospital.

Predeceased by his son Paul, brothers Robin and John, and sisters Dorothy, Mary and Ann.

Beloved husband of Maureen, dear dad of John, Geraldine, Thérèse and Louise.

He will be greatly missed by his wife, son, daughters, daughter-in-law Kathy, sons-in-law David, Jonathan and Costa, grandchildren Sofia, Kirsten, Stephen, Paolo, Marco, Máirín, Anna and Emily, step-grandson Josh, great-grandson Oscar, brother-in-law Brendan, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing at the Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Tuesday 9th June from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.

Funeral will arrive to St. Anne’s Church Sligo (F91R250) at 11:00am on Wednesday 10th June for requiem mass followed by a cremation service at McGowan’s Crematorium and Funeral Home, Collooney, Co. Sligo (F91AKW5).

You can stream Gerald’s Funeral mass by clicking the link below.

https://mcn.live/Camera/st-annes-cranmore

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

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

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for his family on the Foley and McGowan’s Website

Gerald(Gerry) Barry - Foley and McGowan's Funeral Directors, Sligo.

06/06/2026

Eileen Kelly
Grangemore, Templeboy, Co.Sligo
Died 4th June 2026

The death has occurred of Eileen Kelly (daughter of Mrs. Tilly Kelly (nee Higgins), Rosses Point, Co.Sligo)

Eileen passed away at her residence in Co. Sligo on June 4th 2026.

Predeceased by her parents and sister Bernice in USA.

Her kindness and strong character will be remembered with love and gratitude by those whose lives she touched, especially the Mannion family and her friends in Sligo Drama Circle.

Rest in Peace

Eileen will be reposing at McGowan’s Funeral Home and Crematorium, Collooney (F91AKW5) from 12:00PM to 1:00pm on Monday 8th June 2026, followed by a cremation service.

Eileen’s family would like to express sincere thanks to all concerned with her untimely demise.

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for her family on the Foley and McGowan’s Funeral Services website site

https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/eileen-kelly/

02/06/2026

Deirdre Quinn-Schmidt
Creevy Haus, Radharc na Mara, Strandhill, Sligo, formerly of Thornhill, Sligo.
Died 31st May, 2026

Suddenly at her residence.

Former nurse at Sligo University Hospital.

Predeceased by her dear husband Peter Schmidt, parents Don and Mary Quinn and her sister Carmel Mahon.

Beloved and forever cherished mother of loving daughters Aisling Schmidt-Lavelle and Ciara Schmidt-Ludwig.

She will be sadly missed by her daughters, adored granddaughter Éala, Sons-in-law John and Jonas, Sisters Marie, Jean, Bernie, Caroline, brothers Donal, Gerry and Damien, Sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and good friends.

Ruhe in Frieden.

Reposing at her residence Radharc na Mara, Strandhill, Sligo (F91XOD9) on Friday 5th June 2026 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Funeral will arrive to The Cathedral Of The Immaculate Conception, Sligo (F91CF59) on Saturday 6th June 2026 at 11:30am, for requiem mass followed by burial in St. Patrick’s cemetery, Scarden.

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 below.
https://www.friendsofsligohospital.ie/campaigns/make-a-donation/

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

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for her family on the Foley and McGowan’s Funeral Services website below
https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/deirdre-quinn-schmidt/

30/05/2026

Joey Jinks
Devins Drive, Cranmore, Sligo.
Died 29th May, 2026

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving mother and family in the exceptional care of the doctors, nurses, carers and staff at Sligo University Hospital Haematology / Oncology Unit.

Predeceased by his grandad Paddy Smullen, nanny Lizzy Hayden and loving cousin Lorcan McNamee.

Joey will be sadly missed by his loving and devoted mother Kathy Smullen and her partner Mick, his father Trevor Jinks, siblings Sophie (Jack), Graham, Josh and Alicia, beloved nieces and nephew Ava, Harper and Jack, loving aunt Janet, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, extended Lee and Jinks families and his many friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Monday 1st June 2026 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Funeral will arrive at St. Anne’s Church, Sligo on Tuesday 2nd June at 1:30pm for Requiem mass with funeral proceeding to Sligo Cemetery for burial after.

You can stream Joey’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.

Make a Donation - https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/foleyandmcgowans1

House private please.

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for Joey’s family below.
https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/joey-jinks/

29/05/2026

Yvonne Gill (née Brady)
24 Joe McDonnell Drive, Cranmore, Sligo.
Died 28th May, 2026

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

Predeceased by her parents Frankie and Biddy and her brother Michael.

Beloved wife of Martin (Gilly) and dear mother of Chantel and Rachel.

She will be sadly missed by her husband, daughters, grandchildren Katie and Jaxon, sons-in-law Joe and Jason, brothers and sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and good friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Saturday 30th May 2026 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Funeral cortege will leave from Yvonne’s family home on Monday 1st June 2026 at 1:00pm to arrive at St. Anne’s Church, Sligo for Requiem mass at 1:30pm. Funeral will proceed to Sligo Cemetery for burial after.

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

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers 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 her family below.
https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/yvonne-gill-nee-brady/

25/05/2026

24/05/2026

John Henry
Late of Strandhill Rd, Sligo and Wine Street, Sligo.
Died 24th May, 2026

The death has occurred peacefully of John Henry at St. John’s Community Hospital, Ballytivnan, Sligo.

Predeceased by his beloved parents Martin and Mary Ellen Henry and his sisters Catherine and Mary Ellen Henry.

He will be sadly missed by his sister Anne McManus (Galway), brother-in-law Ray, nephews Paul and David, nieces Gráinne and Claire, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace

Requiem mass will take place on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 at 11:30am at The Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception, Sligo. Funeral will proceed to McGowan’s Crematorium and Funeral Home, Collooney, Co. Sligo (F91 AKW5) for a Cremation Service after.

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

You can leave a message of condolences for his family on The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home website.

https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/john-henry/

23/05/2026

Monica Toner (née Egan)
Doorly Park, Sligo.
23 May, 2026

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in her 92nd year.

Monica, predeceased by her beloved husband Padraig, parents John Charles and Kathleen, brothers Brendan and Jim, sisters Kathleen, Maureen and Pauline.

Loving mother of Catriona, Trisha, Olivia, Padraig, Johnny and Colin. Monica will be sadly missed by her daughters, sons, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

‘Safe in the arms of Padre Pio’, Rest in Peace.

Reposing at the Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo F91 YR61 on Thursday 28th May from 6:00 to 8:00pm.

Funeral will arrive to St Anne’s Church, Sligo on Friday 29th May at 11:00am for requiem mass, followed by burial in Sligo Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Mary’s meals (school meals fund) care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.

House strictly private please.

You can leave a message of condolence for Monica’s family below.

https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/monica-toner-nee-egan/