Gerard (Gerry) Donagher,
Bunowna, Easkey, Co. Sligo and formerly of Kilmactranny, Co. Sligo – peacefully on the 7th October 2023 surrounded by his loving family in the exceptional care of the doctors, nurses and staff at Sligo University Hospital.
Former Principal of Coláiste Iascaigh.
Gerry, predeceased by his beloved wife Bridie Donagher (née Kilcullen), his parents John and Nellie, his siblings Nancy, Thomas J (Tommy) and Nuala Heslin.
Loving father of John, Aileen and Kenny and adored grandfather of Mary, Bríd and Eithne McGowan and Clíodhna and Róisín Donagher.
He will be sadly missed by his sons, daughter, grandchildren, son-in-law David McGowan, daughter-in-law Maria Hyland, sister-in-law Kay Treacy, brothers-in-law Edward and Anthony Kilcullen, nieces, nephews, relatives and his wide circle of friends.
Suaimhneas Síoraí dá anam uasal dílis.
Reposing at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina on Monday evening from 6:30 with removal at 8:00 to arrive at St. James’ Church, Easkey, Co. Sligo for 8:45.
Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday at 12:00 noon followed by burial after in Roslea Cemetery, Easkey, Co. Sligo.
You can stream Gerry’s funeral mass live by following this link - https://www.churchtv.ie/easkey/
House private please.
You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for his family below.
Gerry was very well known in traditional Irish music circles and his legacy lives on in his lovely family and his native Sligo.
Reunited with his beloved Bridie, may he rest in peace.
Níl siad imithe uainn ach imithe romhainn.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
on the sad Passing of Gerry, May his gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
May Gerry rest in peace.
Prayers and Blessings.
You are all in our Thoughts and Prayers.
Great memories of Gerry and Bridie and Family,provided the Traditional Music Night,during Éigse Mhic Fhirbhisigh,the renowned and historic MacFirbis Weekend .
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Our deepest condolences
Gerry….. Rest in Eternal Peace with your beloved Bridie
A great character who will be sorely missed.
May the heavens be his bed.
May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace
Our sincere condolences to John, Aileen and David, Kenny and Maria, grandchildren, and all extended Donagher and Kilcullen families at this time. Rest in peace Sir.
May his gentle soul rest in peace
Sincere condolences to John,Aileen,Dav id Kenny and all the extended families on the death of Gerry,may his kind and gentle soul rest in peace,
We have fond memories of great nights with music and craic in the Donagher home.
May his gentle soul rest in peace with his beloved Bridie.
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