Monday, 10th March, 2025

James "Jimbo" Downey

John Lynch -
James "Jimbo" Downey
Peacefully at Sligo University Hospital. House Private Please.

Predeceased by his parents John (Jack) and Margaret Downey, sadly missed by his brothers and sisters Danny (Celine), Noelle (Christopher RIP), Jack (Rosemary), Vivienne (Michael) Patricia (Paddy RIP) and Thomas, nieces and nephews and all extended family and friends.    House Private Please.

May He Rest In Peace

Reposing at John McGee & Sons funeral home, Belleek Rd, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. F94 ED21 today, Saturday from 5pm to 8pm.
Removal from John McGee & Sons Funeral home on Sunday morning at 10.30am going to St. Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am Funeral mass with burial afterwards in the Abbey Cemetery.
James' funeral cortege will leave St. Patrick's Church travelling via Erne Street and The Mall on the way to the Abbey Cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Irish heart foundation, c/o of John McGee & Sons Funeral Director's or any family member.
All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483
John Lynch -

Condolences

Art Kavanagh

Sad news Great memories of banter with Jim in the Abbey Centre. God bless him and condolences to his family. A nice man is always sadly missed

John Travers

Sad news, Jim was an institution in the Abbey Centre and in the wider community of Ballyshannon deepest sympathy to all the Downey Family Rest in Peace Jim

Damien Gallagher

RIP Jimbo

Grant Robinson

Sad to hear this news had some great times with Jim when I was the protectionist in the Abbeycentre a real gentleman who will be missed

John& Eileen Mc Intyre

We are sad to hear of Jimbo’s passing,a true gentleman who will be sadly missed.Sincere condolences to all Jimbo’s family and friends. May your gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Patricia Miller Sheerin

Rip Jimbo a gentleman. Trisha and Jim

Billy and Charlotte Gavigan

Condolences to the Downey families on the death of Jim May he rest in peace

Dom Kelly

Sorry to hear about Jimbo sound fella RIP

Michael & Catherine McGroaryDonegal Town

Sincere sympathy to the Downey family on the death of Jimbo. May he rest in peace.

Seamus langan

Very sad to learn of Jim's passing. Sincere sympathy to Jim's Family and friends. May Jim rest in peace .Seamus and Rosaleen Langan

Donald and Winnie Hannigan

Sincere condolences to all the Downey family on the passing of Jimbo, may he rest in peace

Philip Loughlin

Sorry to hear of JIMBO'S passing a great friend to me always rest in peace good friend

Patricia and Graham Laird

Sad to hear of Jim’s passing-We send sympathy to his family-another gap in the fabric of Ballyshannon .

Barney & Theresa Mc Laughlin

Deepest condolences to the Downey family on Jimbo's passing, he was a true gentleman.

Terence and Mary Mc Shea

Sorry to hear of the passing of Jimbo. May he rest in peace.

Catherina Dilworth

Sincere condolences to the Downey family. Sad to hear about Jim's passing. God rest his soul.

Jim and Eileen Kane

Sorry to hear of Jimbo death a gentleman. condolences to all the Downey family may he rest in peace

Mary Roper

Condolences to the Downey families on the sad passing of Jim. He was always a gentleman. May he rest in peace

Brendan & Joan Gallagher Cloghore

Sincere sympathies to the Downey family on the passing of Jimbo. Will be sadly missed throughout the locality. May he rest in Peace Brendan & Joan Gallagher Cloghore

Mike and Antoinette Lynch Abbylands Ballyshannon

Sincere sympathy to all the Downey family on the sad passing of Jim.l Rest in peace.

Anthony Travers

Rip Jim Another institution of Ballyshannon gone to the big venue in the sky Commiserations to all the Downey family on your loss

Angela and Noel Gaye and family. Bundoran.

Heartfelt sympathy to all the Downey family on the sad passing of Jim.May his soul rest in peace . Certainly was a pleasure to have known him.

Vera Cave

Sincere sympathy to all the Downey family on the loss of Jimbo. He was such a part of Ballyshannon and had a friendly word for everyone.

Lawrence and Brenda Sweeney and family

Sincere condolences to the Downey family on the death of Jimbo. May he rest in peace.

Charlie Kennedy

Sad to hear of Jimbo's passing,our condolences to the Downey family Charlie and Helen Kennedy

Ian & Kathleen McDaid

So sorry to hear of Jims passing . Condolences to all the family. May he rest in peace.

Pauric and Philomena McGoldrick

Deepest sympathy to all rhe Downey family on the passing of Jim R.I.P.

Anthony & Clodagh Sheerin Carrickboy

Sincere sympathy to the Downey family. May he rest in peace

John & Ann Vaughan

Sorry to hear the sad news of Jimbo's passing, sincere condolences to all the family, he was a great character and a gentleman, will certainly be missed by all who knew him.

Paddy & linda Gillespie

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing a stalwart in the abbey centre and a gentleman rip and sympathies to all the family

Vera and Hugh McCafferty, Loughmult.

Sincere sympathy to the Downey family on the loss of your loved one.

Mary and Keith Doherty

Sad to hear of Jim passing sincere condolences to all the Downey Family may he rest in peace

Sarah O'Malley Daly

Deepest sympathy RIP

Martina monaghan

Sincere condolences to the Downey family on Jimbo's passing. Rest in peace Martina & Bernard Monaghan

Eamonn Sheerin Dublin

Sad news to hear about the passing of jim ( Jimbo) My Deepest sympathies to the Downey family, may his gentle soul Rest in Peace

Paddy and Bernie Mcgurl

Deepest sympathy to the Downey family on the sad passing of Jim. May he rest in peace

Noel Hoey

Our sincere sympathies to all the family on the sad passing of Jimbo.One of lifes gentlemen. Rest in Peace Jim. Noel and Mary Hoey Tullyhorkey Donegal Rd Ballyshannon.

Carmel & john mc cadden

Very sad to hear of Jimbos passing a wonderful neighbour to have known we all will miss u Jimbo a true gentleman Thinking of All the family at this sad time Danny Jack Thomas Noelle Vivenne Patricia &all the famlies

Mark and Philomena Granaghan

Rest in peace Jim,

Frankie and Ellen McKiernan

Deep condolences to the Downey families on the death of Jim. May he rest in peace.

Robert and Freda Lawn.

It's with a sad heart I learn of Jimbo passing. He was always a jolly soul with a great personality. Jimbo was also a great competitor in the sports he was involved with back in the day, that was Snooker, Handball and Table Tennis. He will be sadly missed by one and all. May he rest in peace.

Sean Crawford Coolcholly

Sincere condolences to all the Downey family on the sad death of Jim a real gentleman,May he rest in peace.

Paul Dunleavy

Sincerest condolences to the Downey Family on the passing of Jimbo I have wonderful memories of our times in the Abbey Centre. May he rest in peace Paul

Teresa Herron, Bishop Street

Sincere sympathy to the Downey family on the sad passing of Jim. May he rest in peace.

Sean and Patricia Travers,Boynagh

Deepest sympathy to Patricia and all of Jimbo's family on his sad passing. He was a lovely man . May he rest in peace. May God comfort you all at this very difficult time.

Martina and Paddy Cassidy

Condolences to all of Jimbo sisters brother's his niece's, nephew's and all who knew him.. May he rest in peace..

Paul Doherty

RIP Jimbo, deepest sympathies to the entire Downey Family-always a gentleman- Paul and Karen Doherty and Family, The Mall

Sean Gallagher

Condolences to all Downey family on Jim's passing. Floods of memories of cinema days in the Erne, the Rock Hall and the Abbey. And Jim cue in hand over the green baize, the roaring fires and PJ in the '98 hall. Sean Gallagher, Ramelton.

Emma Gaughan

Sincere sympathy to all the Downey family on the passing of Jimbo. May he Rest In Peace.

Hugo & Mary M Gallagher Roscor ,Belleek

Sincere sympathy to the Downey on the passing of Jim. May Jim Rest in Peace

Gerard Mulhern

R-I-P Jim. A gentleman always and who will be sadly missed. Mulhern family St Benildus

Seán & Margaret O'Rourke

Sincere sympathy to the Downey family on your sad loss.Rest in peace Jimbo

Dara O Malley Daly

Sincere condolences to the Downey family, Jimbo was a gentleman who always had time for everyone. May he rest in peace.

Patsy McCauley

Deepest sympathy to the Downey family on the sad passing of there beloved brother Jim our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time, May his gentle soul rest ln peace.

Michael & Ann Crawford

Deepest sympathy to the Downey family on the sad passing of Jim May He Rest In Peace

Cormac and Maureen Meehan

Sincere condolences to all the Downey and extended families on the death of Jim, may he rest in peace.

Many and James Mullaney

Deepest sympathy to the Downey family. RIP JAMES.

Thomas Quinn St Benildus Avenue Ballyshannon

Sincere sympathy to all the Downey Family and extended family on the passing of Jimbo may he rest in peace

A.J. & Caroline Finnerty, Ballyshannon.

Sincere Condolences to the Downey family on the passing of Jim (Jimbo). May his gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Margaret & John Campbell. Camlin

Sincere Sympathy to the Downey family on the passing of Jim. May he Rest in Peace.

Anthony and Mary Reynolds

Rest in Peace Jim. Condolences to all your family

Molly McGrath

Sincerest sympathy to the Downey family on James’s passing May he Rest in Peace, Molly McGrath & Family, Pettigo

William gamble

Deepest sympathy to the Downey family on Jimbo's passing god rest his gentle soul

Michael and Bernie Finan

Sincere condolence to all the Downey family. May Jim rest in peace.

Marian Boyle

Our sincere sympathy to the Downey family on the death of Jim. May he rest in peace

John Grennan

Sincere condolences to all the Downey family. It was a pleasure working with Jim in the Abbey, he was a true gentleman and will be sadly missed.

Maxine Hanbury

What a very sad loss for Ballyshannon. Jimbo was such a gentleman and so humble in his work in the Abbey. My sincere sympathy to The Downey Family and a very special mention to Vivenne . God bless Jimbo, Rest In Peace now .

James and Eileen mc Guinness

Condolences to the Downey families on the passing of Jim. May he rest in peace

Marian Doherty (Warren)

Deepest Sympathy to Danny,Celine & Downey family on the sad passing of Jim RI.P.

Anne and Sean Mc Gloin Bunduff Bridge

Heartfelt sympathy to all the Downey Family on the death of your brother Jim. Rest in heavenly peace Jim .

Frank and Margaret McAree

Sincere sympathy to the Downey family on the death of Jim .May he Rest In Peace

Gerry & Sheila Carty. Ballyshannon

Sincere sympathy to the Downey family on the sad death of Jimbo. may he rest in peace.

Mella Britton

A lovely gentleman. Great memories of him at the Abbey Centre and Ballyshannon Musical Society days. May he Rest in Peace.

John Meehan, Ballyshannon

Sorry to hear of Jims passing. He has legendary status for his work at the Abbey Centre and an all round nice person. Condolences to all the Downey and extended family at home and abroad. RIP Jimbo

Francis Gillespie

Condolences to the Downey families

Bernie casey

Condolences to all of jimbos family at this sad time . Rest in peace always Bernie Casey

Elizabeth McGrane

Heartfelt love and sympathy to all the Downey families on the Sad loss of Jim, may he rest in peace, keeping you all in my prayers as you give him back to God, God bless you all,

Eunan Doyle

Sincere Condolences to all the Downey Family on the passing of Jimbo a true gentleman, May he RIP

Harry and Michelle Quinn

Sorry for your loss thinking of you all rest in peace

Colm & Mary McMorrow, Ballyshannon

So sorry to hear of Jim's death. Condolences to all the family. A true gentleman

Michael & Martina Maguire The Abbey

Deepest sympathy to Thomas and the Downey family. Rest in peace Jim.